Good summary and a film that caused quite a stir in OZ when I was there in that it was the first accurate picture to look at the true brutality of the early settlers, and of course the searing heat.
Interesting fact is that of course, when Cook reported the lay of the land when he first journeyed to OZ, he described the weather as ameniable as he had arrived in Winter over there, summer here!!!!!
Oh and for reference, in OZ now, its 1st Feb, the first day of Autumn. Been on the blower to Kaz.
Pete.