PUMICELANDS

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Year

1954

NFU Picture/Sheet No.

Unknown/None

Length

B&W, 21.5 minutes

Viewing copies

VHS Video- R.V. 27 16mm film- W3589/16PP23 VHS Video (Preview Tape)- BITC 61

Full Description

B&W 21 mins. 35mm 1,932 ft. NFU Film Information Sheet No. 103 Cat. Refs. 1956 p.43; 1957 p.53; 1958 p.52; 1962 p.69; 1967-68 p.27; 1973 p.42. B&W 21 mins. 35mm 1,932 ft. This story of twentieth century pioneering tells of the volcanic wastelands lying in the heart of New Zealand's North Island, and of how they lay idle for many years until modern techniques of large-scale land development were applied. The film shows the amazing transformation of many thousands of acres into fertile farmlands supporting thousands of people. (NOTE: This film was issued in New Zealand as Pictorial Parade No. 23.) Viewing copies : VHS Video- R.V. 27 16mm film- W3589/16PP23 VHS Video (Preview Tape)- BITC 61

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