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Karri - The Famous Hardwood

Forest giants found in Western Australia contribute to the timber industry.
Series : Australian Diary | Episode : 2 | Year : 1947 | Total Duration : 3 Minutes |
Director : Jack S Allan |
Enormous Karri tree 190 ft tall with fire tower on top. Tree felling with axe. One man with saw that has elastic tied rope to help solo wood cutter. Good shot of tree falling . WS Timber yard . Mobile mechanical saw cuts log. Hauled by tractor to steam train, timber mill. Quicktime clip available.
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Access No. 43165 | 3 mins | 1940s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | B&W |
National Film and Sound Archive - Australia