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The conquest of distance : the story of transport in Australia [videorecording] / Written and directed by Bruce Leonard ; narrated by Phil Haldeman

Record no:

26972

Call no:

388.0994 CON

Author:

Leonard, Bruce ; National Film and Sound Archive (Australia)

Publisher:

[Canberra]: National Film & Sound Archive

Year:

1997

Description:

1 videocassette (VHS) (60 min.) : sd., b&w. ; 1/2 in.

Subject:

Transport - Australia - History;
Australia - History - 20th century;

Notes:

Catalogued from container.

Type:

Audio Visual

Abstract:

The conquest of distance graphically illustrates how Australia's 'tyranny of distance' has been gradually overcome, from the early days of settlement on the shores of Port Jackson to the various forms of public transport available to travellers in the

1990's. Mastered from the 35mm and 16mm film originals available.

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Result	Links	Location	Library	Shelf no	Status	Year	Volume	Copy
1		Albany	Western Australian Museum	388.0994 CON	On Shelf