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Cuc Lam’s suitcase (2004)

It may be just a small red vinyl suitcase but for Vietnamese refugee Cuc Lam it’s a symbol of a new beginning in a new country. [read more]

‘E’s a Les Darcy’ (1922)

Each in his own way, Skinny Smith (Dinks Paterson) and Spud Murphy (John Cosgrove) prepare for their boxing match. On a hillside above Woolloomooloo, Spud proposes marriage to Sally (Yvonne Pavis), who replies that she isn’t yet ready 'fer double ... [read more]

Ultimatum (1980)

Sandra Rast (Carmen Duncan) threatens to leave husband Nick (David Hemmings) unless Gregory Wolfe (Robert Powell) is freed from jail. Nick visits his backer, Doc Wheelan (Broderick Crawford), and is shown a damning file on Wolfe compiled by security chief, ... [read more]

‘That’s not a dirty word’ (2001)

Evan (Samuel Johnson) and Alex (Claudia Karvan) play 'dirty word’ scrabble with a subtext. [read more]

‘Maranoa Lullaby’ (1950)

Harold Blair sings 'Maranoa Lullaby’ on an unreleased recording from 1950. [read more]

Wives and mothers (1992)

Noeline Baker and Laurie Donaher disagree about what lower-calorie drink he can substitute for beer. Yvette Donaher comments on a change in husband Mick’s dietary habits. [read more]

Everybody’s looking for something (1979)

Paul (Bryan Brown) looks for work in a surfboard factory, as Nick (Nat Young) and his friend Joe (Ken Brown) are there trying to score some LSD. Private investigator Larry (John Flaus) asks policeman Eric (John Clayton) if he ... [read more]

You’re dropped (1981)

After a brief period as Bruce’s girlfriend, Debbie (Nell Schofield) discovers she is ‘dropped’ – by a message delivered by Strach (Ned Lander) via Cheryl (Leander Brett). Debbie and Sue (Jad Capelja) get very drunk before going to a party. ... [read more]

Loneliness is a pack of dogs that runs at night (1977)

Charlie (Elisabeth Crosby) and Mrs Bilson (Ruth Cracknell) have become secret but firm friends. Mrs Bilson tells Charlie that you have to hold something back in love, or you will suffer. She is haunted by memories of her own unhappy ... [read more]

Robert Klippel (1988)

We see examples of Robert Klippel’s work, and see him in his studio. Klippel, who sculpts from discarded materials, talks about his work and his spiritual quest through his art. [read more]

‘Have you ever been unfaithful?’ (1984)

Sitting up in bed on a hot night, John (John Hargreaves) discusses infidelity with his wife Helen (Wendy Hughes). He tells her he would know if anything was wrong with his marriage, which makes her angry. She is enraged by ... [read more]

Rinso, Omo, Milo (1980)

Ted Bullpitt (Ross Higgins) and wife Thelma (Judi Farr) are halfway through a Scrabble game with their daughter Greta (Laurel McGowan) and her husband Bruno Bertolucci (Lex Marinos). When Bruno tries to look up a word, he discovers that Thelma ... [read more]

A creep hits town (1985)

An unknown man in a Holden Monaro cruises through an Australian suburb looking for women. Spotting Fran (Noni Hazlehurst) in a phone box he gets out, stares at her lasciviously, blocks her exit and makes a crude, unwelcome pass. She ... [read more]

Alannah Hill (2001)

Effie (Mary Coustas) interviews fashion designer Alannah Hill. [read more]

‘It’s started again’ (1971)

John Kelso (John Fegan) goes for a stroll in his old street, chatting with terrified neighbours Mrs Roche (Joan Letch), Mrs Wicks (Marguerite Lofthouse) and Albert Crone (Edward Hepple). [read more]

‘A leftover hippy’ (2003)

There are many different sorts of stitches and many fibres apart from wool that can be knitted, such as silk, cotton and even possum fur. [read more]

‘Wild things should be free’ (1976)

Mike (Greg Rowe) is overjoyed when Mr Percival, his pet pelican, returns after being set free. [read more]

Denying reality (1997)

Looking back on those early days as a young man, Adam realises he was sexually attracted to guys but repulsed by that feeling. For him such feelings were wrong and when a guy once hit on him, Adam replied with ... [read more]

Apprentices (1989)

This clip shows a range of apprenticeships offered by Australia Post in 1989. [read more]

A question of breeding (1936)

Now that Stormalong is a champion racehorse, Tommy (Frank Leighton) has a Sydney address with a harbour view. When Joan (Helen Twelvetrees) invites old friends Bill Peel (John Longden) and his father, Sir Russell (Harold Meade), Tommy behaves badly. He ... [read more]

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