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Circle justice (2005)

An explanation of the physical and conceptual organisation of the Koori Court. Magistrate Ann Collins explains the informal process of reaching an outcome. Uncle Kevin Coombs speaks of his role as an Elder involved with the Koori Court. [read more]

Melbourne Chinese Orchestra (1931)

This clip shows eight members of the Melbourne Chinese Orchestra performing at Efftee Film Studios in 1931. A stage curtain parts to reveal the orchestra on stage together with some Chinese props. After a wide shot of the whole ensemble, ... [read more]

Guilty until proven innocent (1998)

Barrister Liz Gaynor has defended people accused of rape. She says rape is difficult to prove. More cases are getting to court as the charge is considered a serious crime, and current policy is to follow through on any charges. ... [read more]

‘Have a good day and don’t be a nuisance …’ (1977)

Mrs Bilson (Ruth Cracknell) appears to be a doddering old lady when the doctor (Gerry Duggan) collects her from the farmhouse where she’s cared for by her daughter Mrs Herbert (Jude Kuring). In the car, she becomes a different person ... [read more]

Tourism (1997)

An elder speaks about the choice to use tourism as a vehicle through which to make culture economically viable, as well as preserving it for future generations. In order to ensure the preservation of cultural practice, cultural knowledge is made ... [read more]

Fast forward (1989)

Gribble Junior (Lachlan Jeffrey) has stolen the magic remote control from Pete (Sam Vandenberg) and is now wreaking havoc with it at school. As Pete struggles to get the remote back, innocent bystanders are caught in the crossfire with comical ... [read more]

Looking for a tooth in a sewerage farm (1989)

Scared by the ghost, Pete (Sam Vandenberg), has dropped his mouth plate with his false tooth down the toilet. Determined to get it back, he goes with Linda (Tamsin West) and Bronson (Rodney McLennan) to the sewerage farm. [read more]

Re-use and redistribution for relief (c1939)

A volunteer worker lays out blankets and quilts fashioned from donated materials, and then displays them to the camera. In another room, blankets and rugs are stacked in preparation for redistribution to those identified as needing the service. Women (some ... [read more]

Ultimatum (1980)

Sandra Rast (Carmen Duncan) threatens to leave husband Nick (David Hemmings) unless Gregory Wolfe (Robert Powell) is freed from jail. Nick visits his backer, Doc Wheelan (Broderick Crawford), and is shown a damning file on Wolfe compiled by security chief, ... [read more]

‘That’s not a dirty word’ (2001)

Evan (Samuel Johnson) and Alex (Claudia Karvan) play 'dirty word’ scrabble with a subtext. [read more]

‘Maranoa Lullaby’ (1950)

Harold Blair sings 'Maranoa Lullaby’ on an unreleased recording from 1950. [read more]

1930s Java (c1932)

This clip shows the planting, harvesting and cultivation of rice in Java. It features a group of Javanese children dancing and playing musical instruments, with a European woman also joining in the fun. The paddy fields are prepared by a ... [read more]

Training circus animals (1993)

We see lions being trained. Trainer Stafford Bullen says the same techniques are used to train lions and tigers and domestic cats. [read more]

A Muslim man (2000)

Thirty-year-old Kuranda was born in Turkey. He has lived in Australia most of his life. He talks about his duties as a Muslim man and as a dutiful son to his father. [read more]

A Turk’s son (2000)

Thirty-year-old Kuranda asks his father if he is a Turk or an Australian. Kuranda was born in Turkey and has lived most of his life in Australia. [read more]

Rod Brien (1995)

Rodney John Brien was 24 years old when he was killed bull riding. In an interview he lists his injuries, facial injuries, shoulder reconstruction, broken ribs, punctured lung and a broken arm. [read more]

Adults behaving like children (1996)

The mother (Celine O’Leary) loses patience with her daughter’s silence, declaring that she won’t live in a pigsty any longer. The father (Paul Blackwell) tries to cheer her up with an offer to cook – but the mother has the ... [read more]

Dad’s clock (2001)

The animated short Dad’s Clock is narrated by Barry Otto and can be seen here in full. A giant metal bird flies towards the wooden skeleton of a ship on a wooden slatted sea. Inside the ship is the timber ... [read more]

Hay, Barrack and William Streets (1907)

Leonard Corrick’s camera moves up and down the streets of Perth recording the action on the street. At one point a man bumps into another man in the street and fisticuffs ensue as the camera moves past. [read more]

Unique to Australia (1962)

The male lyrebird is singer, choreographer and star performer as he turns on the charm to attract a rather plain female to be his mate. [read more]

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