Bullocky (film)

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Bullocky is a 1969 Australian short documentary film, in colour. It was directed by Richard Mitchell and produced by Gil Brealey for the Commonwealth Film Unit. The film depicts Vic Reaves, one of the few remaining 'bullockies' hauling timber in country New South Wales. [1] [2]

Bullocky was a co-winner of the Golden Reel prize at the 1969 Australian Film Institute Awards. [3]

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References

  1. "Film unit productions to be screened". The Canberra Times . Vol. 44, no. 12, 477. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 25 November 1969. p. 14. Retrieved 4 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Reaching his public". The Canberra Times . Vol. 43, no. 12, 396. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 August 1969. p. 3. Retrieved 4 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "School should be 'practical'". The Canberra Times . Vol. 44, no. 12, 484. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 3 December 1969. p. 29. Retrieved 4 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.