The work of the Hunter Valley Research Foundation in investigating causes and the remedies for erosion, floods and drought in the Hunter River Valley, and the silting of Newcastle Harbour. Dams such as the Glenbawn will control the river and provide more water for irrigation. Indicates the effect on primary production.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313961
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hunter Valley (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rivers - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Dams
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Droughts
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ecological research - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Floods
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Irrigation - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Dams
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Research institutes - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Research institutes - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)