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The issue of conscription (1962)
In this excerpt from an interview with Dr Daniel Mannix, the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Mannix describes the circumstances in which he advocated against conscription during the First World War. [read more]
No More Needles Please (1997)
Twelve-year-old James Jarvis and his mother Catherine travel around the world to find a cure for James’ diabetes. This observational documentary, partly photographed by James, explores the options for people with diabetes – from pancreas transplant to insulin injections. [read more]
The Dutchman (2000)
Two tourists are fussing around in front of a statue. Vinnie (Kelton Pell) and Franky AKA The Dutchman (Bruce Hutchison) are growing frustrated, and eventually hurry them out of the way. While doing so, Franky lists the atrocities executed ... [read more]
Footy Legends (2006)
Ten years after leaving school in Yagoona, in Sydney’s western suburbs, Luc Vu (Anh Do) is unemployed and struggling to raise his little sister Anne (Lisa Saggers). Their mother has died and their grandfather (Dao Minh Sinh) is in a ... [read more]
Melbourne Chinese Orchestra Selections (1931)
This is from the Efftee Entertainers series of variety shorts and shows eight members of Melbourne’s Chinese Orchestra performing in a film studio. [read more]
The elephant (1997)
The Footscray Football Club has a fundraiser. The team parade naked in front of fans to raise money for the club. We see them performing 'The elephant’, a routine where the line of naked dancing men join hands at the ... [read more]
The drums of war (1940)
In his maiden speech to parliament, Mr Rudd (Bert Bailey) sets out his belief in 'the plain people’ as the backbone of Australian society. He calls for a great common national effort to support the troops now fighting overseas. [read more]
Always a Visitor (2000)
A personal journey by 30-year-old Turkish Australian Muslim Kuranda Seyit. He discusses his relationship with his father and his siblings, and talks about growing up in Emu Plains in Western Sydney. At the time he was called a 'wog’ at ... [read more]
‘The most tempest-ridden spot’ (1963)
The SY Aurora probes the coastline of Antarctica looking for a suitable site for a winter base. In a sheltered section of Commonwealth Bay, they find an ice-free inlet, which they call Cape Denison. With fine weather, the unloading proceeds ... [read more]
Winners – Just Friends (1985)
Thirteen-year-old Susan (Sherie Graham) has just moved to a new part of town. She’s practising her skills at the local roller skating rink when Buzz (Mitch Ambrose), the prince of the rink, spots the talented newcomer and moves in on ... [read more]
Shit Skin (2002)
A short drama about a young man who takes his grandmother back to the place of her childhood so that she may reconnect with her surviving family. [read more]
Metal Skin (1994)
Melbourne, 1994. Joe (Aden Young) lives with his mentally-ill father (Petru Gheorghiu) in working-class Altona. A shy misfit whose great love is hotted-up cars, Joe gets a job at a supermarket where he is befriended by fellow revhead Dazey (Ben ... [read more]
Power of the atom (1981)
In the mid 1950s above ground atomic tests are carried out in South Australia. The bomb is dropped by aircraft and the blast is seen. Various people recall the tests including RAAF driver Ric Johnston, RAAF wireless operator ... [read more]
Short Cuts – Wheels on Fire (2001)
This is episode two and the students are thinking about their three minute films. Straight 'A’ student Anna (Lucia Smyrk) is concerned that she will have to make films she doesn’t believe in and is further upset when Oscar (Damien ... [read more]
Hoota and Snoz – Series 3 Episode 13 (2003)
In this episode, Snoz finds a mini Hoota as the novelty item in a cereal pack. Unfortunately for Hoota, even when he seems to be coming out on top, his tendency to act rashly and attract bad luck means that ... [read more]
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
English writer Christian (Ewan McGregor) recalls his tumultuous experiences at the Moulin Rouge nightclub in Montmartre. Arriving in 1899 to be inspired by the bohemian atmosphere in the Parisian locality, Christian falls under the spell of the Moulin Rouge’s star ... [read more]
Snobs – Episode 8 (2003)
When snobbish Rachael Oakley (Nathy Gaffney) reports the travellers to the council for having ‘rubbish’ everywhere, their recycling business is placed in jeopardy. Marian (Ross Pirrelli) has plans for an old bathtub and makes a bet with Abby (Indiana Evans) ... [read more]
Going to the opera (2002)
The Australian opera is on tour with La Boheme. The conductor, Tobias Foskett, prepares before the performance. The cast dresses and puts on make-up. Audiences arrive at the theatre and taxi driver, Nicolaas Voorendt admits he always cries during the ... [read more]
Menzies 1948 Journey, Reel 3 (1948)
This home movie is the third reel of a four-part travelogue filmed by Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, on a journey he made with his family from Australia to Scotland and London in 1948. It features panoramic shots of ... [read more]
The Lodge (1953)
This clip from the Menzies home movie collection shows the Lodge in snow as well as Spring. [read more]
