This is a general interest film which shows typical scenes at the annual Sydney sheep show, including judging. It also illustrates the different areas of country in relation to ram types, and shows various wool fabrics and types of wool from which fabrics are manufactured. Photography by Tom Price and commentary by Wilfred Thomas.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313130
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile fabrics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy