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1965
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Men Of Capricorn
Men Of Capricorn1 1965 HD
The way of life for people living along the tropic of Capricorn in Queensland 1965. Farming and mining are the main industries in this area of...
Genre: Documentary
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1960
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David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill
David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill1 1960 HD
A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Moneta Eagles
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1958
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Dead on Their Feet
Dead on Their Feet1 1958 HD
A road safety film for pedestrians in city traffic. Demonstrates typical unsafe practices.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Jack Davey
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1966
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Life in Australia: Geraldton
Life in Australia: Geraldton1 1966 HD
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Western Australian...
Genre: Documentary
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1966
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Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga
Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga1 1966 HD
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the New South Wales...
Genre: Documentary
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1964
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Under Stress
Under Stress1 1964 HD
Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Nigel Lovell
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1971
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Three to Go
Three to Go6.00 1971 HD
An anthology of Australian short films by directors Brian Hannant ("Judy"), Oliver Howes ("Toula") and Peter Weir ("Michael"), each presenting a...
Genre: Drama
Cast: Matthew Burton
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1966
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The Case For Books
The Case For Books1 1966 HD
This film about Library services in Australia shows some of the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, the National Library with its varied...
Genre: Documentary
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1964
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Life in Australia: Mount Gambier
Life in Australia: Mount Gambier1 1964 HD
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian...
Genre: Documentary
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1968
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The Pictures That Moved: Australian Cinema 1896-1920
The Pictures That Moved: Australian Cinema 1896-19201 1968 HD
Part 1 of the History of Australian Cinema series. Australian cinema from the very beginning, from the newsreels, ethnographic and actuality films,...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Reg Perry
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1972
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Incredible Floridas
Incredible Floridas4.70 1972 HD
This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Richard Meale
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1972
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3 Directions in Australian Pop Music
3 Directions in Australian Pop Music7.00 1972 HD
A short documentary film by Peter Weir featuring the music of Wendy Saddington and Teardrop, the Indelible Murtceps and The Captain Matchbox Whoopee...
Genre: Documentary
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1959
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Canberra Today and Tomorrow
Canberra Today and Tomorrow1 1959 HD
Canberra, the National Capital of Australia, is a city which has been planned; a place where modern living is enriched by a lovely setting. But the...
Genre: Documentary
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1966
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Life In Australia: Adelaide
Life In Australia: Adelaide1 1966 HD
A picture of life in the South Australian capital of Adelaide in the mid 1960s, social, commercial and recreational.
Genre: Documentary
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1947
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Christmas Under the Sun
Christmas Under the Sun7.00 1947 HD
Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high. ...
Genre: Documentary
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1943
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These Stars Are Mine
These Stars Are Mine1 1943 HD
George Reynolds, recently discharged from the army, tells his father of his plans to marry and relax. Reynolds Snr tells his son that if Australia is...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Wilfrid Thomas
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1974
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Namatjira the Painter
Namatjira the Painter1 1974 HD
Traces the life and artistic development of the Aboriginal painter, the late Albert Namatjira. His environment, his introduction to painting, his...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Albert Namatjira
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1957
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Bring Out a Briton
Bring Out a Briton1 1957 HD
‘Bring Out a Briton’ was a short appeal for Australians to help the Immigration Department in its plan to form and assist a ‘Bring...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Chips Rafferty
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1967
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Desert People
Desert People5.00 1967 HD
Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Ian Dunlop
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1966
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Life in Australia: Perth
Life in Australia: Perth1 1966 HD
A picture of life in the West Australian capital of Perth in the mid 1960s. The social, business, sporting and other activities of an average...
Genre: Documentary
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