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Setting up camp (c1916)
This piece of documentary footage, taken on Mawson’s Antarctic expedition between 1911 and 1913, shows Lieutenant Belgrave Ninnis and Dr Xavier Mertz setting up their tent. Another shot shows them lying in their reindeer sleeping bags for warmth. [read more]
Biscuits and wafers (1932)
The distinctive shapes of Milk Arrowroot and Iva biscuits emerge from the rolling and cutting machines. Women deftly sort and pack the biscuits into their packaging once they have been baked and cooled. Lemon, raspberry and pineapple are just a ... [read more]
‘She’s sincerely talented’ (1989)
After his wife has walked out, Gordon (Jon Darling) arrives at Kay’s door, looking for help from his daughters. Sweetie (Geneviève Lemon) becomes anxious and self-conscious at the sight of him. Gordon later defends her, when Kay (Karen Colston) and ... [read more]
Fire torpedoes (1995)
Life on board a submarine in battle in the Second World War is an exciting and terrifying time. Submariners John Spanton, USN torpedoman, Mike Geletha, USN machinist’s mate, Claudie Elder, USN ... [read more]
Clown make-up design (1985)
A design is outlined on the face with an eyebrow pencil before applying the clown make-up. [read more]
Go away (1978)
Essie Coffey gives the children lessons on Aboriginal culture. She speaks of the importance of teaching these kids about their traditions. Aboriginal kids are forgetting about their Aboriginal heritage because they are being taught white culture instead. [read more]
Super phosphate (1965)
The mineral supplement super phosphate, used to enhance the land for crops, is spread by aeroplane. [read more]
Collective unconscious (1996)
Filmmaker George Miller explains the universal appeal of cinema, using Mad Max as an example. [read more]
Australia’s wild shores (1987)
Jack Thompson introduces us to two Melbourne businessmen passionate about their hang-gliding. They’re out to break the world record recently set by an American. [read more]
They say opposites attract (1998)
Greg (Tamblyn Lord) loves Vicki’s (Susie Porter) playfulness but also tries to dampen it down. He wonders whether he’ll ever get his medical degree because she is such a distraction. His no-sex-before-marriage attitude drives her crazy but she redirects her ... [read more]
Lady Denman names Canberra (1913)
Lady Denman, the wife of the governor-general, officially announces the name of Australia’s capital city as Canberra. Rounds of applause and cheering can be witnessed from the crowd. [read more]
‘Male charm’ (1979)
Commanding Officer Lieutenant David Keating (Andrew McFarlane) and Lieutenant Charles Fisher (Robert Coleby) have their nerves stretched by the presence of journalist Jenny Smith (Jacki Weaver) on board HMAS Ambush. Just when they need to impress, the crew make ... [read more]
Country town parade (1988)
The parade in Longreach, Western Queensland, features the local band and several floats. [read more]
Crowds at Portsea Beach (c1926)
The camera pans across crowds of bathers and holiday-makers at Portsea Beach in Victoria, capturing their activities on the shore and in the water. An intertitle is used in this clip. [read more]
Hilton bombing evidence (1983)
Three members of the Ananda Marga sect are convicted of bombing the Hilton Hotel during a CHOGM event. One of the convicted, Tim Anderson, says that he was convicted on false evidence. Another one of the convicted, Ross Dunn, ... [read more]
‘Nice cockroaches’ (1994)
There are 5,000 types of cockroaches. Only six are considered pests. We look at the largest cockroaches, and meet Bonnie and Clyde who have become domestic pets. [read more]
Eyes right (c1950)
This eight-minute film, seen here in full, offers methods to help children protect their eyes and sight. It uses animated diagrams and 3D models to explain the functions of the eye. [read more]
Local woodchopping competition (c1954)
This clip records one of the feature events of a local show in Canberra – the woodchopping competition. Male competitors, dressed in their Chesty Bonds singlets, take part in a race for the quickest woodchop. [read more]
Major prize round (1990)
The final, major prize round starts with host John Burgess recapping the prizes on offer to new carry-over champion Mark. Mark fails to solve the final word puzzle. He goes home prize-less but will return for tomorrow’s 2000th show, and ... [read more]
Black and white (1989)
The three characters’ paths cross. 'The Redhead’ (Robin Laurie) catches the eye of 'The Investigator’ (Rose Wanganeen). We follow the Investigator past an Aboriginal urban environment until she accidentally bumps into 'The Hothead’ (Kaarin Fairfax) driving her red sports car. [read more]
