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Darwin: Doorway to Australia, 1949

1949

Darwin: Doorway to Australia, 1949

1949

  • NFSA ID4TM4DW7F
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormDocumentary
  • GenresIndigenous themes or stories, Indigenous as subject
  • Year1949
  • WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons

This footage presents Darwin in 1949, still recovering from Japanese attack during the Second World War, but showing signs of building activity. The film highlights the general life of the town and also explains plans to make Darwin a model city.

  • WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons

This footage presents Darwin in 1949, still recovering from Japanese attack during the Second World War, but showing signs of building activity. The film highlights the general life of the town and also explains plans to make Darwin a model city.

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