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Gough’s world tour (1974)

This clip begins with Prime Minister Gough Whitlam drawn as a giant airship. He is being held down by a large group of people, including then Labor Party President Bob Hawke, who is holding on by one hand. Queensland Premier ... [read more]

Worlds apart (1999)

In the underground world of North Col, Noah’s sister Becky (Kate Keltie) helps Dr Pretorius (Gerard Kennedy) try to work out what has happened to Noah (Jeffrey Walker). At the same time, Noah is trying to rescue Sundance (Daniel Daperis) ... [read more]

Teen marriage (1984)

Gladys Shoesmith is mother to two girls – Myree, 15, and Roslyn, 14. She expresses the hope that they choose wisely when they marry and says that she is letting her children discover the world in their own time. [read more]

‘The city of tomorrow’ (c1941)

This animated colour cinema advertisement for Bushells tea starts with a map of the world and a voice-over that invites the viewer to 'the world of the future’. International travel is shown using fast planes, ocean liners and cars. Aeroplane ... [read more]

Second World War (2005)

In this track, 'World War 2’, narrator Jack Thompson gives an overview of the involvement of Australian armed forces in the Second World War. The music is 'Mars Reprise’ from Holst’s orchestral suite 'The Planets’. Also featured is an extract ... [read more]

A world away (2005)

It’s a period of eager anticipation. John Stephenson from South Yorkshire and his 12-year-old son Tyler are learning survival skills that they hope to apply when they are living in the Australian bush. The Irish and English families are asked ... [read more]

Lionel Rose fighting Harada (1968)

Radio announcer Ron Casey calls the closing minutes of the bantamweight world title fight between Lionel Rose of Australia and 'Fighting’ Harada of Japan on 26 February 1968. [read more]

Serving the troops (c1919)

This clip shows a range of assistance and relief activities that the Red Cross undertook around the First World War including: preparing linen; serving tea and biscuits to troops; providing relief to convalescing soldiers; and packing and loading supply bundles. [read more]

60,000 km around the world (1983)

Explorer Dick Smith arrives at Fort Worth, USA, completing his solo voyage around the world by helicopter. Press and family greet him. [read more]

Different worlds (1986)

The instructor of the self-actualisation course (William Zappa) is sprouting his New Age speak with the two private detectives (Terry Bader and Richard Healy) a captive audience. Meanwhile the thoroughly dependable Girl Friday (Debra Lawrence) gets to know the migrant ... [read more]

Another world (2007)

Twin sisters Yuma (Cassandra Glenn) and Kyanna (Christine Glenn) have swapped identities. While Yuma is in the desert eating bush tucker, Kyanna (Christine Glenn) is in Sydney trying to continue the facade at Yuma’s dance lessons. Heath (James Fraser), Yuma’s ... [read more]

Between worlds (2005)

Tommy tells us about the massacre on the plains, Aboriginal peoples executed by stockmen. This is woven into his recount off his experience as a young boy – being called 'white boy’ by the blackfellas, and 'black boy’ by the ... [read more]

Different worlds (1984)

Kev (Ray Meagher) complains that his dinner is cold and won’t give Ampy (Charito Ortiz) money for her mother. His mood is not improved when she implies criticism of his daily visits to the pub after work. This is nothing, ... [read more]

World class (2003)

This clip describes the constant disruptions to the boys’ preparation for an exhibition, and the discouragement of art as a vocation. Noel White’s daughter and excerpts from White’s diary describe the interference from the Native Welfare Department, and White’s concern ... [read more]

The First World War in cartoons (c1915)

This clip begins with cartoonist Harry Julius walking into his office reading a newspaper. Some of his cartoons are visible around his desk. Julius puts the newspaper down and begins to draw. This is followed by three cut-out and drawn ... [read more]

Myree’s potential (1984)

Myree Shoesmith is 15 years old and living in the country. Her art teacher, Ross Monley, sees potential in her work but Myree chooses to leave school. [read more]

Keith the battler (1984)

Keith Shoesmith is father to six children. Publican Bob McKimmin says Keith is a likeable bloke. [read more]

Eye injuries by landmines (1992)

Fred Hollows, eye surgeon, examines patients suffering from the after effects of exploding landmines in Eritrea. He comments on the ethics of landmines. [read more]

Introducing Fred Hollows (1992)

A quick film portrait of Australia’s famous eye surgeon, using a montage of archival media coverage from the time when Hollows was made Australian of the Year. [read more]

Commitment to work (1992)

Dr Hollows expresses the view that people should concentrate on getting a job done properly. He says he inherited this ability from his parents, and attributes his success to it. [read more]

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