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An Industrial Story Where They Really Know the Ropes

A look at the process of making ropes.
Series : Australian Diary | Episode : 110 | Year : 1959 | Total Duration : 4 Minutes | Producer : Jack S Allan
Sisal harvest in New Guinea. Various processes of preparing raw leaves by hand and with machines. Processing plant near Sydney makes ropes. Finished rope used to load goods on to ships and on yachts (18 footer) and as water ski rope. Quicktime clip available.
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Access No. 20452 | 4 mins 23 secs | 1950s | Papua New Guinea; Australia | © NFSA | B&W |
National Film and Sound Archive - Australia