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‘Not everybody’s the same’ (2003)
In this clip we are introduced to Bob, Roy, Mick and Ann, all over sixty years of age. They share their thoughts on sexuality and relationships in their later years, including life as a widower, caring for a partner, changes ... [read more]
Lone hero in search of the truth (2007)
John Woldring (William McInnes) visits the pub owned by Bob Potter (Bille Brown), who had earlier asked him if he’d seen his missing 'cleaner’ (Tahmeena). Noticing Potter is preoccupied with a customer he decides to snoop around upstairs, where he ... [read more]
The western invasion of culture and money (1987)
An elder from the village talks about rapid changes in cultural life from his father’s time to his own, brought about by the arrival of missionaries, tourists and centralised government. [read more]
I’m the master! (1995)
The genies (Rhys Muldoon) and Baz (Glenn Meldrum) show Penelope (Alexandra Milman) that she is not really in control of them despite being their master. She orders that her room be cleaned of 'its useless mess and rubbish’ and whoosh ... [read more]
The St Kilda Esplanade on Boxing Day (1913)
This silent clip shows the St Kilda esplanade and foreshore on Boxing Day 1913. People relax on the grass, enjoy amusement rides at Luna Park and swim at the beach. [read more]
Ends justify the means (1991)
Major Crime Squad members, including Jock Brennan (Paul Sonkkila), Ian Cochrane (Sean Scully), Lochie Renford (Andy Anderson) and Peter Faithful (Simon Westaway), plan and execute a raid on premises belonging to the brother-in-law of suspected armed robber Johnny Mercer (Christopher ... [read more]
‘The man’s a lunatic!’ (1979)
Maurice Morpeth (Lewis Fitz-Gerald), an accident-prone stranger, hits town – literally. He’s the unwitting cause of injuries to Ray Turner (Serge Lazareff), his dog (Matilda) and damage to Lucky’s (Luigi Villani) car, his eggs and his hens. Peter Ramsay (John ... [read more]
Raising children during the Great Depression (1981)
Four women recall the hardship of raising children during a period of mass unemployment. The government provided a 'baby bundle’ consisting of poor quality clothing. [read more]
Down on the farm (2001)
Rupert Murdoch, now in his 70s, is ruthless, attractive and charismatic. His sister, Janet, recalls their years of growing up at Cruden Farm where Rupert and his three sisters spent an idyllic childhood. Through her memories and the accompanying archival ... [read more]
Investing in the unknown (2002)
An art auction. A woman is purchasing two pieces of art – a Mimi statue and a painting of a barramundi fish. [read more]
‘He’s trying to pinch my missus!’ (1986)
Roly (Allan Penney) discovers his wife Mavis is overseas with Alec Moffatt. Eddie (Kelly Dingwall), nurse Ophelia Cox (Gosia Dobrowolska) and Dr Proctor (John Howard) attempt to calm Roly. Eddie and his brother, Wally (Philip Quast), are told by a ... [read more]
Nanna’s tree (2003)
A car drives along a stretch of desert road, mother and father in the front, two young girls in the rear seat. The father, annoyed by the commotion of the young girls in the back, brakes hard, and the vehicle ... [read more]
How the other half eats (1993)
Bubby (Nicholas Hope) encounters a dog, a printing shop and a cake shop. In each place his senses are overwhelmed. When he mimics the sound of an upper-class woman (Celine O’Leary) in the cake shop, she takes him under her ... [read more]
‘Only the Russians can save us’ (1984)
Historical footage and interviews focus on Eichmann’s fanaticism, the Siege of Budapest in 1944–45 and Wallenberg’s role in saving 70,000 Jews from the Nazis. [read more]
Professional bands in the 1970s (1973)
Daddy Cool band member Ross Wilson discusses the movement of band members between groups. [read more]
Snake for Christmas (1947)
After two days trying to find the thieves, the children have no food, so they must eat snake. Neza (Neza Saunders) is pleased with Helen’s cooking of the snake but Michael (Michael Yardley) can’t face it. Neza offers some live ... [read more]
Part of the team – win or lose (2005)
Holly (Dominique Crawford) convinces a nervous Jacinta Peterson (Greta Larkins) to play, and although intimidated by the comments of the Rams, Jacinta gives it her best and shoots her three-pointers. Her father Coach Peterson (David Roberts) and her brother Joel ... [read more]
The love letter that took eight years (1985)
Harry (Barry Otto) leaves the city to find Honey Barbara (Helen Jones), the hippie beekeeper he fell in love with after his life fell apart. She is angry at his betrayal and wants nothing to do with him, so he ... [read more]
You can’t serve chicken without stuffing. (1942)
This is a complete colour Tandaco Prepared Stuffing cinema advertisement from approximately 1942. It begins like a feature film with a title and melodramatic music and cuts to a woman crying as she peels onions for her roast chicken stuffing. ... [read more]
‘I come from the country’ (1938)
After capturing an escaped chicken, stagehand Joe Blake (George Wallace) becomes an unwitting magician’s assistant, on stage with a frustrated Mysto (Alec Kellaway). Joe tells Mysto a story about his prize bull Stanley, from back home on the farm. [read more]
