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‘I won! I won!’ (2002)
After a misunderstanding, Kel (Glenn Robbins) thinks Kath (Jane Turner) has found another man. He’s dining alone at a bistro when he hears Kath playing the pokies in the next room. [read more]
Bon Voyage to Sir William and Lady Cullen (1924)
This newsreel segement from approximately 1924 shows the farewell and departure of the retired Chief Justice Sir William Cullen and Lady Cullen in Sydney for an overseas trip. Lady Cullen is farewelled by a party of Girl Guides who give ... [read more]
‘How’s your day been sweetheart?’ (1987)
It is nearly two years since Suzi Lovegrove learned she had contracted HIV/AIDS. Her husband Vince asks how her day has been. In voice-over, Vince explodes some of the myths about read more]
Tom asks God for a sign (1976)
After Brother Francine’s sudden departure from the order, Tom (Simon Burke) and his best friend Fitz (John Diedrich) talk about their surprise. In the next scene, Fitz is gone, without explanation. The principal, Brother Celian (John Frawley), refuses to give ... [read more]
Newtown ride (1899)
This actuality footage from 1899 begins with a shot of commuters on a railway platform approaching an incoming train. A man holds a folded newspaper, while one woman carries a parasol. The clip cuts to the view from the back ... [read more]
‘There’s nothing going to stop him.’ (2002)
The price paid by Peter Andrews and his family for his pursuit of an idea has been enormous. Andrews, his wife and his son describe that time when Peter’s obsession lost them the farm and his marriage. [read more]
You’re on your own (1999)
Australian aviator Sidney Cotton was given a special unit in wartime Britain to photograph German installations and activities. Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril Newall and future James Bond author Ian Fleming, who was then personal assistant to the Director of ... [read more]
Love goods go cheap (2002)
Marnie and her boyfriend walk by the TAB. They stop and observe Marnie’s father inside. Marnie and her boyfriend are sitting in a car. They talk about where they are going and what they want to do. [read more]
Two pounds of butter (1934)
George (George Wallace) has to mind the grocery store while his boss is out. He has no training for the task and almost destroys the shop with a succession of demanding customers, starting with Mrs Doyle (Marie La Varre). [read more]
Dreamtime versus Christianity (2005)
Gordon Syron and Elaine Pelot-Kitchener discuss their forthcoming wedding arrangements. The issue of a Christian pastor is a contentious one. [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]
Jenolan Caves (1929)
A tour group visits Jenolan Caves, New South Wales in 1929, and observes the extraordinary stalactite and stalagmite rock formations. [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]
Salt and pepper kisses (1990)
Sophie (Zoe Carides), the barmaid at the club, has invited Carl (Sam Neill) to join her at the pictures, where she’s taking her cousin Con (Daniel Kadamani). Carl worries that he’s at least 15 years older than Sophie, so he ... [read more]
Superhero (1998)
The narrator (William McInnes) introduces us to his Cousin, who has cerebral palsy, and describes some of their boyish adventures. [read more]
Roma Street Station (1899)
This actuality footage shows a train pulling up to Roma Street Station, Brisbane in 1899. Commuters disembark and exit the platform via a side gate or walk up the stairs towards the camera. [read more]
No soft option (2005)
We go 'inside the circle’ to see Circle Sentencing in action. Robert is an Aboriginal man who has been in trouble many times for domestic violence. Now he’s face-to-face with the victim and four Aboriginal Elders who are about to ... [read more]
Internal radiation (2007)
Scientist Chris Busby explains that our knowledge of the health effects of exposure to nuclear radiation are based on a study of 'external radiation’ not 'internal radiation’ (when low levels of radiation are taken inside the body), which is much ... [read more]
2nd Battalion, Pacific Islands Regiment (1963)
This clip looks at the infrastructure maintenance and construction work, and training of local New Guineans, carried out by Army personnel stationed in East Sepik Province. [read more]
An average day: out of control (2011)
Tom (Matthew Goode) fields repeated phone calls from two different women as he goes about his daily work of selecting food for his restaurant from the wholesalers. [read more]
