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‘Sold a pup’ (2007)
General Vernon Sturdee (William Zappa) explains the military situation prior to the first Japanese attack to John Curtin (William McInnes) and Frederick Shedden (Brian Meegan). In the following scene Curtin consults with his friend Tatsuo Kawai (Shingo Usami), who also ... [read more]
Give a little credit to your dad (1939)
Buddy Williams sings a song urging sons to visit their fathers – including a monologue section and a yodelling finale. This excerpt is from the start of the song. [read more]
Lonesome for you, mother dear (1939)
Buddy Williams sings a sad song about a man missing his dead mother. This clip is from the start of the song. [read more]
‘Stranger in My Country’ (1973)
This is a 30-second excerpt from the beginning of 'Stranger in My Country’, written and performed by Vic Simms. Simms recorded this song from his LP 'The Loner’ during a single one-hour recording session in a mobile studio in Bathurst ... [read more]
‘Chant Vénitien’ (1904)
Dame Nellie Melba’s early recording of 'Chant Vénitien’, a song composed by Herman Bemberg, who accompanies her in this recording. It was made for the Gramophone Company in London on 20 October 1904. [read more]
‘He had a gift for conciliation’ (c1966)
Dame Enid Lyons and former prime minister Sir Robert Menzies discuss the strengths of Joe Lyons. [read more]
‘It was the best thing to do’ (2008)
It is 1830 and European settlement has begun in Tasmania. Narrator Rachel Perkins sets the scene for the resulting inter-racial tension and violence dubbed the Black War, the harsh world Truganini is born into. This clip introduces her personality and ... [read more]
A ‘final solution’ (2008)
Historian Professor Marcia Langton of the Yiman-Bidjara Nation describes the Protection Board as the real enemy of Aboriginal people, particularly in relation to the Half-Caste Act developed by the Protection Board and Brother Fredrich Hagenaeur. Professor Janet McCalman and Dr ... [read more]
‘Campaign of fear’ (2008)
Father Frank Brennan, Eddie’s daughter Gail Mabo of the Meriam and Manbarra Nations and Donald Whaleboat of the Meriam Nation, talk about Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo and the outcomes of the trial. Narrator Rachel Perkins and historian Professor Marcia Langton of ... [read more]
‘I hate the way we fight’ (1992)
Beth (Lisa Harrow) and her father (Bill Hunter) are driving into the desert of western New South Wales on a short holiday. Beth wants to get closer to him and resolve some personal issues before it’s too late, but they ... [read more]
An auspicious beginning (1964)
Menzies giving an election speech, demonstrating his oratorical skills. The title comes up as the first page in a book held by a presenter who turns around and faces the camera. The presenter comments on the amazing kind of person ... [read more]
‘I’m not keen on girls’ (1968)
A confused and lost Clancy (Liza Goddard) wanders through the bush, followed by a group of Aboriginal men (members of the Aboriginal Theatre from Yirrkala, Arnhem Land) with uncertain intent. Meanwhile Mark Hammond (Ken James) confesses to helicopter pilot Jerry ... [read more]
Crossing the threshold (2007)
The daytrippers are inside the entrance to the spectacular Kingston Gorge and preparing to return to base when Everett (Robert Taylor) thinks he sees a flare in the distance, ahead of them through the gorge. The others look and see ... [read more]
‘Our country, our rules, okay?’ (2007)
Frances (Robyn Butler) and staff members Dawn (Heidi Arena), Nada (Nicole Nabout), Neil (Bob Franklin), Ky (Keith Brockett), Lachie (Josh Lawson) and Matthew (Stephen Ballantyne), search for a suitable theme for Book Week but are interrupted by an early customer ... [read more]
‘My good woman’ (1972)
Dorrie (Pat McDonald) and Herb Evans (Ron Shand) receive a visit from the snobbish Claire Houghton (Thelma Scott) who unwittingly gives Dorrie a brand new title. [read more]
‘It’s a rather delicate matter’ (1976)
Arnold (Jeff Kevin) has a heart-to-heart chat with Norma (Sheila Kennelly) about Rhonda. [read more]
‘Bloody rent increases’ (1976)
In Norma’s wine bar, Norma (Sheila Kennelly) and Weppo (Roger Ward) discuss the new barman. Edie (Wendy Blacklock) comes in with her nephews, Grant (Michael Howard) and Lee (Stephen McDonald), and has trouble understanding their teenage talk. [read more]
Cornflakes versus beer (1967)
Wally Stiller (John Meillon) is adamant that economies have to be introduced, starting with McGooley’s (Gordon Chater) ‘addiction’ to cornflakes. Also featured in this scene are his wife, Rita Stiller (Judi Farr), and sister, Rosemary Urkin (Noeline Brown), better known ... [read more]
Climbing to Shaggy Ridge (1944)
The eight soldiers begin the long, hot walk across rivers and kunai grass to the foot of Shaggy Ridge, in the Finisterre Range. They begin the climb, passing native carriers who take supplies up the switchback trail, bringing back the ... [read more]
‘Rally for justice’ (1995)
In a publicity stunt engineered by the radio station, a Perth 'shock jock’ radio announcer, Howard Sattler, invited his audience to a rally outside Parliament in 1991 to protest against juvenile crime. When Sattler is confronted with the reality that ... [read more]
