In the Bush with Malcolm Douglas (1969)
Season 3
A collection of Malcolm Douglas' journeys across Australia alongside the Aborigines and nature over a span of 40 years.
Released Dec. 31, 1969
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S3E1 - Bass Strait Adventure
From Melbourne to Hobart in an inflatable boat. Along the way he shows the life of fishermen, mutton-birders and abalone divers and the famous Killicrankie diamonds. The rich history, fascinating wildlife and unique coastline are also featured.
S3E2 - The Canning Stock Route
The 2000 kilometres of this historic cattle route of WA, from Wiluna in the south to Halls Creek in the north. Highlights are the Bungle Bungle massif, the Wolf Creek meteorite crater, the old wells and a visit to the Kukadja tribe.
S3E3 - The Pearling Coast
The history of pearling, from its early days in the 19th century (with rare historical footage) to the modern techniques used by today’s fleet.
S3E4 - Kakadu To The Kimberley Part 1
Malcolm travels to Kakadu National Park at the end of the wet season. From a helicopter he films the teeming wildlife. After reaching the Mitchell Falls on the Kimberley Plateau, Malcolm surveys the crocodile population along the coast.
S3E5 - Kakadu To The Kimberley Part 2
S3E6 - The Macquarie Marshes
Malcolm follows this elusive river through the unique wetlands of the Macquarie Marshes in western New South Wales. In two Canadian canoes they push through the lush swamps and film the abundant wildlife.
S3E7 - Journey To Bigge Island
Malcolm and his mates journey by boat to a remote island off the Kimberley coast looking for Australia’s smallest rock wallaby, the Warabi or Munjon. This is the first film of the shy little marsupial.
S3E8 - Across The Top Again
Twenty five years on, Malcolm retraces his first journey from Darwin to Arnhem Land, across the buffalo plains, through the gulf country and up Cape York to the top of Australia.
S3E9 - Crossing The Bar
Eden to Southport along the east coast. Great yarns and spectacular footage about the dangerous bars and dramatic boating accidents.
S3E10 - West Of The Rock
A journey with the last tribesmen to come in from the desert. They take Malcolm to their traditional lands and show him how their people lived for over 50,000 years in this harsh environment.
S3E11 - My Country The Kimberley Part 1
Malcolm journeys deep into the Kimberley, a remote and beautiful wilderness. Here can be found the spectacular scenery, the beautiful waterfalls and the glorious colours of wild Australia.
S3E12 - My Country The Kimberley Part 2
S3E13 - In Search Of The Big Barra With Malcolm Douglas Part 1
The ultimate fishing film. Malcolm searches the rivers and esturies of the Kimberley and finally hooks his goal, a huge barramundi.
S3E14 - In Search Of The Big Barra With Malcolm Douglas Part 2
Released: Dec. 31, 1969
Last Air Date: Dec. 31, 1969, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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