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The Manly Ferry

Date1963

Object number00047682

NameCanister

MediumCardboard, metal

DimensionsOverall: 48 x 45 mm, 25 g

ClassificationsTools and equipment

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Lesley Cherry

Terms

DescriptionThe canister holds a black and white film strip entitled The Manly Ferry (00047683), produced by the NSW Department of Education, Visual Education Centre, Burwood, January 1963.HistoryThe Manly Ferry is an iconic feature of Australians and tourists experiences of Sydney Harbour and was the subject of this black and white film strip was produced by NSW Department of Education, Visual Education Centre, Burwood, in January 1963. The film comprises 27 still images with captions that follow two young girls trip on the Manly Ferry with their father. It was designed as a learning to read aid for infants schools and was shown widely in public schools in the 1960s and shown on a filmstrip projector.SignificanceThe Manly Ferry is an iconic feature of Australians and tourists' experiences and memories of Sydney Harbour.