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Vernon Islands

A fishing trip with Northern Territory Underwater Spear Fishing Association from Darwin to the Vernons.
Series : Talkabout Australian Territories | Episode : 15 | Year : 1963 | Total Duration : 3 Minutes | Producer : Jack S. Allan
Director : Jack Rogers |
VS spear fishing club relaxing on sailing boat, anchoring boat at sea, putting on diving gear. Women jumping into water wearing scuba tanks. WS exposed coral reef, barefooted fisherman walking across. Small shark and cod being reeled in from launch. Spear fishermen holding catches up to camera from dinghy. Snorkelling spear fishermen returning to dinghy with sweetlip fish. Two dinghies towed behind boat. Quicktime clip available.
Access No. 148580 | 2 mins 42 secs | 1960s | Vernon Islands, NT, Australia | © NFSA | B&W |