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Four languages – two laws (1981)

Elders from the four language groups – Mara, Yanula, Garrawa, and Gurdandji – introduce the film in their respective languages. [read more]

Temptation (1984)

The cabaret manager entices the girl pianist into his club where he shows her a grand piano. [read more]

Mayor Croco (1997)

To Croco’s amazement, Mr Plato mistakenly declares him the new Mayor of Bushtown. The ruthlessly ambitious Suka seizes the moment and accepts on Croco’s behalf. Skippy and Matilda are horrified. [read more]

A common experience (1988)

Michael Mansell from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre talks about the treatment of Aborigines by whites during the history of Australian colonisation. Footage shows preparation for the protest march against the Australian Bicentenary as it prepares to leave Redfern oval. [read more]

Flammable finale (1933)

As the rescue party escorts the 3,000 sheep to safety, Clive (John Warwick), Joan (Jocelyn Howarth) and Wayne (Grant Lyndsay) are still caught in the fire. They make for a waterhole, but the fugitive Fletcher (Les Warton) has got there ... [read more]

Australia Day 1988 (1988)

The final stamp in the Bicentennial First Fleet series is launched, and the delivery of the first mail to the New South Wales colony is re-enacted. The replica of HMAS Bounty joins thousands of other ships and boats in ... [read more]

Bobby and Pikey make history (1983)

Tommy Woodcock (Tom Burlinson) runs Phar Lap onto the track at Flemington for the 1930 Melbourne Cup. The horse has been kept in hiding after an attempt on his life; the race has been delayed 15 minutes waiting for the ... [read more]

Proper representation (1998)

Barrister Liz Gaynor in her rooms after appearing at a trial, makes the point that allegations are only that and all citizens are entitled to proper representation. She speaks about her passion for the justice system, and the need for ... [read more]

‘Clean, green and healthier’ (2006)

Vehicle exhaust emissions are responsible for increased deaths from asthma, heart disease and lung cancer due to all the toxins in petrol and diesel, according to Professor Ray Kearney, a vocal supporter of biofuels. He says that ethanol will cut ... [read more]

Preparation (2000)

We see people preparing food for the tombstone opening. The narrator (Helen Anu) tells us in voice-over that it is the responsibility of the family to decide on the timeframe in which the opening occurs, and who has what responsibility ... [read more]

I can’t find my way out (2010)

After a brief credits sequence the film introduces Captain Woodward (Brendan Cowell). Woodward has just arrived at the Western Front in France for the first time and – already lost in the tunnels – is clearly rattled. [read more]

Shelling peas (2001)

Seemingly oblivious to her grandaughter’s close scrutiny, Ada (voiced by Isobel Lancaster) shells peas at the dining room table as the family members come and go. [read more]

Family (2001)

In this clip paintings and re-enactments are intercut with interview footage to show what happened to the Indigenous people (family members of the people telling the story). The family are walking through the country in which their old people were ... [read more]

Experts are appointed (2007)

The complete spectrum of humanity is represented on a committee appointed to work out why the world does not function properly, says the narrator (Tom Baker). The members will examine the past and talk to anyone 'who might have given ... [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]

Makings of a good leader! (1996)

Chased by The Brolga (John Stanton), with Arrow (Rhys Muldoon) in hot pursuit, Thowra (John Higginson) and Storm (Doug Tremlett) jump over the ravine, leaving a humiliated Arrow to face the wrath and ridicule of The Brolga. [read more]

Nominating (1993)

Essie and some of the 'A-Team’ are travelling in the car on Council Nomination Day, finding people in the community who are registered to vote to sign the A-Team nomination forms. [read more]

Sea monster (1965)

Reports of a sea monster spread throughout the world. [read more]

Ode to a bulldozer (1948)

The clip shows the International TD-24 bulldozer at work performing an impressive array of land clearing tasks. [read more]

Six miles in six days (1958)

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

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