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‘Eagle Rock’ (1971)

This 30-second clip from 'Eagle Rock’ includes the start of the song and most of the first verse. It features the song’s arresting opening – ‘Now listen!’ – and the infectious guitar riff. [read more]

Octopuses also enjoy fresh lobster (1998)

An octopus discovers lobsters trapped in a lobster pot. When the fishers pull up the pot they discover a lobster has been eaten by the octopus. [read more]

Solo dance on Bungan Beach (c1936)

A solo dancer performs a dramatic contemporary dance routine on the shoreline of Bungan Beach. His routine contains arm gestures and facial expressions as well as leaps and lunges. As he dances, the ocean water licks his feet. The clip ... [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]

‘I know nothing’ (2005)

There has been a military action by the legitimate government of the country using the mining company’s trucks and leased planes. The program asks to what extent must the mining company share the blame for the massacre of innocent villagers ... [read more]

Chocolate making (1925)

A pan of the sorting rooms shows women sorting the cleansed chocolate in preparation for blending. The kernels are then taken to the mills where they are ground into a smooth liquor. Sugar is added in large mixing machines and ... [read more]

Official parade (1932)

The Farey family travelled from Victoria to Sydney for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. This home movie clip opens with a shot of the Farey family on a roadside stop on the Princes Highway at the ... [read more]

Uluru (1970)

Scenic shots of Uluru as the voice-over speaks of the 'geological timescale of the continent and its growth and ageing’. Then, we see Uluru weather a storm. As rains cascade down over the rock, the voice-over describes 'the elements that ... [read more]

Once a thriving river port (1976)

Peach strolls around banks of the Darling River in Bourke with local historian Alan Barton, telling of the time when the town was a thriving port. As Peach explains, Bourke, in the central west of New South Wales, was once ... [read more]

Proper representation (1998)

Barrister Liz Gaynor in her rooms after appearing at a trial, makes the point that allegations are only that and all citizens are entitled to proper representation. She speaks about her passion for the justice system, and the need for ... [read more]

Touring Service reps and mapping expeditions (c1956)

A Shell representative makes notes describing the construction occurring in his area to pass the updated information to the Shell Touring Service. A landslide and floods are shown as the voice-over continues to explain how the Service contacts Shire Councils ... [read more]

‘We’ve got to wear it’ (1997)

The Footscray Football Club plays Collingwood and is narrowly defeated. Their coach, Terry ‘Plough’ Wallace, gives the players a roasting after the game. [read more]

Practising at Lords (1930)

Members of the team practise batting in the nets at Lords Cricket Ground. Players smile for, and walk past, the camera. A pan of the bowlers practising in the nets is followed by more players captured casually in close up. ... [read more]

HMAS Brisbane launched (1915)

Crowds gather at the docks at Cockatoo Island for the launching of the HMAS Brisbane on 30 September 1915. Mrs Fisher, wife of the then Prime Minister Andrew Fisher, breaks a bottle of champagne over the ship’s bow. The ... [read more]

Recording (2007)

Jonathan Welch and the Choir of Hard Knocks have only a few days in the recording studio to record their CD. [read more]

Nicaragua under attack (1984)

Nicaragua is attacked at its borders by the Contras. They are backed by the USA, which claims that Nicaragua is supplying arms to leftist guerrillas in El Salvador. Tomás Borge, the Nicaraguan Minister for the Interior denies this, and ... [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]

Flammable finale (1933)

As the rescue party escorts the 3,000 sheep to safety, Clive (John Warwick), Joan (Jocelyn Howarth) and Wayne (Grant Lyndsay) are still caught in the fire. They make for a waterhole, but the fugitive Fletcher (Les Warton) has got there ... [read more]

‘I’m a black Australian’ (2005)

Kenny puts on a cassette tape. He moves through the radio station to the sound of the music. It is a speech by Gary Foley with music playing in the background. Kenny pauses to sing the words to the Indigenous ... [read more]

Mayor Croco (1997)

To Croco’s amazement, Mr Plato mistakenly declares him the new Mayor of Bushtown. The ruthlessly ambitious Suka seizes the moment and accepts on Croco’s behalf. Skippy and Matilda are horrified. [read more]

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