TAGGED: 1940s
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Stephen Kinnane tells the story behind the human rights award-winning documentary about the Coolbaroo League.

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The Argonauts Club was first broadcast on Melbourne ABC Radio in Melbourne, from 1933-34.

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This silent newsreel from 30 July 1948 shows Sir Laurence Olivier and his wife Vivien Leigh attending a charity matinee of Hamlet (Laurence Olivier, UK, 1948) at the Embassy Theatre in Syd

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The Piddington Show, broadcast on Melbourne radio 3KZ in 1947, featured husband and wife mentalism team Sydney and Lesley (née Pope) Piddington performing their telepathy acts.

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Recording of a performance of 'A Melbourne Carol' composed by Norman Banks. This was performed by St Patrick's Choir, conducted by Dr. Percy Jones for Carols by Candlelight in 1949. 

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A host chats with children who are visiting Santa Claus in 'Santaland'. The hot topics include, 'What would you like for Christmas?'

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Images like this one illustrate a before and after image of a woman who, under Berlei's direction, has made changes to her diet, exercise regime, posture, foundation garment, make-up and choice of

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This glass slide illustrates a before and after image of a woman who, under Berlei's direction, has made changes to her diet, exercise regime, posture, foundation garment, make-up and choice of fas

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Classic tricks of the before and after genre are employed here including: a more fashionable dress, more upright posture and a happier and more confident expression on the 'after' model's face.

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This hand-coloured glass slide would have been shown in cinemas aimed at patrons who aspired to look like a Hollywood movie star.