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‘Chile’s economic saviour’ (1986)
Dictator General Pinochet has made Chile poorer than ever. The US Envoy Langhorne Motley says Chile is 'in good hands’. [read more]
‘We have survived’ (1981)
In this clip we hear the landmark Aboriginal protest song 'We Have Survived’, as performed by No Fixed Address on the soundtrack of Wrong Side of the Road (1981). [read more]
Opening of Melbourne Hospital (c1918)
This clip shows Mrs Grice, other guests and members of hospital staff at the opening of the New Melbourne Hospital. It begins with an exterior of the hospital building, followed by shots of the corridors and patient wards filled with ... [read more]
Myree’s potential (1984)
Myree Shoesmith is 15 years old and living in the country. Her art teacher, Ross Monley, sees potential in her work but Myree chooses to leave school. [read more]
‘Where’s Jack’ (1991)
Joe (Jerome Ehlers) asks business contacts Rocky Borgetta (Donal Gibson) and Claw Miller (Joe Bugner) where his brother Jack is. He tells Leonie (Linda Blair) that everything’s settled. [read more]
1988 nothing to celebrate (1988)
Footage of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy established at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Tiger Bayles from 88.9 radio (today’s Radio Skid Row) reports on the events of the day. [read more]
Postbusters (1989)
This clip shows a range of activities of Australia Post’s Security and Investigation Service. [read more]
Dog training (c1930)
This dog training exercise takes place amongst obstacles placed around an oval. Uniformed men lead alsatians around the course. One dog navigates through hoops, tunnels, over planks and ladders as people watch from the perimeters. This clip ends with the ... [read more]
‘Don’t be like your old man’ (2011)
As Daniel (Daniel Connors) walks back home from Linden’s place he sees his father (Michael Connors) sitting in the gutter at the edge of the footpath. His father questions Daniel about school and threatens him if he mucks up or ... [read more]
Solo dancer on grassy slope (c1936)
A dancer wearing a beret and holding a makeshift cane draws a pipe from his pocket and puts it in his mouth. A wistful dance routine incorporating the props follows. The dancer completes a series of turns, leaps and poses. ... [read more]
‘Eagle Rock’ (1971)
This 30-second clip from 'Eagle Rock’ includes the start of the song and most of the first verse. It features the song’s arresting opening – ‘Now listen!’ – and the infectious guitar riff. [read more]
Realities (1992)
At a meeting of the Ganiga tribe, Joe and his ally, tribal elder Popina Mai, speak about the plan for Ganiga to work on the plantation. The coffee prices are falling and Joe Leahy needs their help. The next morning, ... [read more]
Face preparation for clown make-up (1985)
A light touch of cold cream is smoothed over the face before painting on the clown make-up. The cold cream protects the skin and makes the eventual application of the grease paint much easier. [read more]
Escape (1984)
Over 300 prisoners escaped into the countryside surrounding the camp. Mr Kawaguchi tells the story of his and his friends’ plans to jump under a train to avoid returning to captivity. Luckily for them, the train was late. [read more]
‘Those terrible teeth’ (2004)
Ben Cropp rates the tiger shark and the crocodile on their ability to catch prey. [read more]
‘I’m Max’ (2001)
Max (Michael Tuahine) works at a fish processing factory, where he locks eyes with the boss’s daughter, Dimitra (Phaedra Nicolaidis). Walking home, a co-worker (Duncan Young) warns Max away from Dimitra and they fight. Max then meets Harry (Tony Barry), ... [read more]
Italian choir (1993)
The 'Joys of the Women’ choir perform a traditional song to an enthusiastic family audience who clap along. [read more]
Memo (2002)
Joe Hill (Peter O’Brien) confronts his boss Ted Hudson (Richard Carter) over a memo he has received about ‘appearance and personal hygiene’. Then, to his surprise, his daughter Ruby (Bree Beadman) shows up at the office. [read more]
‘God, I love this country’ (1996)
As the rest of the community is in mourning for the young man who hanged himself, Tony (Aaron Pedersen) has been watching television at the schoolteacher’s house. He is having an affair with Kate, wife of the teacher Les (Lewis ... [read more]
Counteraction centres on revegetation (1955)
Details the principal methods used by the Snowy Mountains Scheme to prevent soil erosion caused by construction. [read more]
