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‘What’s Vietnam got to do with me?’ (1969)
In the local park, at night, Frankie McCoy (Ken Shorter) tells his sweetheart Margie Harris (Rowena Wallace) that going to Vietnam is a waste of his time and money. They kiss, but she won’t let him go further until they’re ... [read more]
Taree High School (1998)
Poet Les Murray recalls his experience of being bullied at high school to friend, writer Bob Ellis. Murray was psychologically damaged and recovered by writing a poem. [read more]
Les Murray cheats death (1998)
Poet Les Murray recalls his operation and recovery to friend, writer Bob Ellis. Murray tells of his response to his possible death. [read more]
On board recreation (1948)
This clip from a home movie filmed by Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, shows Sir Robert and Dame Pattie’s daughter, Heather Henderson with a friend, playing quoits on deck. [read more]
Suicide (1994)
A teenage girl talks about how her feelings of extreme depression led her to contemplate suicide, and her parents talk about their reactions to discovering this. [read more]
Hester history (1995)
Joy Hester (1920-1960) was an artist who drew passionately. Her upbringing by a cold and domineering mother, and a father who died when Joy was twelve, formed her outlook on life. Contemporaries commenting on her life and work include writer ... [read more]
Kiwirrkurra (2000)
Aboriginal artists Brandy Tjungurrayi and Charlie Wallabi paint their country. [read more]
Cotton harvesting and picking (c1940)
A bright red mechanical cotton harvester moves through a cotton field as a group of people walk beside it. This is followed by a group of people harvesting cotton by hand who fill hessian bags slung over their shoulders. [read more]
In complete disagreement (2004)
Margaret and David disagree about a new Irish-British co-production called Evelyn, directed by Australian Bruce Beresford. [read more]
Cuc Lam’s suitcase (2004)
It may be just a small red vinyl suitcase but for Vietnamese refugee Cuc Lam it’s a symbol of a new beginning in a new country. [read more]
‘E’s a Les Darcy’ (1922)
Each in his own way, Skinny Smith (Dinks Paterson) and Spud Murphy (John Cosgrove) prepare for their boxing match. On a hillside above Woolloomooloo, Spud proposes marriage to Sally (Yvonne Pavis), who replies that she isn’t yet ready 'fer double ... [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]
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]
Everybody’s looking for something (1979)
Paul (Bryan Brown) looks for work in a surfboard factory, as Nick (Nat Young) and his friend Joe (Ken Brown) are there trying to score some LSD. Private investigator Larry (John Flaus) asks policeman Eric (John Clayton) if he ... [read more]
You’re dropped (1981)
After a brief period as Bruce’s girlfriend, Debbie (Nell Schofield) discovers she is ‘dropped’ – by a message delivered by Strach (Ned Lander) via Cheryl (Leander Brett). Debbie and Sue (Jad Capelja) get very drunk before going to a party. ... [read more]
Loneliness is a pack of dogs that runs at night (1977)
Charlie (Elisabeth Crosby) and Mrs Bilson (Ruth Cracknell) have become secret but firm friends. Mrs Bilson tells Charlie that you have to hold something back in love, or you will suffer. She is haunted by memories of her own unhappy ... [read more]
Robert Klippel (1988)
We see examples of Robert Klippel’s work, and see him in his studio. Klippel, who sculpts from discarded materials, talks about his work and his spiritual quest through his art. [read more]
‘Have you ever been unfaithful?’ (1984)
Sitting up in bed on a hot night, John (John Hargreaves) discusses infidelity with his wife Helen (Wendy Hughes). He tells her he would know if anything was wrong with his marriage, which makes her angry. She is enraged by ... [read more]
