Timber Town (1972) | Life in Australia’s Karri Forests

Take a trip back to 1970s Australia with Timber Town, a contemplative documentary capturing the rhythms of life in a timber-dependent country town in the karri forests of South-west Western Australia.

Produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit in 1972 and directed by Oliver Howes, the film explores the close relationship between community, industry and environment in a town where timber is central to everyday life. With its reflective tone and striking imagery, Timber Town stands as both a time capsule of rural Australia and a portrait of the challenges and resilience of towns shaped by natural resources.

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From the Film Australia Collection, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Title: Timber Town
NFSA ID: 26312
Year: 1972
Credits:
Produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit
Director: Oliver Howes
Producer: Malcolm Otton
Cinematographer: Michael Edols

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