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Welcome to the English cricket team (1932)
In this cinema newsreel Australian Cricket Captain, Bill Woodfull, welcomes the English cricket team to Australia for the Ashes at the start of the 1932–33 series. [read more]
‘A handsome trio of the road’ (c1930)
This clip shows the three family vehicles parked in the driveway out the front of the Archibald family home 'Noorong’ in Strathfield, Sydney. [read more]
The construction of Island Bend Dam (1969)
The process by which Island Bend Dam, on the eastern side of the Snowy-Murray Development, was built is shown step by step. [read more]
‘What about the oysters?’ (2004)
Jack (Alex O’Loughlin) returns to his shack on the river to find Pearl (Diana Glenn) there, hoping for a lift up the river. He asks her about a man called Slug, with whom she argued at the pub. Jack does ... [read more]
‘Anybody here?’ (2003)
Steve (Gary Sweet) arrives home from the office and has trouble getting into his house. Finally entering to find the vestibule dark and quiet, he smiles to himself, thinking he’s about to encounter a surprise birthday party. But when he ... [read more]
The architect’s own space (2000)
One of Australia’s leading contemporary designers, Sean Godsell, designed his own home. He and his wife speak about the outcome. Godsell is passionate and opinionated about his art, while his wife talks about coming to terms with having to change ... [read more]
The seduction of Maps begins (2006)
Maps (Daniel Radcliffe) meets Lucy (Teresa Palmer) for the first time on his own at a rocky outcrop high above the sea. She tells him that the stones were left by aliens and flirts with him in a very provocative ... [read more]
The mammy from Alabamy (1934)
George (George Wallace) impersonates a waiter at a swank nightclub in order to spy on the crooks who want to nobble his favourite horse. All of the club’s waiters are also performers, so George sings and dances for the patrons. [read more]
The beginning of yourself (1989)
Australian artist Brett Whiteley is asked how to paint. He advises young artists to buy the materials and just do it. [read more]
The biggest crime case (2006)
In a dramatic re-creation of events of 1 January 1963, two boys find the body of Dr Bogle (Rhys Muldoon) beside Lane Cove River. Police and detectives arrive at the scene to discover Mrs Chandler’s (Octavia Baron Martin) half-naked body ... [read more]
Strategy, planning and communication (1999)
When the wandering tribes from Africa reached the end of South-East Asia, they looked out across the sea to another land mass just 90 kilometres away, Australia. With remarkable planning and design skills, they built and provisioned sea-worthy vessels to ... [read more]
The Berlei Figure Type Indicator (1930)
After taking Barb’s measurements, Ms Blake calls Ms Trent and asks her to check them against the Berlei Figure Type Indicator, which indicates she is a ‘slender average type’. A suitable foundation garment for evening wear is brought up to ... [read more]
The scandal of intermarriage (1997)
An Indian woman talks about having chosen to marry a white Australian, and the effect of that on her family. Some people said she has no morals. Her mother felt degraded in front of her traditional Indian friends. [read more]
Hurley’s boat, the Eureka (1921)
A shot of Hurley’s boat and his seaplane being unloaded off a ship from Sydney at Hanuabada, near Port Moresby. The people in their canoes help Hurley with his plane. [read more]
Kicking the oil habit (2006)
The United States is moving fast to offer motorists the opportunity to fill up with flexifuel, a mix of petrol and ethanol. However the world leader is Brazil, where drivers are using whatever mix of petrol and ethanol they prefer, ... [read more]
Music for the people (2004)
Sammy Butcher talks about life after the Warumpi Band, settling down in Papunya and starting a recording studio where he teaches the young ones how to play music and perform. [read more]
‘The doubt is already beginning’ (1989)
Anne Winton (Carol Drinkwater) confronts Iya Zetnick (Julia Blake) about her accusations. Following a heated exchange Anna is led away by husband Bobby (Steve Jacobs). [read more]
Myra and the firefighter (1995)
Myra is dating a firefighter. She is wolf-whistled at by the firefighters who know her from their truck. It is presented as innocent fun and Myra expresses her amusement at what happens. [read more]
Performance at the Japanese disabled festival (1998)
The Big Bag Band performs ‘Hare Disco’ at the Japanese disabled arts festival. The Japanese audience is delighted. [read more]
Secrets in the desert (2007)
After meeting up with his girlfriend Sophie (Amelia Warner), Alex has reluctantly agreed to Taylor’s suggestion that they travel together. They head into western Queensland, and tensions rise between the two men. Sophie tells Taylor (Scott Mechlowicz) that she and ... [read more]
