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Permian fossils (c1940)
Trees and other plant life from the Permian period begin to form fossils in the rock near Newcastle NSW. [read more]
Dutch oven (1994)
Interview subject Judi McCrossin describes the differences between what men and women consider appropriate when breaking wind in the bedroom. [read more]
Big woman things (1997)
A young woman is mixing flour. Voice-over narration by her grandmother Gilladi (Sylvia Clarke) says her granddaughter Ngyamia (Ali Torres) asked her for this story. Flashback; a young Gilladi (Sabrina Sabaan) is given to her aunty (Annie Watson), who did ... [read more]
Second mothers (1981)
Jewish kids in Carlton dropped into each other’s houses constantly. It made for a happy community of children where everyone’s mother was a second mother. [read more]
Barry Jones learns to read (1990)
Politician and writer Barry Jones, talks about his desire to read at an early age. Bob Dyer’s BP Pick-a-Box quiz program is featured. [read more]
Dr Philip Nitschke (2004)
Seventy-nine-year-old Lisette Nigot has decided to end her own life. She consults euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke to make sure she is successful. Interviewed separately, Dr Nitschke says he is sad about her decision but understands it. [read more]
Protest and arrest (1999)
Protestors trespass on the Jabiluka uranium mine site. Police give them the option to leave or be arrested. They are arrested. [read more]
Christine Jacobs’s story (2004)
Christine Jacobs, an Aboriginal woman from Western Australia, describes her childhood experience and the impact this has had on her adult life. [read more]
Birth and death (2001)
After a traumatic birth, baby Layla has breathing difficulties. Despite the efforts of the staff, Layla dies. [read more]
Workers on site (c1949)
This clip begins with a pan across a row of expatriate workers on one of the APC exploration sites at Kuru. Local and expat workers are then pictured at the drilling rig site. A ‘no unauthorised entry’ ... [read more]
Employee recreation (c1926)
After their day’s work, employees from the Leeton State Canning Factory head towards the accommodation provided by the company. Some of the employees are shown down by the Murrumbidgee River – sitting on the riverbank, swimming and playing. [read more]
Artist camp (1980)
Jack Wunuwun grinds the red ochre and applies the paint to his bark painting about the Morning Star. [read more]
Coming of age (1931)
Men and women dance inside a hall decorated with streamers and horseshoes. They move around the room past a static camera positioned at the edge of the dance floor. [read more]
Properties destroyed (1926)
This clip shows houses that have been burnt to the ground. At the site of one house, the only parts that remain standing are the brick stove or fire place. Residents are seen fighting off the flames surrounding their house ... [read more]
AIDS doesn’t discriminate (1993)
Northern Territory Health Worker Bernie Shields talks about the fears and redemption surrounding people living with AIDS. We see eight-year-old Troy with his father, Vince. [read more]
Heavy weather (1982)
Three friends are skiing in the Snowy Mountains. Bad weather closes in and they make their way to Mawson’s Hut for shelter. [read more]
City West Development Corporation (1994)
The City West Development Corporation is making major changes to the traditionally working class suburb of Pyrmont, Sydney. The residents feel that some changes are detrimental to their lifestyles and the heritage of the area. They are consulting with various ... [read more]
Jumping high (1998)
The high jumper is Tim Forsyth, one of Australia’s leading high jumpers at the time the footage was filmed. He won bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and gold at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. His partner, Evelyn, realises that his ... [read more]
Questions (1987)
Ally (Claudia Karvan) wants to know if her parents loved her. Grandmother Bet (Jan Adele) assures her that they did. Ally says she sometimes dreams about her father. [read more]
