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An educational film about a campaign to eradicate pests and germs that spread disease through the use of use of pesticides such as "DDT" on swamps and drains, and teaching tips for household hygiene. Features the ‘Germ Destruction Day’ parade through the streets of Launceston. Authorised by the State Film Committee for the Department of Agriculture, as directed by Hon. Robert Cosgrove. A Tasmanian Education Dept Production. Photography: J.L. Weidenhofer Art work: David Harrex Script: Eric Matthews / Roy Vider Supervision: H.J. Read Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which the film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today. Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office: Film – Germ Destruction Day in Launceston - 16KDCRP - condition bad scratches - 13m 57s (sound) - (Reference: AC671/1/33) To view the record for this item on our website click the link below. http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/default.aspx?detail=1&type=I&id=AC671/1/33 To search for more films in our archives. http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/default.aspx?search=1