| Accession Number | F01452 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 17 min 53 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
March of Time |
| Place made | China: Hong Kong, Netherlands East Indies, Philippines, Singapore |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Australia at war (March of time Vol 7 No 8)
Description
A March of Time newsreel giving an overview of Australia, its people, climate, economic resources, education, cities and political system. Australia's contribution to the European war and the prospect of war with Japan. Looks at Australia's allies in the South West Pacific Area and their defences; the British at Singapore and Hong Kong, the Dutch in the Netherlands East Indies, and the United States in the Philippines. This film was made for an American audience.