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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Crystal sets are the simplest type of radio receiver.

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