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Libraries Tasmania, formerly LINC, has a gold mine of films in its archives, some of which are available on its YouTube Channel. Films that are not available online can be sourced at their website.
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) is also another excellent source of archival films. The NFSA has produced thousands of audios and films and is the custodian of over two million items. You can visit their website at the following link.
Below is a selection of archival films specific to the Tasmanian Northwest, some of which you may have already seen on the Pioneers of the Tasmanian Northwest Facebook page.
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) is also another excellent source of archival films. The NFSA has produced thousands of audios and films and is the custodian of over two million items. You can visit their website at the following link.
Below is a selection of archival films specific to the Tasmanian Northwest, some of which you may have already seen on the Pioneers of the Tasmanian Northwest Facebook page.
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NFSA
Building Burnie circa 1925 Footage showing builders from Carter and Peace Construction Company building public buildings in Burnie. Construction work is shown taking place in front of a weatherboard house and includes a shot of a man operating a mechanical cement mixer. |
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NFSA
Tasmania at Work and Play 1928 A travelogue film from 1928, showing off views of the city of Burnie and its surrounding beaches. The film commences with a passenger ship, possibly the Lagoona, leaving Melbourne and drawing into Burnie. We see the sweeping vistas of Burnie from a high vantage point, and then down to its beaches as a group frolic along its shores. |
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A naval ship docks at Burnie circa 1927 A crowd of 8,000 people turn out to inspect a naval ship as it docks at Burnie. The ship's band then leads the way for the fleet to parade through town to the Council Chambers. |
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NFSA
Wood chopping at Burnie Carnival circa 1927 A fine display of wood chopping is following by the Burnie Gift foot race where the winner is awarded a ribbon and a silver cup. |
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Crowd scenes from the Burnie Carnival circa 1927 Characters in the crowd enjoying the day out at the Burnie Carnival. Three vicars stand at the fence, enjoying the atmosphere while an official checks times. A group of gentlemen share a joke while watching the action of the day. |
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NFSA
Picturesque Tasmania 1933 Short panorama of Tasmania, including Burnie. A driving tour showing a number of towns from Hobart along the western, northern and eastern coasts. The segment on Burnie starts midway at 5:20. |
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LINC
Royal Visit in Tasmania 1954 Includes footage of Hobart, Government House, Huonville and Huon Valley Apple Festival, North West Coast and Launceston. The segment on the North West Coast starts approximately two-thirds of the way at 29:00. |
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LINC
World War One Reunions in the 1930s A compilation film showing several reunions of World War One veterans in the early 1930s. The first is at Magnet near Waratah, which is followed by footage of soldiers and horsemen at Georgetown demonstrating the cavalry sport of tent pegging. The final scenes are of the AIF originals second reunion on 20 October 1931. Made up of veterans from the AIF there are banners and flags of the 3rd Light Horse Regiment proudly displayed at the front of the march. |
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LINC
Gateway to Charm circa 1955 Produced by the Tasmanian Government Film Unit for the Tasmanian Government Tourist Department, this film features towns and countryside of the Northwest Coast. Includes an ANA DC3 aircraft landing at Wynyard, passengers leaving the overnight ferry, tourist sites, a passenger rail and motor ex Burnie, Forth Falls, Bells Parade, Stanley and more. |
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LINC
Ulverstone High School and the Township of Ulverstone 1955 A film produced by Ulverstone High, exploring the township of Ulverstone in the 1950s. Featuring Dangerfield's, Kodak, the Leven Butcher, Leven Bank Hospital and Ulverstone High School. |
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LINC
Historic Stanley 1977 Narrated by John Edwards, this film contains several significant sites including the Stanley Cemetery. |
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LINC
Bass Highway Part 2 (1953) This episode travels through Deloraine, Elizabeth Town, Sassafras, Latrobe and Devonport. Produced for the Department of Education. |
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LINC
Bass Highway Part 3 (1953) This episode travels from Devonport through to Ulverstone, Penguin and Burnie. Produced for the Department of Education. |
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Bass Highway Part 4 (1953) This episode travels from Burnie through to Cooee, Somerset, Wynyard and Stanley. Produced for the Department of Education. |
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Bass Highway Part 5 (1953) This episode travels through Stanley, Smithton and Marrawah. Produced for the Department of Education. |
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LINC
Tasmania Gem of the South Seas Part 1 and 2 (1949) Released in 1951, a silent travelogue produced by Frank Hurley and Tourism Tasmania. It includes footage from Launceston and the North West Coast. The North West Coast segment start at 3:45. |
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LINC
Tasmanian Adventure circa 1964 Explores Tasmania in the 1960s. Includes footage from Devonport, Wynyard, Burnie, Stanley, Western Tiers and the rest of Tasmania. |
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LINC
Let's Look at Land 1972 Looks at land development in Tasmania. Includes the North West Coast and a significant portion on land development in Ulverstone with the segment starting three-quarters of the way through at 12:00. |
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Top Axe 1974 World wood chopping and sawing championship at Ulverstone. Includes footage of Doug Youd, organiser Ron Davies and a parade through Ulverstone for the official opening. |
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Tasmanian Magazine (1958) This episodes explores cosmic ray research, Longford racing featuring Lynn Archer and pea harvesting and packaging of Hy-Peak frozen peas at Ulverstone. The Ulverstone footage comprising many close ups of locals starts at 4:37. |
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Zeehan: A Mining Town 1987 A personal perspective on mining and the history of Zeehan through the eyes of the Payne family. |
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KATHLEEN HART
Tasmania Rediscovered - Sheffield Follow Kathleen Hart's journey down main street of Sheffield as seen in H J King's classic 1912 photograph. Discover how 100 years have impacted on this rural support town and transformed it into a must see tourist destination. |
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Burnie Post Office in the Late 1930s People entering and leaving the Burnie Post Office taken circa 1938-1939 |
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Ulverstone in 1972 A 1972 video exploring land development in Tasmania. The Ulverstone footage commences towards the end at 12:02. It includes scenes from Ulverstone High School. |
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