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| The Kurnell Story | |
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| Directed by | Ken G. Hall |
| Produced by | Ken G. Hall |
| Cinematography | Lloyd Shiels |
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Running time | 25 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Kurnell Story is a 1957 industrial film directed by Ken G. Hall about the construction of the Kurnell Oil Refinery in Sydney, Australia. It was Hall's last movie.
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