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Western Wonderland (1954)
This black-and-white 9.5mm amateur travelogue filmed by Frank Straford records his trip with friends to the Grampians National Park in western Victoria in 1954. [read more]
Don’s Party (1976)
On federal election night in 1969, Don and Kath Henderson (John Hargreaves and Jeanie Drynan) host a party, to celebrate what they expect will be a Labor victory after 20 years of conservative government. Most of their friends vote Labor. ... [read more]
A day at the beach (1956)
You can view the short film A Day at the Beach here in its entirety. This is an education film for children aged six to eight years, in which a young Australian family, the Mitchells, head to the beach on ... [read more]
The drums of war (1940)
In his maiden speech to parliament, Mr Rudd (Bert Bailey) sets out his belief in 'the plain people’ as the backbone of Australian society. He calls for a great common national effort to support the troops now fighting overseas. [read more]
‘The path of wild abandon’ (2006)
Dan (Heath Ledger) and Candy (Abbie Cornish) visit Casper (Geoffrey Rush), an old friend of Dan’s who’s an associate professor of organic chemistry. He often makes his own heroin. Dan borrows $100 for a hit. He and Candy time their ... [read more]
Athol Tier as Napoleon (c1931)
This is a staged comedy and musical performance in which Athol Tier appears dressed as Napoleon. [read more]
Children’s Party, Boys Wrestling and Outdoor Performances (c1925)
A home movie recording of a children’s party and an outdoor celebration in a garden. It begins with some of the children arriving and being greeted by two adults. Subsequent scenes show two young boys wrestling as their dog ... [read more]
Cosi (1996)
Lewis, an unemployed actor (Ben Mendelsohn) talks his way into a job at a psychiatric unit, teaching drama to the inmates. He chooses six patients, ranging from the psychopathic firebug Doug (David Wenham) and the pathologically shy Henry (Paul Chubb) ... [read more]
Message Stick – Black Olive (2005)
Mark Olive (aka the Black Olive) uses native ingredients to prepare cuisine with a local flavour. [read more]
Tennant Creek – Sacred Dances (1999)
We are introduced to Tennant Creek through the eyes of the Moonga Moonga dancers (lady dancers), and the women’s dances belonging to this area. [read more]
Pacifica: Tales from the South Seas – Episode 6 (1993)
Pacifica: Tales from the South Seas is a 13-part series that tells 35 stories. The compilation covers such diverse subject matter as ships lost at sea, exotic customs, mystery and adventure, historical and contemporary characters, rare animals and more. Episode ... [read more]
Deadly Yarns 3 – Who Paintin’ Dis Wandjina? (2007)
Traditional owners from the Worora, Wunumbal and Ngarinyin, express offence at the culturally inappropriate use of a Wandjina image stencilled across the streetscape of Perth over 500 times by an anonymous graffiti artist. The film portrays both sides of the ... [read more]
Winner Take All – Downside Risk (1982)
Mining concern Mincoh’s share prices go up when a war in Namibia threatens world thanadium supplies. While things are looking up for company boss Dick Coleman (Ronald Falk) and his second-in-command – and lover – Liz (Tina Bursill), their Sydney-based ... [read more]
Hoota and Snoz – Series 3 Episode 3 (2003)
In this episode, Hoota and Snoz discover a set of swings. In true competitive spirit, Hoota tries to swing higher and higher with predictably dire consequences. [read more]
Radio astronomy (1950)
This clip introduces radio astronomy as a new branch of science that uses radio equipment rather than telescopes to study the stars and sun. A series of shots illustrate the design of the equipment. Receiving machines measure the intensity of ... [read more]
At the rodeo (1949)
June’s father, WJ Curzon (George Randall), gives her the prized horse Revolt on her birthday. June (Nonnie Peifer) attends a rodeo with Paul (Alan White) and is thrown by Revolt on the ride home. [read more]
Tall Tales but True: David Williamson – playwright (1994)
Australian playwright David Williamson is interviewed about his professional and personal life. The documentary is intercut with segments from his plays and adapted films, home movie footage and stills. His wife Kristin and professional peers are also interviewed. David returns ... [read more]
Government Party Boards SS Lucinda (1899)
This actuality footage was shot in 1899 by Frederick Charles Wills, the official photographer of the Queensland Department of Agriculture. It shows Queensland politicians boarding the paddle steamer Lucinda, moored at a wharf on the Brisbane River. The parliamentarians board ... [read more]
Mechanise and modernise (1957)
To compete with the cheap price of oil, the coal industry was forced to modernise and mechanise the coal pits with equipment that displaced workers. The narration by Leonard Teale describes the subsequent high unemployment and voices the frustrations of ... [read more]
Deadly Yarns 2 – Frankie’s Story (2006)
Frank Rowe (playing himself) recalls the day in primary school when he was excluded from a class excursion to the local fire station. Young Frankie (Antionne Forrest-Yarran) responds to the pain of exclusion by focusing on drawing a fire engine. ... [read more]
