In July 1973, Warren Bonython and Charles McGovern became the first people to cross the Simpson Desert on foot. In their tracks, followed an ABC/BBC film crew who describe the harsh terrain, the animal life and the lush vegetation that followed one of the wettest years in the region.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504547
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Exploring expeditions
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Desert ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Deserts
History → Australia - Exploring expeditions
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)