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Pumicelands

195420mNo ratings yet
  • Documentary

Overview

This film shows how the Central Plateau of the North Island was transformed into fertile pastureland by the men of the Land Settlement Board and the Lands and Survey Department. Cobalt was imported from Canada and sulphur from Louisiana. Hillsides were burnt off and the soil ploughed, fertilised and sown with seed and phosphate.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1954
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
New Zealand
Director
John Feeney
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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