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Wives and mothers (1992)
Noeline Baker and Laurie Donaher disagree about what lower-calorie drink he can substitute for beer. Yvette Donaher comments on a change in husband Mick’s dietary habits. [read more]
Everyone in Australia stands upside down! (2002)
Gregory has placed magnets in his shoes and hat so that he won’t fall into outer space when he gets to Australia. Unfortunately he sets off the alarms at the airport and the family is pulled aside for questioning. [read more]
Blinky’s fire brigade saved us all! (1992)
Blinky’s (Robyn Moore) fire brigade has put out a dangerous fire and, although he is in trouble with his mother, Mrs Koala (also Robyn Moore), everyone now thinks his fire brigade is a good idea – including Miss Magpie (Robyn ... [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]
Corporate image (1988)
This is an Australia Post television commercial (TVC) promoting the organisation’s new corporate image. [read more]
Where to dig (2004)
Coober Pedy opal miners George and Judy Aslamatzis decide where to start digging guided by Judy’s instinct. The drilling machine strikes rock so George sets explosives to break up the rock. [read more]
A lively correspondence (1988)
In a typically wide-ranging response from viewers, the ABC’s religious programs on both television and radio receive appreciation from some and blame and criticism from others. For some ABC viewers, these programs are a welcome alternative to commercial broadcasts, ... [read more]
Childhoods (1985)
Joan Goodwin (age 73), May Pennefather (age 75) and Audrey Blake (age 68) each talk about their childhood growing up in Australia during the 1930s Depression. [read more]
‘Who killed Elvis?’ (2001)
After the funeral, relatives and friends gather at Lola’s house for a dinner cooked by Manola, Lola’s sister (Lourdes Bartolomé). Lucia is unaware that her pet goat Elvis has provided the main course. Lucia (Alice Ansara) takes her mother’s sleeping ... [read more]
Backyard play (1932)
This simple home movie clip taken by Leslie Francis Farey from 1932 shows us children candidly playing in a suburban backyard in Melbourne. Three children play with a pram, doll and tin drum. The youngest child is holding what looks ... [read more]
Bondi bush baby (1936)
Chut explores his forest world, hopping about madly, as his mother keeps a watchful eye. He encounters many strange things – a koala moving from one tree to another and a bossy emu that chases him, until an older kangaroo ... [read more]
New girl (1985)
Buzz (Mitch Ambrose) checks out the new girl at the rink. His girlfriend Francine (Shanti Gudgeon) is jealous and calls Susan (Sherie Graham) a ‘daddy’s girl’. When Susan’s dad (Bruce Myles) arrives with a jumper for her, Buzz introduces himself ... [read more]
Love at first sight (1996)
At a party in the Capulet mansion, Romeo (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet (Claire Danes) meet for the first time. The couple cannot take their eyes off each other. Juliet is ushered away by her maid (Miriam Margolyes). [read more]
Myths, stereotypes and prejudice (1999)
In their fifth meeting, the group discusses stereotypes and expose their own prejudices. One participant wants to define what an Aboriginal person is, then expresses a strong resentment towards the 'benefits’ offered to 'welfare groups’. [read more]
‘You don’t track boys down, you lure them!’ (2004)
Saskia (Hannah Greenwood) bullies geeky young Gerald Semple (Damian Neate) into helping her find Max Hammer (Cameron Nugent) on the internet. To enter the Webweave chat room she has to create an avatar. When she aggressively enters the chat room ... [read more]
Radio days (1979)
Shannon Jones (Liddy Clark) and her colleagues Reggie (Alfred Bell), Andy (John Warnock) and Hilda (June Collis) are recording a radio serial, Ma and Her Little Darling. Sound effects are done live in the studio and the cast collapse in ... [read more]
A boy’s worst nightmare (2007)
Jackie (Gemma Ward) asks Thomas (Rhys Wakefield) to walk home after school, just as Charlie (Luke Ford) arrives on the bus from his school. Thomas introduces her to his brother, who wants to carry her bag. As they walk, Charlie ... [read more]
Mimic warfare (1917)
This Australasian Gazette exclusive story from 1917 shows troops from the Engineers’ Depot rehearsing a raid on enemy trenches. Soldiers are instructed by their commanding officers by telephone. [read more]
Goodbye Somoza (1984)
Set to a jaunty song about having fun in Nicaragua, Bradbury uses stills and black and white archival footage to describe Somoza’s rise to power, backed by the US who provided military training and weapons as well as links to ... [read more]
A win at last (1995)
The under-16 soccer team from Clifton Hill, Melbourne, claims its first win after many defeats. [read more]
