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The Story of Port Darwin filmed by Victor Tarhanoff, 1941-1947

1946

The Story of Port Darwin filmed by Victor Tarhanoff, 1941-1947

1946

  • NFSA IDPS5C9BQK
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormDocumentary
  • Year1946

Victor Tarhanoff’s 16mm amateur footage is the earliest surviving colour images of Darwin. His beautiful films offer a unique insight into Darwin life before and after the Second World War. Music and sound effects have been added from the NFSA collection.

Note: this film is silent.

Victor Tarhanoff’s 16mm amateur footage is the earliest surviving colour images of Darwin. His beautiful films offer a unique insight into Darwin life before and after the Second World War. Music and sound effects have been added from the NFSA collection.

Note: this film is silent.

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