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Loved Up – Yellow Fella (2005)
A documentary narrated by Tommy E Lewis, intercut with historical footage, tells of the journey of Tommy E Lewis to find the grave of his white father. [read more]
Maitland Floods (1955)
The devastation of the 1955 Maitland floods is captured here in this silent colour home movie footage, taken by Colin Johnston. It shows the fast-rising waters, flooding bridges, and submerged streets of the Hunter Valley town as well as the ... [read more]
Rough Riders (1995)
Twenty-four-year old Rodney Brien is killed bull riding. The documentary pays tribute to his life and examines the sport of bull riding. Brien is seen in an interview and his family and friends talk about him. Colleagues comment on the ... [read more]
If Only – Series 1 Episode 3 (2003)
A series of 'if only’ stories from a range of lives: a young single mother who found and then lost her birth mother, a woman who recalls the years of misery she suffered at the hands of the school bully ... [read more]
Life on the Hawkesbury River (2005)
The Aboriginal participants introduce the Europeans to some of the bush tucker of the region. Only John and his wife are prepared to try the worm-like carbora, although they know they’ll be a rich source of protein. Luckily a river ... [read more]
A new life in Australia (2004)
Channa Dassanayaka is from Sri Lanka and came to Australia when his mother, who was a politician, thought that things were becoming too dangerous in Sri Lanka and sent Channa to Australia for his safety. When his mother died, he ... [read more]
‘May the best man win’ (2006)
In a harbourside bar, stockbroker Will (Matthew Newton) joins friends for a drink. Angus McFarlane (Aden Young) tells everyone about their bet – who can make the most money in 90 days, for a prize of $100,000. Will asks Benno ... [read more]
‘The Sydney’s first shot for Australia’ (1916)
A radar operator receives a brief message from an island near Cocos Island, saying that an ‘enemy cruiser’ has landed men on the island. The Sydney rushes to the scene as the Germans destroy the radio and capture the island’s ... [read more]
Wheel of Fortune – Series 3 Episode 1 (1990)
Wheel of Fortune is hosted by John Burgess and Adriana Xenides, with voice-over by John Deeks. In this edition of the long-running game show, three contestants compete for prizes including a Holden car. Over three rounds Kelly, Mark and carry-over ... [read more]
Webs of Intrigue (1992)
A close-up look at the world of Australian spiders, including the trapdoor spider, and the red-back spider. Researcher and presenter Densey Clyne combines fascinating information, whimsical observances and extraordinary footage to make spider watching a joy. [read more]
Dogwatch (1997)
A disgraced alcoholic sea captain (Steven Vidler) takes a rusty Chinese cargo boat to sea, with a small crew. Their job is to sink the ship for insurance money, but Heckle, the chief officer (John Brumpton) also plans a little ... [read more]
Peach’s Gold – Eureka (1983)
From Clunes to Warrandyte, from Buninyong to Ballarat, men came from all over the country and from every corner of the globe to try their luck as diggers on the fabulous goldfields of 19th century Victoria. Their sense of outrage ... [read more]
Happy Feet (2006)
Mumble is the only Emperor penguin chick in Antarctica who can’t sing. His friend Gloria (voiced by Brittany Murphy) has a glorious voice, but Mumble can never hope to attract a mate without a ‘heart song’, the personal tune that ... [read more]
Australasian Gazette – First Shipment of Red Cross Supplies to Egypt (c1917)
This Australasian Gazette newsreel shows the first shipment of Red Cross supplies leaving Federal Government House, Melbourne for soldiers in Egypt. Men form a chain to transport boxes of supplies down stairs to load onto a vehicle. The horse-drawn vehicles ... [read more]
Lobster Tales (1998)
A whimsical look at the life of a crayfish, also known as a rock lobster, from egg to table. The film also interviews the fishers about growing wealthy from the lobster industry and how that wealth has changed their lifestyle. [read more]
Message Stick – The Long-grassers (2005)
An exposé on the homeless Aboriginal people of Darwin, known as 'long-grassers’. [read more]
Monday Conference – Rhodesia or Zimbabwe (1973)
Robert Moore interviews Senator Glen Sheil from Queensland, who has just returned from a week-long fact-finding tour of Rhodesia. His belief that Rhodesia is a fine and progressive African country is contrasted with the views of Bishop Donal Lamont. The ... [read more]
Travelling Library (c1946)
Made by the Children’s Library Movement, this silent colour footage follows the Boys’ and Girls’ Travelling Library from its base centre at Hornsby to school children around the Shire. [read more]
These American Tourists Leave Melbourne After Breakfast (c1926)
This silent home movie footage captures a group of American tourists leaving the Federal Hotel in Melbourne with thier luggage, part of their flight in a DH 50A biplane and scenes of what is probably the Qantas workshop at Longreach, ... [read more]
Driving Home (1999)
As her father drives them home, a young girl newly emigrated from Korea battles with the physical discomfort of travel sickness and emotional confusion about her cultural identity. Voice-over narration by Anita Beckman. [read more]
