Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Step back to 1968 and journey to the Limestone Coast of South Australia in stunning 4K with Australian Colour Diary No. 30. Produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit and directed by Richard Mason, this vibrant tourism film captures the beauty and character of the region during the late 1960s.
The documentary showcases Mount Gambier’s famous Blue Lake, framed by volcanic landscapes and lush pine forests. It offers glimpses of local life in towns like Mount Gambier and Naracoorte, from water skiing and street scenes to timber milling and manufacturing. Keep an eye out for the classic 1967 HR Holden sedan, a true icon of Australian motoring.
Beyond the towns, the film explores the rugged coastline, fishing trawlers at work, and the prized lobster catch. It ventures into caves adorned with stalactites and even underwater scenes with divers among seaweed. From sunrise over the harbour to lively campfire dances, this film is a colourful portrait of South Australia’s south-east in an era of growth and leisure.
The Australian Diary Series (1947–1970), captures everyday life, industry, and innovation in mid-20th-century Australia. To watch more Australian Diary films visit youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCED13FCE809FD297
From the Film Australia Collection, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Title: South Eastern South Australia. Australian Colour Diary No. 30
NFSA ID: X2T5FPS4
Year: 1968
Credits
Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
Produced by Richard Mason
#AustralianHistory #FilmAustraliaCollection #MountGambier #South Australia #AustralianColourDiary #NFSA
Step back to 1968 and journey to the Limestone Coast of South Australia in stunning 4K with Australian Colour Diary No. 30. Produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit and directed by Richard Mason, this vibrant tourism film captures the beauty and character of the region during the late 1960s.
The documentary showcases Mount Gambier’s famous Blue Lake, framed by volcanic landscapes and lush pine forests. It offers glimpses of local life in towns like Mount Gambier and Naracoorte, from water skiing and street scenes to timber milling and manufacturing. Keep an eye out for the classic 1967 HR Holden sedan, a true icon of Australian motoring.
Beyond the towns, the film explores the rugged coastline, fishing trawlers at work, and the prized lobster catch. It ventures into caves adorned with stalactites and even underwater scenes with divers among seaweed. From sunrise over the harbour to lively campfire dances, this film is a colourful portrait of South Australia’s south-east in an era of growth and leisure.
The Australian Diary Series (1947–1970), captures everyday life, industry, and innovation in mid-20th-century Australia. To watch more Australian Diary films visit youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCED13FCE809FD297
From the Film Australia Collection, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Title: South Eastern South Australia. Australian Colour Diary No. 30
NFSA ID: X2T5FPS4
Year: 1968
Credits
Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
Produced by Richard Mason
#AustralianHistory #FilmAustraliaCollection #MountGambier #South Australia #AustralianColourDiary #NFSA
