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Scotties (1983)
While spending the day sick at home, Julie Fry (Rebecca Stewart) develops a theory about paper and tissue boxes. [read more]
Cornflakes versus beer (1967)
Wally Stiller (John Meillon) is adamant that economies have to be introduced, starting with McGooley’s (Gordon Chater) ‘addiction’ to cornflakes. Also featured in this scene are his wife, Rita Stiller (Judi Farr), and sister, Rosemary Urkin (Noeline Brown), better known ... [read more]
Signing oath of allegiance (1901)
This clip shows Sydney’s Archbishop, William Smith, welcoming Lord Hopetoun and Prime Minister Edmund Barton, and dignitaries to the swearing in of Australia’s first federal cabinet and for the reading of the Proclamation of the Constitution at Centennial Park, Sydney ... [read more]
Boomerang kid (2006)
Glenn A Baker talks about the success of Jimmy Little’s single Royal Telephone and how this song was competitive in the market place. Other musicians Bobby McLeod and Archie Roach talk about Jimmy Little as an inspiration. [read more]
London, 1945 (1945)
This is mute footage shot around London while Deputy Prime Minister Forde was attending the Commonwealth Statesmen’s Meeting held from 4 to 13 April 1945. [read more]
‘But I didn’t want to be different’ (2001)
Still driven by the desire to fit in, Lisa (Phaedra Nicolaidis) angers Marlene (Maria Tusa) by ditching the basketball game for Roberta’s (Natalie Blair) party. Lisa attends the pool party confidently with newly straightened hair only to find out Roberta ... [read more]
Controlled development (1981)
In 1980 the government agreed to consult with residents before re-developing Waterloo. Tower blocks of Housing Commission buildings were already built but the remaining surrounding areas were subject to consultation. Local resident Margaret Barry and the Chairman of the read more]
‘Two words’ (1999)
Gavin Sykes (Brett Partridge) and his mate discuss work as they leave the gym. Gavin’s mate Ben (Andrew Hill) suggests Gavin quit the force and join him in his rubbish skip business. They are interrupted by the sound of a ... [read more]
‘I can see lawnmowers’ (1985)
In the year 1770, Captain James Cook (Rob Sitch) and Joseph Banks (Michael Veitch) approach Australia on their ship. They imagine the future of the country as they decide whether to land. [read more]
Young offender David deteriorates (1999)
Young offender David is back in remand, once again in trouble with the law. His case officers prepare him for court. David’s partner Iona says she will be working soon. David offers to 'minimise’ his dope smoking. [read more]
Music (2003)
Kathy Mills talks about her children and the closeness of her family and the role music plays in it. Allyson Mills talks about how her father called their attention to different sounds and rhythms. [read more]
Settlers attacked (1935)
Morrison (Franklyn Bennett) has married Jane Judd (Margot Rhys) because of a promise he made before he met Biddy O’Shea. Biddy has also married, and both women have had a baby. When Aborigines attack and kill her family, the fatally ... [read more]
Treating, educating (2003)
Frank Djara talks about playing for the Areyonga football team, and the competitions staged between the communities. Footage shows Frank attending the Central Australian AIDS Conference in Alice Springs in 1990. [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’ve changed’ (1978)
Angela (Sigrid Thornton) accepts a lift from Daryl (Vincent Gil), her ex-boyfriend. Daryl cannot accept the end of the relationship and asks Angela why she has changed so much. [read more]
‘She’s gone Tam, she’s dead’ (1985)
Excited with her selection for the State netball trials, Tam (Nadine Garner) runs home to tell her mother. Met by her uncle Mike (Nicolas Eadie) and crying brother Steve (Paul Smith), she is confronted with the news of her mother’s ... [read more]
Beautiful eyes (1998)
Preschooler Emily was born with sight in just one eye. We see her mother fitting her with a false eye, specially made so that Emily can look 'normal’ when she goes to school with other children for the first time. [read more]
Uluru (1970)
Scenic shots of Uluru as the voice-over speaks of the 'geological timescale of the continent and its growth and ageing’. Then, we see Uluru weather a storm. As rains cascade down over the rock, the voice-over describes 'the elements that ... [read more]
South African anarchy (2003)
Glory is a black South African mother who suffered from the wide spread urban violence in Johannesburg. A neighbour sexually assaulted her twin four-year-old daughters repeatedly over three weeks. The offender was released on bail and allowed back in the ... [read more]
Memories (2004)
Filmmaker Clara Law has given Trish and Ali some homework – she has asked them to respond to a series of word-prompts including the words ‘ancestors’ and ‘sea’. Against a montage of quiet landscapes and a sparse score, Trish narrates ... [read more]
