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Mini beat-the-buzzer (1971)
A mini beat-the-buzzer competition takes the teams into the last advertisement break before the final round. [read more]
The ‘hero’ Beowulf (1980)
The hero Beowulf (voiced by Arthur Dignam) and his men arrive at the King’s mead hall. [read more]
Apology to the ancestors (1996)
Mrs Chan (Cecilia Lee) comes to try to rouse her daughter Bing (Annie Yip) from the depths of depression. This illness developed once her parents decided to move from the house she had made ready for them. Old Mrs Chan ... [read more]
Overrepresentation (2005)
A background to the Koori Court system is given over a montage of Indigenous inmates in prison. Rob Hulls recites the incident that inspired him to have discussions with the Koori community once he became Attorney-General of Victoria. [read more]
The Alan Jones program (1995)
Sydney radio 'shock jock’ Alan Jones broadcasts his daily program for ordinary Australians. He specialises in contentious and volatile issues and exaggerates them to achieve high ratings. The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Robert Tickner, comments that his department is kept ... [read more]
A family of artists (1980)
Using ochres, clay and charcoal as his paints, Jack Wunuwun sits and paints. His wife Margaret leaves the baby with Jack as she and the other women go off to collect pandanus leaves for weaving into baskets. The women also ... [read more]
Thirty years (2000)
Over shots of the town of Fitzroy Crossing, Willigan tells us that the Indigenous population have been employed in the CDEP or working for the dole scheme for nearly 30 years. We see people working and collecting their payment. ... [read more]
Rodeo, Mt St John (c1934)
Members of the crowd at the rodeo watch from the stands, sit down to a meal and picnic on the grounds. A man drinking a glass of beer is intercut with rodeo footage played in reverse to suggest he is ... [read more]
True believers (1973)
While in Victoria assisting the Labor campaign for the May 1973 state elections, Gough Whitlam addresses a crowd in the Bendigo Trades Hall, and is presented with a gift. [read more]
Petrol for the cities (c1923)
A fleet of Shell oil trucks carrying tankers of oil arrive in Melbourne. As the convoy arrives, the bustle of the city – its transport, people and buildings – form the backdrop. Small boats are docked in the harbour and ... [read more]
‘Two rows of alternating teeth’ (1998)
A playful presentation of various images of women’s form in art and fashion. The woman featured in the clip is Kate Champion; voice-over narration is by Arthur Dignam. [read more]
‘You’re not the same people’ (1986)
After smoking a lot of dope, Trevor (David Argue) asks Kath about the crime she’s charged with – murdering a publican. Kath (Lydia Miller) tells them the real story. Nikki (Gia Carides) asks her why she ran away to Sydney, ... [read more]
‘One of the world’s finest boulevards’ (c1929)
This clip shows St Kilda Road and Flinders Street Station, Melbourne in approximately 1929. Commuters spill out of the train to the main intersection outside the railway station. [read more]
The Lodge (1953)
This clip from the Menzies home movie collection shows the Lodge in snow as well as Spring. [read more]
Withdrawing funds (1951)
In the ground floor customer service area of the Sydney central branch of the Commonwealth Bank in Martin Place, Mr Phillips explains to the children the system of withdrawing account funds from a bank branch. [read more]
Repairing the damage (1974)
Workers are shown in the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy fixing roofs and securing tarpaulin for protection. Fallen trees, collapsed buildings, debris and shells of houses can be seen. [read more]
The claim (1989)
This clip introduces Murray Island in the Torres Strait and some of the plaintiffs involved in the claim for native title over the island – James Rice, Father Dave Passi and Koiki 'Eddie’ Mabo. [read more]
Parisian bohemians (2002)
The Australian opera is on tour with La Boheme. Part of act one is set on a very cold evening in the garret of two starving young bohemians. [read more]
‘You’re not taking the Kingswood!’ (1980)
While Ted (Ross Higgins) and son-in-law Bruno (Lex Marinos) argue over the value of Australian inventions, Thelma (Judi Farr) responds to an unexpected ring on the doorbell. [read more]
‘The horrible thought of being eaten alive’ (2004)
Ben Cropp introduces the subject of shark and crocodile attacks on humans, including a close shave of his own in 2004, as featured on Channel Seven’s current affairs program Today Tonight (1995–current). [read more]
