Way to a New World

Location:Papua New Guinea
Subject:History; colonial administration; modernization
Length:20 minutes
Format:1/2-inch VHS; 16mm; video
Hue:B&W
Year Released:1959
Series:
Director:Richard Mason
Producer:Commonwealth Film Unit for Australian Department of Territories
Distributor:Film Australia
Library Code:UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 10923
Description:Examines Papua New Guinea and New Britain during the days of Australian colonialism. Shows scenes from a tribal initiation ceremony for young men, some of the first western-style elections for village council members, the work of government patrol officers and agricultural officers, and a traditional songfest. Narration in English with some dialog in Tok Pisin (PNG pidgin).
Record No:2322
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