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‘You have cheesemaker’s hands’ (2004)

Tucked away in a beautiful valley in north-east Tasmania, is the tiny town of Pyengana where John Healy and his family have been raising dairy cattle and making cheddar cheese for over 100 years. [read more]

Stereotyping at Fairfax (1911)

This clip shows two men at Fairfax creating a block for a page of the Sydney Morning Herald, then making a matrix from the type with the use of a stereotyping technique. [read more]

Caring for a pet is hard work! (2005)

B Max has invented a robotic rabbit to keep the white rabbit company but it doesn’t work. Razzles makes a list about how to look after the rabbit, and in an animated sequence each of the dogs shows what they ... [read more]

Origami gangster (1999)

Jimmy (Heath Ledger) meets Alex (Rose Byrne) in a pub in Chinatown, but she’s followed by Les (Kiri Paramore), another small-time hood who wants to get on Pando’s good side. Les calls Acko (David Field), who’s out looking for Jimmy. ... [read more]

‘Pick a card’ (1932)

Bored with matters of state, Tommy (George Wallace) tries to interest his footmen in a game of cards. He has to order them to take part, and to stay seated. He makes the rules up as he goes. [read more]

Breakthrough (1985)

Alex McClelland speaks about writing to Prime Minister Gorton to no avail. When he finally finds someone that believes he was imprisoned in the concentration camp at Terezin, misfortune strikes. McClelland is pouring through Gestapo records when he makes the ... [read more]

‘Rip the head off it’ (1972)

The senior clerk Mr Farrell (Francis Flannigan) brings pencils to Mara, the senior typist (Kate Fitzpatrick) for sharpening. The younger men in the office leer, as we hear rude comments on the soundtrack. Clyde (John Wood) makes the sexual innuendo ... [read more]

The getaway cars (1986)

Malcolm (Colin Friels) shows Frank (John Hargreaves) his version of a getaway car, gleaned from watching television shows. Frank takes the opportunity to make an unofficial withdrawal at a bank, but is completely taken aback when Malcolm shows him what ... [read more]

Rolf Harris at the Sydney Opera House (1973)

Australian entertainer Rolf Harris sings a self-penned tribute to the SOH while he does a painting of it. We see him in make up, preparing for the first performance in the concert hall. [read more]

The valley of death (1998)

Maurice Stubbs (Ray Barrett) makes a plaster cast of a paw print in the mud in his stockyards. He suspects a giant feral cat is killing his stock, and he shapes the print with his fingers, as if to make ... [read more]

Uranium blockade (1999)

Anti-uranium mining protestors block the road access to Jabiluka in the Northern Territory. The mining company issues trespass notices and the NT police clear the road, making several arrests. [read more]

The killer is cornered (1951)

With a group of men on his tail, the killer climbs further upwards through the scrub. Meanwhile, the victim’s felt hat continues its way down the river. When the killer makes it to the road at the top of the ... [read more]

A woman in charge (1990)

At a car accident scene, Georgia Rattray (Sonia Todd) finds herself having to make a decision about whether to move a car that might crush an injured passenger who is a known drug dealer, or first save the injured driver, ... [read more]

A perfect holiday destination (1938)

Away from the bustle of the city and the strain of everyday life, the islands of the Great Barrier Reef offer a place for relaxation. In the bushland, birds fill the trees. Closer to shore, springtime has delivered an abundance ... [read more]

Return to El Salvador (1993)

After six months back in El Salvador, Carlos Robles has been training farmers and ex-guerrillas to become teachers within their own communities. Carlos expresses to the camera what this work means to him. His wife Maria observes his work and ... [read more]

Belonging to Australia (2004)

Eric Bana insists that he doesn’t feel obliged to return to make films in Australia, he simply follows good projects, like the Australian gem The Nugget which he returned for after filming The Hulk in Hollywood in 2003. [read more]

Mount Wellington, 1909 (1909)

This clip shows the Higgins family at Mount Wellington, Hobart, in 1909. It includes scenes of the group enjoying a picnic spread on a hillside, four men making a pot of billy tea, and some of the Higgins children playing ... [read more]

The Darcy family (1981)

The Darcys are an unusual family. They are extremely wealthy and yet they live the tough and hard-working life of real outback battlers. Nevertheless, the family makes light of chores and there’s a real warmth between all of them. [read more]

‘Male charm’ (1979)

Commanding Officer Lieutenant David Keating (Andrew McFarlane) and Lieutenant Charles Fisher (Robert Coleby) have their nerves stretched by the presence of journalist Jenny Smith (Jacki Weaver) on board HMAS Ambush. Just when they need to impress, the crew make ... [read more]

‘Everything is upside down’ (1990)

The tea party was ‘worth making a song and dance about’ but Rebecca (Hetherington), Blackboard and Mr Squiggle (both operated and voiced by Norman Hetherington) are waiting for Gus the Snail to arrive. In the meantime, it’s time for a ... [read more]

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