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Mr Johnson gets heavy (1990)
Danny (Ben Mendelsohn) arrives at the Johnson house for his first date with Joanna (Claudia Karvan). Mr Johnson (Tim Robertson) scares the daylights out of him, with very specific warnings that Joanna is only too familiar with. Danny is relieved ... [read more]
A chat before lunch (2007)
Janine (Lille Madden) has been brought by her foster parents (Zoe Carides and Richard Sydenham) to meet her biological mother (Lily Shearer) and her family for the first time. The new circumstances are overwhelming, and being spoken to, spoken about ... [read more]
Gold fever (1983)
When gold was discovered in New South Wales, men and women dropped whatever they were doing and rushed to make their fortunes on the goldfields. Saloons and music halls sprouted to provide entertainment and to take their hard-earned gold from ... [read more]
Puffing Billy (1991)
Puffing Billy transports tourists from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges. [read more]
‘This is what comes of Empire building’ (1979)
Morant (Edward Woodward) and Handcock (Bryan Brown) march to their executions. Their lawyer, Major Thomas (Jack Thompson) lingers in their makeshift cell – which looks to be a stable – to consider the epitaph that Morant has requested: 'And a ... [read more]
‘Hiding behind a character’ (1987)
Actor Max Gillies is a guest on Michael Parkinson’s show. The then Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, is also a guest. Gillies uses gestures, make-up and voice impersonation to pretend to be the real Bob Hawke with amusing results. [read more]
‘Why was I adopted?’ (1985)
Le explains to Lindy how she came to be adopted – he was captured by Viet Cong, their village was bombed and her mother was trying to walk to Saigon with all the children and no food. She gave baby ... [read more]
A richer dust (1944)
Pete (Peter Finch) has been wounded in an action to take an enemy gun post. Bluey (Grant Taylor) orders a withdrawal, so Milo (Chips Rafferty) slings his wounded mate over his shoulder and carries him out. Pete only survives long ... [read more]
Work and play (c1925)
From a raised position, the camera films the children as they file off from school assembly and walk to class. They march in step with each other, forming perfect lines, and each row peels off as the other ends. This ... [read more]
Mao takes charge (1986)
The USSR Politburo chose Mao Zedong to head the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Journalist Tony Lawrence comments on the success of the Red Army under Mao. The Chinese Communist Party achieved popular appeal as they fought to repel ... [read more]
‘30 million Matsuno-sans’ (c1948)
This clip begins with scenes of traditional and civilian life in Japan. Matsuno-san, according to the narrator, is an educated civilian of 'good type and a family man’. He reads at home with his family and drinks tea. The next ... [read more]
Lord Denman, governor-general (1913)
This clip shows the governor-general Lord Thomas Denman arriving at the naming ceremony of Canberra. A royal salute is fired before Lord Denman lays a foundation stone. [read more]
Drawing a positive character (1992)
Andrea Stretton is talking to Peter Carey. He is visiting Australia from his home in New York where his latest book, The Tax Inspector (1991), has just been published to rave reviews. The interview discusses whether getting some distance is ... [read more]
Menzies with RAAF trainees in Canada (c1941)
This clip from a home movie filmed by Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies on his tour from England to the United States of America is introduced with a title card that says ‘RAAF Trainees in Canada’. It then ... [read more]
Antipodean Chagall (1994)
Australian painter Arthur Boyd painted his 'Half-Caste Bride’ series in the 1950s, drawing international attention to his work. Art curator Barry Pearce explains how Boyd’s exposure to European painters like Goya gave him a new perspective on his own work. [read more]
Preparation (1956)
This clip gives an overview of the setting up of telephone, telegraph and broadcast equipment prior to the commencement of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The Duke of Edinburgh opens the Games on 22 November 1956. [read more]
Approaching Sydney (1919)
From onboard the biplane, Frank Hurley films two of the crew looking down over Sydney’s harbour. He captures aerial views of Sydney’s inner harbour suburbs including Watsons Bay, Vaucluse, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Rose Bay. A large crowd gathers ... [read more]
GPO street scenes (1942)
This unedited mute, black-and-white footage shows street scenes around the Sydney GPO, during removal of the clock tower in 1942. [read more]
A chance reunion (2003)
At a bus stop, old school friends Phaedra (Susan Prior) and Tia (Olivia Pigeot) run into each other for the first time in ages. They chat away, catching up with what they’ve been up to in the intervening period. [read more]
From Poland to Australia (2003)
Harvie Krumpet wishes for things to change, and they certainly do. The family home burns to the ground, his parents are frozen to death, the Germans invade and he escapes to Australia. [read more]
