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Going to the scan (2007)
Rachel has had a seizure. The medical staff must do a scan of her brain quickly to see from where in the brain the fits are originating, so they know where to operate. [read more]
‘The Magic Pudding’ illustrations (2004)
Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding is one of our best-loved children’s books and the central character one of our great Australian antiheroes. [read more]
Trouble with the police (1985)
Ben (Ken Talbot) teams up with animal activist Esme (Sheila Florance) to break into a factory farm to free battery hens. He is shocked by the conditions. A news crew and the police arrive, and after a tough egg-throwing battle, ... [read more]
To the people of Australia (1941)
This silent black-and-white cinema advertisement uses text to present a direct appeal from the Federal Treasurer, JB Chifley. The text states ‘To you who now enjoy comfortable entertainment in perfect safety. I would give a timely reminder of your obligation ... [read more]
The Women’s Auxiliary (1983)
At a public meeting, Agnes Doig (Carol Burns) announces the formation of a Women’s Auxiliary to help the miners. Company manager Birch (David Kendall) angrily interjects. [read more]
The first Victorian expedition (1984)
The expedition of Burke (played here by Martin Shaw) and Wills (John Bell) is made ready to leave from Royal Park in Melbourne with all the pomp and hullabaloo befitting those wild gold rush days of the 1860s. They set ... [read more]
History of the TPO service (1985)
This clip uses stills from Australia Post’s extensive photographic collection to trace the early history of cooperation between the postal and rail services. Using New South Wales as the example, it goes on to explain how changes in communications technologies ... [read more]
A fight to the death (1936)
Moopil (not credited) leads his renegade band in a raid on Mara’s tribe. In the midst of the great battle, when Moopil tries to abduct Beatrice (Margot Rhys), Mara (Dennis Hoey) strangles him. [read more]
‘Mother send the doctors away’ (1986)
'Mother send the doctors away’ is a track from Apodimi Compania’s album 'Rebetika: Songs of Greece’ (1986). It is a Rebetika song from the 1940s, played in a style typical of the genre, with guitar, tzouras and baglama backing the ... [read more]
Swimming with the kids (2001)
Sergeant Neil Gordon and First Class Constable Anthony Gaskell drive to the river to join a group of Aboriginal children in a swim. The swim is a public relations exercise to build a bond between the police and the community. [read more]
Relaxing by the pool (1932)
This clip shows the Archibald family enjoying themselves in a backyard swimming pool in the early 1930s. [read more]
‘For the whole of Australia’ (2002)
Yvonne Margarula speaks about the impact of the negotiations on the Elders, and how many of them were worn down by having to continually defend their point of view. [read more]
Wading through the floods (1955)
Residents outside their homes wade knee-deep in water. Front lawns have disappeared completely, and houses are quickly engulfed. Water is seeping through the sand bags in place to hold back the flooding banks of the Hunter River. In one disorientating ... [read more]
Shaking hands with the enemy (1982)
After only a few weeks at Gallipoli, the overwhelming stench of the dead soldiers strewn around the rocky coast triggered a most unusual event. A ceasefire in order to allow each side to bury their dead. [read more]
The Phenomenal Philharmonic Fanatics (1934)
George (George Wallace) conducts the house band in a comic routine, but he has great trouble controlling the bass drummer. [read more]
Troops head to the docks (1915)
On a damp Sydney morning, during the First World War, lines of Australian cavalry and infantry march down to the docks while others arrive by tram. The bustling crowds – umbrellas in hand – are shown waiting around and walking ... [read more]
Fraser has the numbers (1983)
Malcolm Fraser (John Stanton) is being interviewed by journalist Stuart Littlemore (playing himself). The Liberal leader will not be drawn on his party’s plans for the Supply Bill in the Senate. His desire to block Supply is assisted when a ... [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]
Queen of the Murray 1952 (1943)
This clip from a colour home movie filmed by Ernest Gourlay features participants in the Queen of the Murray beauty contest 1952 including Miss Red Cliffs, Miss Murray Bridge, Miss Renmark, Miss Wentworth and Miss Mildura. Three young men dress-up ... [read more]
‘The power to win!’ (1942)
In this dramatised sequence, a mining family hears on the wireless that Singapore has fallen to the Japanese. Husband (Marshall Crosby) and wife (Beryl Bryant) look outside despairingly on an inactive coal mine. Industry stakeholders meet with a representative from ... [read more]
