Ray Penington Home Movie: Geelong and the Great Ocean Road (1950)

This film shows various visitations to South Western Victoria in 1950. The film begins in Apollo Bay and continues with visits to the Barham River, Cape Otway, Mariner’s lookout and lighthouse, Geelong, Carisbrook Falls and Great Ocean Road with the Twelve Apostles.

The film includes many scenic views of the sea, beaches, mountains and forests. There are several scenes with groups cooking food outdoors and eating throughout. Also seen is the T&I mutual Life Society clock tower in Geelong with the famous Father and Son figurine bell ringers coming out to ring the bell.

For more information about this film - https://www.acmi.net.au/works/118233-...

Created by Raymond George Penington.
Donated to ACMI by the filmmaker’s grandson, Simon McCutcheon.

This is just one of many films digitally preserved by ACMI.
Discover more of the ACMI Collection on our website - https://www.acmi.net.au/works/