Following the laying of the foundation stone in 1913, about 400 guests attended a banquet in a marquee that had been erected on Kurrajong Hill, now Capital Hill.

Michael Leahy’s photographs and footage show the highlanders surrounding and looking at a gramophone (with a 1930s recording of ‘Looking on the Bright Side of Life’ playing on the soundtrack).

Sir Donald Bradman is recognised internationally as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, but did you know he also briefly acted in a movie?

This Movietone Newsreel from 1938 follows a young boy from the suburb of Bellevue Hill as he takes a trip on his bicycle through the busy streets of Sydney.

This newsreel segment from 1933 profiles Australian Jack Crawford, the world No. 1 men’s tennis player that year.

Singer-songwriter Jack O'Hagan wrote over 600 songs, including 'Along the Road to Gundagai' and 'Our Don Bradman'.

In his only filmed performance, broadcaster, singer, composer and performing artist Jack O’Hagan recites his most famous composition 'Along the Road to Gundagai’ (1922).

A 1930s song about female aviator Amy Johnson, written by Jack O'Hagan and sung by Bob Molyneux. 

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The foxtrot 'Carry On', written and composed by Jack O’Hagan, was recorded by The Sundowners Harmony Quartette in 1931.

Close up head shot of Jim Gerald in a hat with glasses looking to his left. Jim Gerald in white writing and Studio Piaz, Paris logo at bottom of image.