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Six miles in six days (1958)

The scheduled move of Adaminaby begins, with the first house taking a bit longer than expected. [read more]

‘My mother told me...’ (2007)

A woman recalls the things her mother told her about village life in Cambodia and the onset of war. [read more]

Footscray, 1911 (c1911)

This clip captures scenes of daily life in the main streets of Footscray, Melbourne, in 1910 and 1911. [read more]

Walter Burley Griffin’s philosophy (c1976)

Griffin’s writings are read over a series of shots that show some of his architectural achievements. These include Newman College at the University of Melbourne (1918), the ornate ceiling of the Capitol Theatre in Melbourne (1921) and the incinerator at ... [read more]

Terra nullius (1989)

Professor Garth Nettheim presents historic background to the Murray Island case accompanied by footage of the Torres Strait Islands. [read more]

Defining boundaries (1988)

Speaking to camera, Lorraine Mafi-Williams introduces us to Mrs Millie Boyd, the custodian of three major tribal boundaries in the far north coast of NSW. The Bundjalung (around Lismore), Githabul (Kyogle to Woodenbong), across inland over to the coast ... [read more]

South Sea Islanders cutting cane (1899)

This clip filmed in 1899 is one of the few pieces of footage of Melanesian labourers cutting cane in Queensland. The workers stack the cane onto a wagon while their supervisor keeps a watchful eye. [read more]

FaxPost (c1988)

This is an Australia Post television commercial (TVC) promoting the Faxpost and Lettergram service. Not strictly animation, the footage has been shot at low speed to create the impression of very high speed travel through empty Sydney CBD ... [read more]

Four stars for Little Fish (2005)

Margaret concludes her review of Little Fish by turning to David for his response. He too loved the film and both are full of praise for the outstanding performance of Hugo Weaving as Lionel, the sleazy, heroin addicted de facto ... [read more]

Stealing bits and pieces (1986)

We are introduced to the history of the Carey family’s long business association with cars. In what was formerly the family home Carey parts the venetian blind to reveal a view of the car yard and the street below as ... [read more]

Santa Teresa Mission (1964)

Images of the Santa Teresa Mission in the Northern Territory in the early 1960s. Scenes include children in the classroom, on the oval and playing in the yard. [read more]

Family (2001)

The elder is sitting near a rock. His voice-over narration runs atop paintings depicting the relationship between people and dogs. The elder tells us the importance of dogs to the people of this area, and that in this country, the ... [read more]

Australian fauna and landscape (1930)

Members of the expedition party and others stand around the site of a large termite mound. Title cards then introduce the next sections which show a shark being caught, crocodiles being hunted, and cockatoos in flight. A pan across the ... [read more]

Street procession, Townsville (c1934)

A procession of 500 participants (both men and women) ride the streets of Townsville to start the rodeo to be held at nearby Mt St John. A brass band marches and crowds gather to watch the parade. Men standing on ... [read more]

Skin (2005)

The old women sit in the sand, the younger women next to them. The old women draw the skin system – or the lores of marriage – in the sand. The younger women are being taught the right skin groups ... [read more]

Earning a reputation (2001)

Accompanied by historical footage of a tent-boxing troupe at a local town showground, Aboriginal men talk about their experience as tent boxers, the theatrics surrounding the fights, the boxing lifestyle and conditions. [read more]

A potted postal history (1988)

This clip uses music over a selection of stills and archival footage to give a summarised history of the postal service in New South Wales. [read more]

Posing for papa (1988)

Michael Tuckson, the son of painter Tony Tuckson, describes his life with his father, including memories of posing at home for paintings. [read more]

Darnley Islanders pay tribute (1899)

The Queensland Home Secretary, the Hon. Justin FG Foxton, and his wife Emily are greeted by the people of Darnley Island in the Torres Strait. [read more]

Mutiny (2002)

The young policeman, known in the credits as the follower (Damon Gameau) takes control after his boss, the fanatic (Gary Sweet) opens fire without warning on a family of Aborigines. The fanatic is now placed in irons. The tracker (David ... [read more]

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