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Safety in the Mountains No 1 - Bushcraft
Short Film (Full Length) – 1955
Roast chicken and cream cakes are for the city. Food should be lightweight with a high energy value.– From the narration
Mike’s log is ready for burning…so is that log behind.– Mike learns a fire safety lesson
Intelligent progression is the watchword of the good tramper.– From the narration
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