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The debate (1990)
At an inter-school debate, Danny (Noah Taylor) and Thandiwe (Thandiwe Newton) speak to opposing sides of a motion that ‘intellectual pursuits are the highest form of human endeavour’. [read more]
‘What sort of mother do they think I am?’ (1988)
Connie (Lynette Curran) learns from a television report that her son Peter (Clayton Williamson) has chained himself to the Gamma Cenotaph in the town centre. He’s on a hunger strike in protest against the Roman boat leaving Gamma for a ... [read more]
‘I believe in a committee of one’ (1979)
Bruce Perkins is an unusual man. He’s an engineer by training. He believes in a great future for the north but as he sees it, not if there’s constant interference from Canberra. [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]
The promised land? (1954)
As the Queen prepares to speak at a state banquet in Canberra, the nation gathers to listen. People dancing aboard ship, a stockman in the outback, Australian soldiers on exercise, a young family in their lounge room, businessmen in a ... [read more]
Prejudice – alive and well (2003)
Tony Hewson is the Human Resources Manager at the abattoir in Young, NSW. He says that the Hazara refugees from Afghanistan are good workers. He says labour is hard to get in a boom town like Young and he ... [read more]
The quick way to cut down trees (1933)
Wayne Ridgeway (Dick Fair, credited as Grant Lyndsay) has gone to work for Clive Sherrington (John Warwick), after recuperating from a horse fall at Enderby Station. While setting explosives to fell trees, Ridgeway recognises the man who knocked him off ... [read more]
Captains (1987)
An intoxicated man sways before the camera. Three Aboriginal women walk into a games parlour in seedy Kings Cross. They sit at a table and check out the other patrons. Subtitles tell us about 'Captains’ – men who can be ... [read more]
‘The kingdom of rice’ (1962)
At Humpty Doo Farm on the flats of the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory, long-grain rice is harvested for local and international markets. Rice is also successfully grown for export at Liveringa in the Fitzroy District near Derby, Western ... [read more]
‘The face that killed your mother’ (2007)
Rose (Joan Chen), Joe (Qi Yuwu) and the two children go to a Chinese martial arts movie, where Joe and May (Irene Chen) throw popcorn at each other. Rose is angry afterwards and accuses May of dressing ‘like a slut’. ... [read more]
Sparklers and beer (2009)
Kev (Hugo Weaving) is enjoying a beer by the river at sunset. He’s just had to leave behind items he wanted to purchase at a roadhouse because he didn’t have enough money. When his son Chook (Tom Russell) joins him ... [read more]
The missing letter (1928)
At breakfast, James Carson (Gaston Mervale) conceals a letter addressed to his daughter Cherry (Isable McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) before claiming that no letters have arrived for her. Note: The original aspect ratio is 1.33:1 (Academy full frame). ... [read more]
The news (1997)
At police headquarters, Inspector Malcolm Thorne (Gary Day) asks Detective Steve Hayden (Peter Mochrie) where Tessa is. When Steve acts defensive, Thorne pressures him to keep the case on track. At the zoo, employee Sally Hicks (Cathy Campbell) gives a ... [read more]
Mermaids swim well (c1931)
This Australasian Gazette newsreel from approximately 1931 shows highlights of the Bondi Ladies’ Annual Carnival at the local Bondi baths, at the south end of Bondi Beach. Edna Davey is shown well in front in the mile championship. The Bondi ... [read more]
The Anzac Hostel for returned soldiers (1919)
This clip from a short documentary shows returned First World War servicemen lying in their beds, attended by nurses at the Anzac Hostel in 1919. They sew, carve decorative wooden pieces, play musical instruments and weave baskets. [read more]
Creating a revolution (1993)
Historical footage of Dr Perkins at Sydney University, in the pool halls. Dr Perkins speaks of why segregation must be challenged, and the need for him to fight for the cause of his people. [read more]
‘Served by discerning hostesses’ (1932)
Wedding cakes, chocolate-coated biscuits and puddings are also produced at the biscuit factory. Tin containers, printed gift assortment tins and packaged boxes provide the final step in the process. [read more]
Beginnings of Eureka (2005)
Drawings and archival photographs depict the events that lead to the battle between gold miners and authorities at the Eureka Stockade. It describes the emergence of Peter Lalor as the leader of the Stockade and how the diggers used the ... [read more]
A warm welcome (1999)
Barky (Marty Denniss) and his two friends Wayne (Joel Edgerton) and Kane (Marin Mimica) arrive at Coppa’s place looking for Barky’s brother Wace. Trunny (Aaron Blabey) banters affectionately with Barky; Coppa (Andrew Wholley) is also glad to see him, but ... [read more]
Kathy meets Patrick (1978)
Kathy Jacquard (Susan Penhaligon) begins work at the private clinic of Dr Roget (Robert Helpmann). Matron Cassidy (Julia Blake) orders Sister Williams (Helen Hemingway) to take Kathy to room 15 to look after comatose patient Patrick (Robert Thompson). [read more]
