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Pull over (1981)

Police pull Les (Les Graham) over, and demand that he unload the truck. The other musicians, who are following the truck in their car, stop to investigate the hold-up. There is an altercation between the police and the band members. [read more]

The Great Depression (1976)

With the country in the grip of the Depression, Caddie (Helen Morse) has to be smarter and quicker than everyone else if she wants to secure a job. She rises before dawn to read the 'situations vacant’ ads, posted outside ... [read more]

The voice of Amy (1998)

Amy (Alana De Roma) rocks in her silent world after her mother Tanya has gone out. As the child welfare officers arrive, Amy hides in the front yard of the musician Robert (Ben Mendelsohn), who tells the welfare officer (Malcolm ... [read more]

My Name’s McGooley, What’s Yours? – End of the Line (1967)

My Name’s McGooley, What’s Yours? is a black-and-white sitcom centred on a family living in Balmain, a harbourside suburb of Sydney’s inner-west that was at the time considered barely a cut above a slum. In this episode, Wally Stiller (John ... [read more]

Shot in the hat (1947)

The children have stolen the horses, food and walking boots of the thieves and laid a trap. As the three men walk slowly out of a box canyon, Snow (Nicky Yardley) directs the others with hand signals. They roll boulders ... [read more]

‘The walk out!’ (2005)

A house meeting is called to try and solve the problem of Anna’s (Mara Scherzinger) disappearance. It is filmed by Heath (Adam Saunders) as part of his ongoing documentary about the school. Feeling guilty, Bec (Kate Bell) coordinates a search ... [read more]

Save our park (1994)

Pyrmont is an inner western suburb of Sydney. The City West Development Corporation has major plans to redevelop the area. The area’s heritage elements and community spirit is challenged by the rapid development. Facing the loss of a park, residents ... [read more]

The secret garden (2005)

Our chance to see in close-up this extraordinary living fossil, a survivor from the Jurassic period. And it’s hidden deep in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. [read more]

A Big Country – The Challenge of Lake Eyre (1978)

Lake Eyre is generally a massive environment of death or rather lifelessness, and every year for several months, John and Roma Dulhunty come to the lake to conduct their geological survey. [read more]

‘The enemy within’ (1941)

This clip suggests that Nazi agents already reside in Australia and that government officials work day and night to stamp out the ‘enemy within’. The audience is called upon as ‘loyal citizens’ to do their part to assist by being ... [read more]

The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia – Series 5 Episode 1 (2004)

Another episode of the ever popular and very different cooking show that explores Australia for its inspiration. In this program, it’s mum’s cooking with a difference in Broome; a bloke and his brick oven; and a wonderful display of ice ... [read more]

Red Cross Cinema Advertisement: The Prisoner of War Street Adoption Scheme (c1941)

A community announcement promoting the Red Cross’s Prisoner of War Street Adoption Scheme. The advertisement consists of a three-minute address to camera by the Governor of Queensland, Sir Leslie Wilson. [read more]

The great unknown (1984)

As the navigators gaze on the arid coastline of this great south land, they dream about what might be beyond the forbidding cliffs. Was there a great inland sea, or a passage for ships to travel through, or was there ... [read more]

‘Boys club’ (1996)

Detectives Frank Holloway (Colin Friels) and Rachel 'Goldie’ Goldstein (Catherine McClements) interrogate the 'negligee bandit’ at the station. When some of the other officers try to get a glimpse of the suspect, Goldie is not amused. [read more]

The lonely pleasures of a country dance (1987)

He’s alone, she’s alone, everyone’s alone at the mid-year dance, a cheerless gathering for all concerned. Danny (Noah Taylor) makes a statement with his outfit, a little bit Marlon Brando, a little bit Elvis. He is deflated when Trevor (Ben ... [read more]

The Australian Way: A Salute to Aussie Sex Appeal (1982)

A two-hour commercial television special featuring the personalities and TV programs current on Network Ten in 1982. The program is hosted by presenter Gordon Elliott, actress Joanna Lockwood and Ironman Grant Kenny. It comprises studio segments mixed with footage and ... [read more]

The Sydney Opera House sails (1973)

The exterior walls of the Sydney Opera House were inspired by the sails of the pleasure craft on the nearby harbour. [read more]

Toora Vale Ice Company, Berri: The Ice Man Was Never Like This (c1934)

This animated cinema advertisement for Toora Vale Ice Company promotes the benefits of ice refrigeration. [read more]

Dame Nellie in the Mitchell Estate Garden, Lilydale (c1927)

This home movie filmed by Spencer Shier in 1927 features Dame Nellie Melba at her home, the Mitchell Estate Garden in Lilydale, Victoria. [read more]

Deadly Yarns – Sugar Bag (2004)

When Laurel grew too big to hide from the troopers, her mother placed her in a mission, close to where the family lived, in order to maintain ongoing contact with her daughter. Now 70 years old, Laurel Cooper, with ... [read more]

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