The film was aimed at attracting service industries to grow and prosper Tasmania. Land development and establishing industries in the south, north and northwest are the focus. Includes footage of Cambridge Park, Warrane, Kingborough, Kingston, Brighton, Bridgewater, Launceston, Tamar Valley, Bell Bay, Devonport and Ulverstone. A preview of thriving businesses includes Tempco, Coats Patons, APPM, Goliath Cement and the Burnie Paper Mills.
Produced for the Industrial Development and Trade Directorate Tasmania.
Director - Rodney Musch
Cameraman - Rick Reynolds
Script - John Edwards
Sound - Peter McKinley and John Wright
Commentary - Barry Pierce
Grip - Gary Clements
Graphics - Audrey Flockart
Editor - Geoff Tyson
Executive Producer - Ray Barnes
A Tasmanian State Film Unit production.
Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which the film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today.
Tasmanian Archives: Film - Let's Look at the Land – 16mm release print (sound) – 17m 05s - (Reference: AB869/1/1671).
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