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Richard Takes a Train Ride

1953

Richard Takes a Train Ride

1953

  • NFSA IDW8JEZFD6
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormSeries
  • Year1953

A 1953 junior school film in the Social Studies series, primarily designed to assist teachers to explain the ticket's system. The film also describes the geography of the train's journey from Murray Bridge, on the Victoria-South Australian border, to Adelaide, the capital, of South Australia as Richard and his mother go to town, taking the train from their suburban station. The things that Richard sees on the journey make up this interesting and informative film. Made by The National Film Board 1953. Directed by Joan Boundy.

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A 1953 junior school film in the Social Studies series, primarily designed to assist teachers to explain the ticket's system. The film also describes the geography of the train's journey from Murray Bridge, on the Victoria-South Australian border, to Adelaide, the capital, of South Australia as Richard and his mother go to town, taking the train from their suburban station. The things that Richard sees on the journey make up this interesting and informative film. Made by The National Film Board 1953. Directed by Joan Boundy.

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The National Film Board
  • Director
    Joan Boundy
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