A film produced by The Australian Commonwealth Film Unit of Newcastle in 1959 has resurfaced thanks to Newcastle & The Hunter Valley, Now and Then On Film.

Industrial City: The Story of Newcastle gives a glimpse into life in Mulubinba during the 1950s, from schoolyards to business meetings and factories to string orchestra rehearsals.

It’s quite the watch, even if it’s just for the fashion or lack of workplace health and safety regulations.


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