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form y separately published work icon Dot and the Koala single work   film/TV   fantasy   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 1985... 1985 Dot and the Koala
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When the building of a massive dam is announced, the local farm animals believe that it will catapult their small country town into the twenty-first century. However, when Bruce the koala tells Dot that the dam will actually destroy their environment, she sets about trying to help her native animal friends. With both sides fighting for what they believe is right, Dot's plans to wipe out the dam are jeopardised by the local detectives Sherlock Bones and his offsider Watson the cat.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 1985
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Yoram Gross Film Studios , 1985 .
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      Extent: 67 min.p.
      Description: Animated feature film; colour.
      Series: form y separately published work icon The 'Dot' Films Yoram Gross , Australia : Yoram Gross Film Studios , 1977-1994 7386027 1977 series - publisher film/TV children's

      A series of animated films (against live-action backgrounds) produced by Yoram Gross Film Studios between 1977 (Dot and the Kangaroo) and 1994 (Dot in Space).

      Inspired by Ethel Pedley's novel Dot and the Kangaroo, the films soon branch out into unique storylines.

      Number in series: 4
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