“Yallourn’s Royal Hour” highlights the visit to Yallourn of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on 3rd March 1954. Film of the royal motorcade through Melbourne is shown before their arrival in Yallourn where they inspect the coal extraction site at Yallourn Cut (16 min). “Born to Die” focuses on the prospect that Yallourn will be demolished to enable access to the coal reserves beneath it. Includes comments by the townspeople on their feelings about this. (48 mins) “Sir John Monash” is a tribute to the life of this pioneer Australian. The Vice Chancellor of Monash University speaks on his life and an account of his achievements is given. (27 min)
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ACMI Identifier
313150
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Yallourn (Vic.)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Monash, John, Sir
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → State Electricity Commission of Victoria
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Power-plants - Victoria
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Public works - Victoria
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → State Electricity Commission of Victoria
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Monash, John, Sir
History → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electricity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Monash, John, Sir
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Sound
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Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation