Why Tasmania? (1979)

The Tasmanian lifestyle and advantages of living in Tasmania from a 1970's perspective (full version).

Features Leonard Teale and includes footage of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, University of Tasmania, Lake Pedder, Australian Newsprint Mills, Electrolytic Zinc Works, Mt Lyell mining, Edgells, Lactos and Tita Fittings.

Interviews with Kim Boyer (Advisor to the Government on Women's Affairs), Milan Vyhnalek (Lactos), Senator Brian Harradine, Jack Edwards (Launceston Port Authority) and Peter Sinclair (Directorate of Industrial Development and Trade).

Produced by the Tasmanian State Film Unit for the Directorate of Industrial Development and Trade.


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 Archive and Heritage Office: Film - Why Tasmania? – 16mm Eastmancolor Composite Release Print (colour, sound) - 16m 32s - (Reference: AB869/1/3103)

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