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Australian Wildlife: Crocodile

1973

Australian Wildlife: Crocodile

1973

  • NFSA IDCSKV7ZXC
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormSeries
  • GenresIndigenous themes or stories, Indigenous as subject
  • Year1973

This film from the series Australian Wildlife contains information about the treatment of crocodiles both within Australia and New Guinea prior to the passing of a crocodile protection law in Queensland.

It demonstrates the cultural and religious significance of the crocodile to Aboriginal people as well as its exploitation by Europeans for profit.

This film from the series Australian Wildlife contains information about the treatment of crocodiles both within Australia and New Guinea prior to the passing of a crocodile protection law in Queensland.

It demonstrates the cultural and religious significance of the crocodile to Aboriginal people as well as its exploitation by Europeans for profit.

  • Director
    John Shaw
    Producer
    Don Murray
    Production Company
    Film Australia
    Cinematographer
    John Shaw
    Narrator
    Hugh Falkus
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