
Life in Australia: Sydney
1966-01-02 · 21 min · Not rated
Sydney's population had just reached three million, and while its skyline was not as tall as it is today, it was already on its way to become a modern city. The film visits all of Sydney's most iconic locations, from its beautiful harbour to Circular Quay, Martin Place, Kings Cross and Bondi beach.
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- Directors
- Joe Scully
- Production companies
- Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
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