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New clues in the ‘Pyjama Girl’ mystery (1939)
The clip opens with the discovery of new evidence in 1939. Believing that the lake near Albury where the woman was found might hold the key to the mystery, the local fire brigade, on direction of Superintendent Matthews, drain the ... [read more]
I’m the master! (1995)
The genies (Rhys Muldoon) and Baz (Glenn Meldrum) show Penelope (Alexandra Milman) that she is not really in control of them despite being their master. She orders that her room be cleaned of 'its useless mess and rubbish’ and whoosh ... [read more]
Spirit work (1996)
Night-time. A man behind the wheel of a car. A desolate road. In voice-over, Shane Francis (David Ngoombujarra) talks about the spirits that are present in the work he does as a field officer for the Royal Commission into Aboriginal ... [read more]
The new invincibles (2002)
The men of Cityside Bowling Club enter the lion’s den for the final. Bogarra Bowls Club, run by arch-enemy Bernie Fowler (John Clarke), is a poker machine palace that also has bowling greens. President Len (Frank Wilson) gives a stirring ... [read more]
Inner city redevelopment (1974)
Over a series of still images of the residents, buildings, and community of inner-city Sydney, the voice of community activist Margaret Barry narrates the story of the inner city, one that has outlived her usefulness and been pensioned off to ... [read more]
Shaking the Establishment (2002)
Max has been found guilty and sentenced to death. His appeal to the High Court has also been rejected, on the grounds that the court cannot entertain new evidence. At a city watering hole, David O’Sullivan (Robert Carlyle) and Helen ... [read more]
Dave Sands (1951)
This clip contains a segment on Aboriginal boxer Dave Sands, one of the Sands boxing brothers from Burnt Ridge in New South Wales. He is filmed getting out of bed to commence his daily routine – an early morning run ... [read more]
‘Industrial storm clouds’ (1955)
As men work, narrator Leonard George Teale says 'industrial storm clouds hover on the waterfront’. Newspaper headlines and cartoons depict waterside workers as lazy and prone to striking. At Parliament House in Canberra, a Bill is passed. Shipping interests have ... [read more]
Riding, shooting and tackling (1918)
Jack and Jimmy have discovered the gang’s secret city hide-out. Gang boss Bill Warne (Billy Ryan) escapes, pursued by Jack (Snowy Baker). They both commandeer horses as Warne heads to the boatshed where his men guard a cache of arms ... [read more]
Choices (2002)
Anna Yen in long skirt demonstrates her circus skills – balancing a full tea cup, walking the slack rope. She relates a story she would like to tell her grandmother and mother, acknowledging that she has been able to pursue ... [read more]
Village meeting (2007)
The other griot sings about equality and that you can have rights even if you are poor. Men address a meeting and one calls on the women to speak. A woman speaks forcefully about the military hassling the miners, that ... [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]
‘This inequality must end’ (1950)
A tilt down the façade of Burnham Lodge reveals ‘50 empty rooms’ that are contrasted with scenes of a family living in tent-like 'country homes for the Evicted’. A brother washes his younger sibling’s face while his mother hangs out ... [read more]
Metamorphosis (1988)
Marilyn Miller and Illona Tim begin to perform a dance they have choreograped, entitled 'Metamorphosis’. [read more]
National Network Nightly News (1995)
Narelle Parkinson (Kitty Flanagan) and Ian Gooding (John Walker) present the National Network Nightly News, with a live cross to reporter David McGann (Shaun Micallef). Phil Toynby (Francis Greenslade) presents the weather. [read more]
Grandma’s letter (1988)
This is an Australia Post television commercial (TVC) advertising the use of the correct postcode in addressing letters. [read more]
Monitoring devices in place (1963)
International observers arrive and inspect the Operation Blowdown test site. Instrumentation and photographic equipment to monitor the effects of the explosion are secured in place. [read more]
Child road accident (1998)
The ambulance is called to assist fifth grader Peter, the victim of a car accident. Paramedic Tony Cuthbert comments on the need to insist on hospital care sometimes. [read more]
Hilton bombing evidence (1983)
Three members of the Ananda Marga sect are convicted of bombing the Hilton Hotel during a CHOGM event. One of the convicted, Tim Anderson, says that he was convicted on false evidence. Another one of the convicted, Ross Dunn, ... [read more]
Young offender David deteriorates (1999)
Young offender David is back in remand, once again in trouble with the law. His case officers prepare him for court. David’s partner Iona says she will be working soon. David offers to 'minimise’ his dope smoking. [read more]
