Australia's Amateur Hour was a pioneering radio talent show that became a pop-culture phenomenon.

Australia's Amateur Hour was a 1940s and 1950s radio talent show that Australians took to their hearts.

A young migrant from England is sponsored by a Shepparton farmer to work on the orchard and learn the industry from the ground up.

A look at how Australian fruit, vegetables and meat are grown, picked and canned in factories. Made by The National Film Board 1949. Directed by Jack S Allan.

Migratory beekeepers move their hives around the country, following the blossom.

Famed Australian harmonica player Horrie Dargie and his Rocking Reeds (a band of harmonica players) recorded this instrumental version in the early 1940s.

Children wearing party hats at the Dyer family home are seated around a table. Janet, the birthday girl, wears a blue dress and matching ribbon in her hair.

Printed glass slide featuring the lyrics the song I'll Be Home for Christmas (If Only in my Dreams).

Take a trip down memory lane into the suburbs of Adelaide. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high.

Take a trip down memory lane into the suburbs of Adelaide. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high.