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Barrier Story

A government informational film about the Broken Hill mine and township in the 1950s.

Film Topics:

Mining

Film Tags:

35 Hour WeekAustraliaBroken Hill - NSWConstructionEntertainmentFamilyLead MiningMiningMining communitiesMount Gibbs Sheep StationNew South WalesSilver MiningSportsStrikesWater InfrastructureWorker amenitiesWorking conditionsWorkplace relationsZinc Mining

Film Type:

Documentary - ShortInstructional/Informational Film
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The Coal Miner

A government short documentary about mine mechanisation in New South Wales in the 1950s.

Film Topics:

Energy and ElectricityMining - Coal

Film Tags:

AustraliaBlack lung diseaseCoal dustCoal miningCoal transportationDust supressionElectricalEnergyEntertainmentHealth & safetyJoint Coal BoardLake MacquarieLesiure timeLiving conditionsMechanisationMine explosionsMining communitiesNew South WalesNewcastlePit PoniesSouth Coast - NSWSportsSteel productionWorking classWorking conditionsWorkplace relations

Film Type:

Documentary - ShortInstructional/Informational Film
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The Timber Getters

A government film about timber cutters on the New South Wales mid north coast in the 1950s.

Film Topics:

Forestry

Film Tags:

AustraliaBril Bril State Forest - NSWConstructionCost of livingFamilyForestryLiving conditionsMechanisationNew South WalesTimber IndustryWomenWorking classWorking conditions

Film Type:

Documentary - ShortInstructional/Informational Film
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