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Spearing kangaroo well (2005)

A dead kangaroo sits on the ground between Camphoo and Crook Hat. The elder hooks the stick under the sinew of the kangaroo, and turns it to remove the long tendon. They then take the kangaroos guts out so that ... [read more]

On their journey (c1926)

The American tourists walk out of the entrance to the Federal Hotel in Melbourne and get into an awaiting car. A porter carries their bags and loads them in the back, while the driver closes the door. At their destination, ... [read more]

Wheat fields (1991)

Railways opened up the inland wheat fields of Australia. [read more]

Main street (1986)

The family’s truck, laden with their possessions, begins its crawl down main street. The white townsfolk watch the truck as it makes its way to the new family home. [read more]

‘He’s not real … he’s typing!’ (2004)

Babbling with excitement, Saskia (Hannah Greenwood) tries to explain Max Hammer (Cameron Nugent) to Renee (Emily Wheaton). Saskia is overwhelmed by the gorgeous Max, but who is he really, and where is he? [read more]

Caterpillar (2004)

Thomas Stevens, Max Stuart and Peter Renehan all speak about the importance of the custodianship of the land, and explain that when the land is not cared for, the people get sick. [read more]

What’s so important about an apple? (2002)

The Evil Queen reports a crime. Someone has stolen the poisoned apple she gave to Snow White and she wants it found. Detective Johnny Legend wants to throw her in the ‘slammer’ but the Chief knows that the apple must ... [read more]

She’s back! (1997)

Elvis (Stig Wemyss) and Lionel (Kylie Belling) are riding their scoot-boards in the desert when a big road truck appears. It’s Janet Rig (Marg Downey) and her trucker mum. Li’l Elvis’s greatest fear is realised when he discovers that Janet ... [read more]

Preparation (1956)

This clip gives an overview of the setting up of telephone, telegraph and broadcast equipment prior to the commencement of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The Duke of Edinburgh opens the Games on 22 November 1956. [read more]

Lifesaving (1925)

This clip from a silent black-and-white cinema advertisement for Life Savers sweets shows a young woman dive into the surf, only to be rescued by a surf lifesaver. He lies her down and gives her a Life Saver mint to ... [read more]

Mountain climbing in Irian Jaya (1993)

Trekking across the the cloud covered snowy caps of the highlands, an expedition of mountain climbers, lead by Lincoln Hall, explores the remote parts of Irian Jaya. They include biologist Geoff Hope, Dutch Indonesian Rini Sulaiman, and filmmakers Chris Hilton ... [read more]

Talbingo Dam site is cleared (1969)

Shows the cycle of drilling, firing and hauling of materials in the construction of Talbingo Reservoir on the Snowy Mountains Scheme. [read more]

Introducing Frances Daingangan (2008)

Frances Daingangan introduces herself, her family, community and country on the edge of the Arafura Swamp in the Northern Territory. [read more]

Batavia crew rescued (1973)

Pelsaert returns from Batavia in a rescue vessel for the crew shipwrecked off the Western Australian coast. Prison cells were built from coral on Long Island to confine the mutineers. [read more]

A sudden gust of wind (1999)

The Tracker (Bradley Byquar) leaves the hut and ventures into the bushland. He climbs a rock face, and we see that it is an ancient art gallery, depicting the ochre-crusted handprints of many people. The Tracker places his hand against ... [read more]

Connecting Sydney and Newcastle (1968)

A map outlines the different road and ferry connections that have linked Sydney and the industrial centre of Newcastle, to the city’s north. These include the 1820 Old Putty Road, the 1844 St Albans Route and the Wisemans Ferry-Spencer deviation. ... [read more]

Withdrawing funds (1951)

In the ground floor customer service area of the Sydney central branch of the Commonwealth Bank in Martin Place, Mr Phillips explains to the children the system of withdrawing account funds from a bank branch. [read more]

Preparation for a rockfill dam (1967)

This clip examines the procedures involved in the preparation commencement and early stages of construction of Geehi Dam, a rockfill dam in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. [read more]

Water (2005)

Alfred George, Warwick Thornton, Willy Orr, Ethan Dagg and Winmati Morris talk about what the first half of the race was like. Children play on the parked bikes. [read more]

Terania Creek (1980)

Presenter Jack Thomson warns against further clearing of rainforest and tells the story of the Terania Creek protesters. A song accompanies the images of the forest. [read more]

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