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‘Nothing to lose’ (2002)
At Sydney airport, Barry Ryan (Bryan Brown) collects his nephew Darcy (Sam Worthington), who’s returning from his service in Vietnam. Barry introduces his crew – ‘Hollywood’ Riley (William McInnes) and Norm (Andrew S. Gilbert) – and offers Darcy a job. ... [read more]
Access by water (1967)
This clip looks at the waterways – river and sea – in what was then known as Phuoc Tuy Province of South Vietnam. [read more]
Labor wins in 1972 (1983)
In a campaign speech, Bob Hawke pledges that an elected Whitlam government would stand-up to the US and other nations to openly declare when it believes a policy is wrong. In separate interviews, former US Ambassador Marshall Green and ... [read more]
National Liberation Front (1981)
When Australia sent troops to the Vietnam War, journalist Wilfred Burchett chose to report the war from the Northern Liberation Front’s side. Burchett recalls travelling with the troops and their response to him. [read more]
‘You reckon we’re doing any good by being here?’ (1979)
Harry (Graham Kennedy) sets Bung (John Hargreaves) straight about the War: the 'commos’ will win and no-one at home in Australia will thank them for going. He tells Dawson (Graeme Blundell) that the rich don’t fight wars, but that poor ... [read more]
‘Elephants’ (1979)
Neil Davis talks about working with the South Vietnamese army. He recalls that they were involved in fighting much more than the American forces, and suffered correspondingly higher casualties. The Americans were referred to as 'elephants’ because of their extensive ... [read more]
Dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance (1954)
This clip begins with a wide shot of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne and ex-servicemen and children arriving for the dedication of the shrine forecourt. The Australian flag is shown hanging next to the Union Jack. Queen Elizabeth II arrives ... [read more]
‘Look of hatred’ (1991)
Vietnam veterans recall the look of hatred from the Vietnamese people. For veteran Rowan Marsh, this was understandable given that the Vietnamese had been at war for 40 years. [read more]
Youth peace walk (1970)
Protestors march through the streets of Sydney and Melbourne against the Australian involvement in the Vietnam War. The soundtrack includes chants and songs from the crowds, and excerpts of radio news broadcasts. [read more]
‘Everyone needs a drama’ (2004)
Jack (Alex O’Loughlin) discusses love with Skippy (Jack Thompson), a Vietnam veteran who lives as a hermit on one of the many remote creeks in the national park. Skippy shows a glimpse of his dark side as they go fishing. ... [read more]
The year in review (1971)
This clip includes scenes of anti-apartheid demonstrations against South African sporting teams; John Gorton’s tour of Vietnam; William McMahon becoming Prime Minister; a wool fashion parade staged in the New Guinea Highlands; an unusual wedding celebrated underwater at Sydney’s Marineland; ... [read more]
Red Cross activities (1919)
Female Red Cross volunteers are shown mixing ingredients and sifting flour to prepare cakes and biscuits, cutting and sewing material, and spinning wool at spinning wheels. [read more]
Food preparation (1919)
Female Red Cross volunteers weigh and cut up vegetables (including pumpkins and potatoes) and fill jars. Soldiers carve and paint wooden toy animals while the women make stuffed dolls. [read more]
Stateless in the Philippines (2002)
Vinh Nguyen explains that the Vietnamese boat people arrived after the Vietnam War. They are living in the Philippines as stateless persons. They don’t have residents’ rights and have to work as small traders to survive. Huong Huynh expresses the ... [read more]
All the way with LBJ (1983)
Former Australian Prime Minister William McMahon says that the US provided full briefings to Australia about the Vietnam War. The Australian presence was viewed as essential to the success of the war. Vietnam veteran Brian Day says that amongst ... [read more]
‘I stumbled onto something’ (1986)
Sam (Gary Day) and his best friend Jack (Gerard MacGuire) follow a lead on a murder case involving Slaney, a fellow Vietnam veteran. Watched by crooked cop Calhoun (Tony Barry), Jack and Sam leave Jack’s party to investigate. [read more]
Korean liberation (1994)
Australian veterans of the Korean War recollect the day of their liberation from prisoner of war camps. [read more]
‘You’re going home’ (2003)
Jim Connor was one of those POWs who survived the war and wondered whether he could survive the peace. An Anzac nurse helped him with compassion and kindness to find his way home. [read more]
Ghost (1984)
The Japanese POWs were apprehensive about going home after the war. In interview, Mr Takahara speaks about his return to a family that had already conducted his funeral and called him a ghost. [read more]
Library of grief (1993)
We see war graves in Europe, and learn about the ongoing responsibilities of the War Graves Commission to maintain the 1,000 cemeteries along the Western Front. Some bodies are still being found from the First World War. [read more]
