There is an Australian movie called 'Dimboola' (see
http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:89523 for details).  It
is based on a play by the same name.  It is about a country wedding in
the Australian town of Dimboola.  I would like to know if I can
get hold of the movie so I can see it.  VHS or DVD would be perfect. 
Thanks very much!

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Request for Question Clarification by cyclometh-ga on 11 Aug 2003 23:02 PDT

Hi, kathy_md-ga!

I've done some searching for this title, and it just plain doesn't
seem to be available via any of the traditional outlets. A search on
IMDB.com turned up some production companies and distribution
companies involved with the film, but none of them exist any longer,
except for GUO and the Australian Film Commission. GUO seems to be
just a chain of multiplexes, and hasn't produced a movie since 1989.
The others no longer exist, or I haven't found them yet. Most haven't
produced a movie since the early 80's, regardless.

However, the AFC is still going strong. I have sent them an email
inquiry, and if I and when I get anything back, I will post an answer
for you- if the answer is negative, I'll just put it in a comment.

It may be some time before they get back to me, so I'll keep looking.

Regards,

Cyclometh (cyclometh-ga)

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Clarification of Question by kathy_md-ga on 11 Aug 2003 23:19 PDT

Hi Cyclomet-ga,

thanks for the info.  I have been asked to clarify your question, but
I think you've posted an update rather than a question.  If there is
some more info you need please feel free let me know.

thanks,
kathy_md-ga

Hi again, kathy_md-ga- sorry for the confusion. I posted the response
as a clarification request so as to make sure you received my response
right away and knew someone was working on it, as not all questioners
opt to receive email notifications of comments posted to their
questions. Perhaps I should send the Google Answers team a request for
a "progress update" feature. :-)

I have also sent some emails to individuals in Australia who have
apparently seen or own this film, and I await responses. I'll let you
know what, if anything, I find.

Best regards,

Cyclometh (cyclometh-ga)

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image has a single print of it:
http://script.cinemedia.net/htbin/wwform/www/?TEXT=R26688677-26692643-/www/documents/126/cat/wwi770.htm

Nothing on video - and if it were available in Australia on video,
they would have it.

Hello Kathy,

I have found copies of this movie on VHS, but do not know if this will
actually enable you to view it, since it depends on your location,
willingness to pay, etc. Therefore, I am placing this as a comment,
but will happily move it to the answer position if you feel it has
answered your question :)

ScreenSound Australia, the National Screen and Sound Archive, has VHS
lending copies as follows:

Item 11 : AVC008512(1) - Canberra, Access Copy - Australian, 1/2" VHS
Domestic,
Item 12 : MOV001054(1) - Melbourne, Access Copy - Australian, 1/2" VHS
Domestic,
Item 13 : SOV000880(1) - Sydney, Access Copy - Australian, 1/2" VHS
Domestic,

You can find this record by going to the web site
http://www.screensound.gov.au and searching the collection with the
search term Dimboola

You can access the film as follows:
" Search ScreenSound Australia's online collection database and submit
a Reference Enquiry Form providing details which clearly identify the
nature of your request.
 Requests by mail, fax, telephone or personal visits through
ScreenSound Australia's Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney Offices, and
Access Centres in Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth during normal
office hours, Monday to Friday. (Appointments should be made for
personal visits.)
General requests are handled in the order received, with a turnaround
time of 14 days maximum. Specific deadlines may be accommodated upon
request.
Access phone service available in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney -
Monday to Friday (except public holidays)."
http://www.screensound.gov.au/ScreenSound/Screenso.nsf/allDocs/RWPCE85F9E58F9943F1CA256B5E00243AA1?OpenDocument

Addresses and other contact details are at:
http://www.screensound.gov.au/ScreenSound/Screenso.nsf/allDocs/RWP1FD1E3B37E61C907CA256B52000C8491#CanberraHeadquarters

ScreenSound will make copies of items in its collection, subject to
copyright clearance. However, this is expensive, since it costs $125
per programme hour plus retrieval and service fees and postage.
If you live in Australia, you can arrange to view items at one of the
Access Centres. This service is open to anyone.
Although it says it does not act as a general lending library, it does
lend out items “for preview” as follows:
“Audio, Video and Documentation Materials
To be lent for off-site purposes - loan period 30 days.
Per video or audio title $16
Private research and publications - per item  $27
Exhibition per month - per item  $54 (Export Price $50)
Extensions - per week minimum  $16
Overdue fees - per week minimum $32
Damage / loss Replacement cost  plus $54 service fee”
http://www.screensound.gov.au/ScreenSound/Screenso.nsf/allDocs/RWPAA2060C5C42DB246CA256B5F00000DAB?OpenDocument#av