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Cricket at Lords (1948)
This clip from a home movie filmed by Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, begins with a title card that says ‘I didn’t see enough of it’ and cuts to footage of the cricket at Lords. [read more]
‘Yeah!’ (2001)
Veronica (Heli Simpson) is horrified as the three united riders pass by, with Stevie smiling and unharmed. Stevie (Sophie Bennett), Carole (Keenan MacWillian) and new best friend Lisa (Lara Jean Marshall) consolidate their friendship by forming and naming their own ... [read more]
You’re not rubbish are you? (1992)
Poss (Erin Pratten) and Kim (Maria Nguyen) rescue a dirty old doll. In a magical moment, the faceless doll begins to move and communicate through gesture. On their way home, the officious Mr Fish (Mark Mitchell) bans the doll, saying ... [read more]
Everything has a cycle (2004)
Tom E Lewis introduces the concept of five seasons over footage of an overflowing Rose River – the land inundated with water, followed by a montage of a dry riverbed. Lewis describes the wet season over images of Indigenous men ... [read more]
‘She’s sincerely talented’ (1989)
After his wife has walked out, Gordon (Jon Darling) arrives at Kay’s door, looking for help from his daughters. Sweetie (Geneviève Lemon) becomes anxious and self-conscious at the sight of him. Gordon later defends her, when Kay (Karen Colston) and ... [read more]
‘A couple of gargoyles’ (2006)
Katrina Skinner (Emily Barclay) is watching television when her father John (Robert Morgan) comes in, talking to a local detective on the phone. Katrina angrily denies she was at the pub the night before, when a handbag was stolen. The ... [read more]
Recreational activities (c1910)
This clip shows the Henley-on-Yarra regatta and celebrations; the agricultural showgrounds and ‘fair barrackers at a football match’. Each segment is introduced with an intertitle. [read more]
Sam wakes up (1986)
It is morning in the share house. Tim (Nique Needles) is having breakfast. Sam (Michael Hutchence) wakes up and stumbles outside. A stranger (Deanna Bond) is sitting on the doorstep. [read more]
Cambridge (1948)
This clip from a home movie filmed by Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, begins with a wide shot of a bridge over a river. Dame Pattie and Heather Menzies pose for camera and various shots of the grounds are ... [read more]
‘Waltzing Matilda’ song sheet (2004)
The original handwritten score for 'Waltzing Matilda’ holds the story of a musical collaboration that created Australia’s national song. [read more]
Once a thriving river port (1976)
Peach strolls around banks of the Darling River in Bourke with local historian Alan Barton, telling of the time when the town was a thriving port. As Peach explains, Bourke, in the central west of New South Wales, was once ... [read more]
Grief is uncharted territory (2001)
Vanessa and Michael discuss the complexities of the grief they felt over the death of their baby daughter, Layla. [read more]
Trading buai (2004)
Buai or betelnut is a stimulant used widely in New Guinea. Lucas wants to trade in it to acquire some cash. He meets Jane in the market and she introduces Lucas to her aunt who is a grower. [read more]
An ancient land (1976)
Bill Peach takes us for a meander through the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. Along the way, we learn that the white squatters who settled the area in 1851 welcomed the artist Hans Heysen to stay with them while he ... [read more]
You don’t look a day older than 299! (1999)
The space wizard Galiel’s foolish sidekicks Elgar (Marg Downey) and Moza (Stephen Whittaker) squabble as they wait for Galiel’s orders. In the cave Neri’s loyal protector, Neanda of the Cave Dweller Clan (Doug Tremlett), recovers consciousness after his fall. [read more]
A real stinker (1999)
David Hannay speaks in interview about the critics and newspaper headlines. Harbutt and David Stratton speak about the times in which Stone was released. Hannay, Harbutt, bikies and actors speaking about the ‘real’ responses to the film is interspersed with ... [read more]
Hyde Park and Lloyd George (1941)
This home movie filmed by the Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, in 1941 shows Hyde Park, filled with rubble from the Blitz, then cuts to some close-ups of British Home Secretary, Lloyd George. [read more]
A base is born (1954)
With fine weather, construction of the new base begins at a frenetic pace. The ice is firm around the ship, so the US-made ice vehicles – known as Weasels – can cross the ice from ship to shore, dragging supplies. ... [read more]
Under his skin (1985)
On a visit to Taronga Zoo, Stuart (David Kennedy) and Tommy (Jamie Agius) try to get to know each other better. Tommy is upset when two rude children laugh at his father’s skin colour. Tommy exacts revenge, the first sign ... [read more]
Conversion (c1920)
This Australasian Gazette newsreel from approximately 1920 shows the commencement of work at Victoria Parade for the electrification of the cable tram system of Collins Street, Melbourne. [read more]
