TAGGED: 1900s
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On 20 October 1904, Dame Nellie Melba made history by recording for the Gramophone Company in London.

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Have you heard of the Marvellous Corricks? They were a family of entertainers who delighted Australian audiences with presentations of music, comedy and film in the early 20th century.

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This lightweight 35mm camera was patented in 1908 by France’s Joseph Jules Debrie and built by his son, André.

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This Prestwich 'Model 4' 35mm camera is one of the first professional moving picture cameras. It is also among the oldest cameras in the NFSA collection.

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This beautiful, handpainted Edison horn from the early 1900s would have been a classy addition to any Edwardian living room.

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Known as a talking machine, gramophones playing flat discs, or records, gradually replaced Edison’s cylinders as the preferred format for playing music in the home.

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After the invention of the cinematograph in 1892 and the introduction of commercial cinema screenings in 1895, magic lanterns began looking a little old hat.

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We bring you a highlights package of Australian Rules brilliance – rare historical footage, legendary players, magic moments and the ultimate footy anthem. Football is the winner!

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Crystal sets are the simplest type of radio receiver.

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This is the earliest audio recording of an Australian Governor-General, a farewell message to Australia by Hallam Lord Tennyson.