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Prime Minister Phar Lap (1932)

After a knock on the head, Tommy (George Wallace) wakes up as the heir to the throne of Betonia, a kingdom somewhere in Europe. He refuses to meet his ministers until the court officials find his best mate, Jim (John ... [read more]

Lake Lodge Holiday (1959)

The competition continues with the final question of a second round as contestant Evan answers a series of general knowledge questions. Host Reg Grundy introduces Evan’s next opponent, Mrs Purdy of South Curl Curl. [read more]

Beware (1996)

Thowra (John Higginson) tries to convince the colts of the danger from the men but the recalcitrant Arrow (Rhys Muldoon) won’t listen. Instead he leads two young colts into terrible danger. Arrow escapes and they are captured. [read more]

‘Golden groovy beautiful Crunchie’ (1966)

This 30-second television advertisement from the 1960s shows a couple dancing to disco music with strobe lighting to replicate a scene in a nightclub. The song’s lyrics describe the 'beautiful golden groovy beautiful Crunchie taste’. The dancers are intercut with ... [read more]

A beach affair (2005)

A young woman Crystal (Kylie Farmer) is on the beach. She is being watched by Clinton (Michael Tuahine). Crystal dives into the water, and Clinton follows her. Clinton introduces himself, but she rebuffs his advances. When Clinton emerges from the ... [read more]

Voodoo and Snoz (2003)

In this episode, seen here in full, Hoota and Snoz sit down to breakfast and Snoz finds a mini Hoota novelty item in the cereal pack. Whatever he does to the mini Hoota happens to the real Hoota. Hoota looks ... [read more]

‘As much right as anybody’ (1986)

The girls walk into a cafe for milkshakes. They are told to drink them at the counter. Trilby (Kristina Nehm) urges her family to sit down in a booth. The white patrons taunt them with racist remarks. [read more]

Thylacine (1932)

This clip captures images of the Tasmanian tiger, alone in its enclosure at Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart. The thylacine is shown in close-up investigating the camera, pacing up and down its small cage, yawning, lying in the sun, and sitting ... [read more]

‘It’s hard to say goodbye’ (1972)

It’s the final Thursday show and although the pantomime story will conclude on Friday, host Sue Donovan must say goodbye to Samson the Cat (operated and voice by Ernie Bourne), who sings a melancholy goodbye song. Sue and Samson then ... [read more]

‘Your parents are legends …’ (2006)

The talent show is in full swing as Taylor (Marny Kennedy) waits anxiously for Hector (Nicolas Dunn) to arrive with the DNA results. Unfortunately it doesn’t work out quite the way she imagined and her parent’s burlesque show ‘Undies ... [read more]

Winning and losing (1994)

Tears and triumphs follow the end of the game. Boys and men talk frankly about winning, losing and crying. [read more]

Paper consumption (1991)

Over a time-lapse sequence that shows people buying stationery, wrapping paper and cards, narrator Noni Hazelhurst describes the history, uses and increased consumption of paper and paper products. As the narrator lists the ways that paper packages, displays, advertises and ... [read more]

Hindu cremation ceremony (1930)

This clip shows part of an elaborate Hindu ceremony for the cremation of an important member of a Balinese village in the 1930s. Crowds of villagers gather around to observe and participate in the ritual. [read more]

A great partnership (2005)

When Gayle married Mac she was, and still is, a great beauty. She always looked her best. In order to help her to maintain her sense of worth, Mac is learning how to apply makeup for her. [read more]

Ballet outdoors (2001)

A Nijinsky ballet is performed in the forest. [read more]

A Bali experience (1971)

This clip shows a tourist group visiting a Balinese village and family compound where turtles are sold by the roadside. A salt-making settlement nearby is shown where, the voice-over explains, salt is boiled inside large cauldrons within huts. The group ... [read more]

‘One wrong decision’ (1999)

Desperate for a swim, Jimmy (Heath Ledger) buries an envelope containing $10,000 in the sand at Bondi beach. While he’s in the water, street kids Helen (Mariel McClorey) and Pete (Evan Sheaves) steal the money. The ghost of Jimmy’s brother ... [read more]

Ram-raid (1997)

It’s early morning. Teenagers Joe Pelluci (Paul Pantano), Heidi Benson (Rose Byrne) and Glen Murdoch (Omar Baladjam) have carried out a ram-raid on a clothes store. A high-speed police chase ensues. After officers ignore radio orders to call it off, ... [read more]

A perfect score (1959)

Carry-over champion Evan answers the last question in round one to score a perfect six out of six. Host Reg Grundy spins the wheel and matches the number to the prize board to reveal that Evan is in the running ... [read more]

What’s in a name (1984)

Captain Charles Sturt (Steven Grives) named the great and noble river he travelled down the Murray, in honour of the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Sir George Murray. According to Bill Peach, he should have named it to ... [read more]

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