Episode of Series “The Explorers [Bill Peach]”.
Using historical documents and footage as well as dramatised re-enactments, Bill Peach follows the journey of Evans, Oxley and Cunningham as they cross the Great Dividing Range. He describes the reasons behind their travels, why they chose the route they took, and the ensuing changes to Australian society resulting from their discoveries.
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ACMI Identifier
314516
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Exploring expeditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Dividing Range
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → Australia - Discovery and exploration
History → Australia - Exploring expeditions
History → Australia - History - 1788-1900
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)