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Trapped (1985)
The narrator tells how journalist Paul Rea found a letter that inspired him to make the film. Alex McClelland explains how no-one believed he spent time in a German concentration camp. [read more]
‘Lonesome, morbid or drear’ (1957)
This is the first verse of the original 1957 recording of ‘A Pub With No Beer’ sung by Slim Dusty. The song was composed by Gordon Parsons, with lyrics inspired by Dan Sheahan’s poem. [read more]
Putting in a good word (1949)
The yearly muster of brumbies goes on, with Matthew O’Riordan (John O’Malley) riding with other local graziers. At home, his wife Jane (Thelma Scott) takes care of the youngest children, including Cathie McAllister (Charmian Young). Jane’s youngest boy, Michael (Jimmy ... [read more]
A Bali experience (1971)
This clip shows a tourist group visiting a Balinese village and family compound where turtles are sold by the roadside. A salt-making settlement nearby is shown where, the voice-over explains, salt is boiled inside large cauldrons within huts. The group ... [read more]
September (2007)
Ed Anderson (Xavier Samuel) and Paddy Parker (Clarence John Ryan) are best friends, growing up on a farm in the West Australian wheat belt in 1968. Ed’s father Rick (Kieran Darcy-Smith) runs the farm with the help of Paddy and ... [read more]
From the Bush to the Bungalow (1920)
This industrial documentary presents the timber production process in the 1920s and briefly describes the living conditions of its workers. [read more]
Evolution of the Australian Crawl (c1952)
This short documentary made by Kingcroft Productions presents the history of freestyle swimming from the 1880s and the gradual development of the Australian crawl, the fastest stroke in the world of competitive swimming. The film features former Australian swimming champions ... [read more]
You Have No Secrets (1992)
Introduced by presenter Andrew Waterworth, this documentary special outlines the way that data is gathered for use by governments, marketers and employers. Much of the material refers to the US but is still applicable to Australia. The documentary special features ... [read more]
Message Stick – Babinda Boulders (2005)
Young men fall victim to a waterhole that, according to Aboriginal legend, is a sacred place where the spirit of an Aboriginal woman dwells. [read more]
Cyclone Tracy (1986)
It is Christmas Eve, 1974, in the northern Australian city of Darwin. There are warnings of a tropical cyclone approaching, but then there are warnings every summer so this one goes largely ignored. A disparate group of characters prepare for ... [read more]
‘This is what comes of Empire building’ (1979)
Morant (Edward Woodward) and Handcock (Bryan Brown) march to their executions. Their lawyer, Major Thomas (Jack Thompson) lingers in their makeshift cell – which looks to be a stable – to consider the epitaph that Morant has requested: 'And a ... [read more]
Esther’s duck is murdered (2007)
At her mother’s insistence, Esther Blueburger (Danielle Catanzariti) returns her pet duckling, 'Normal’, to school for the weekend so it will be out of the way during her bat mitzvah. On her return to school, she goes to a science ... [read more]
The Convincing Ground massacre (2007)
Walter Saunders, from the Kilcarer Gilgar clan of the Gundidj-Mara peoples, tells the story of the Convincing Ground massacre in Portland Bay, Victoria, while others talk of its legacy. [read more]
Gary is woken up (2007)
Gary (Donnovan Mears) is a young dad awoken by his daughter Aspen (Aspen Beattie), who he immediately sends on an errand. [read more]
‘Soothing pillow for a dying race’ (2008)
Narrator Rachel Perkins outlines the formation of an Aboriginal Protection Board and the establishment of reserves around Victoria. Margaret Gardiner of the Wurundjeri clan, Carolyn Briggs, a Boonwurrung Elder and Professor Janet McCalman attribute the ultimate survival of the Victorian ... [read more]
A future governor-general (1961)
The very first Four Corners opens with vox pops in a busy Sydney street, asking people whether a future governor-general should be British or Australian. The reporter is Bob Sanders. [read more]
I know who you are... (2008)
Ray (David Roberts) goes to meet Billy (Joel Edgerton) in the men’s restroom of the same Chinese restaurant where he hired him to burn down Carla and Greg’s house. Billy jumps on him and points a gun at his head. ... [read more]
‘You just don’t matter to me anymore’ (1957)
Lily Parker (Rosemary Harris) follows Macauley and Buster into town, after her father tells her he sent them away from the Parker property. At the pub, Lily needs to sit down when she sees Macauley in the public bar. The ... [read more]
Kitchen discussion (1989)
Joan Walker (Judi Farr) asks Dr Steve Harrison (Michael O’Neill) if it is OK for her granddaughter Zoe Walker (Liberty Lee) to go back to school when she has tested positive for HIV. Do they need to inform the ... [read more]
