A short extract from the morning program ‘Nicky and Graham’ starring Nicky (Clifford Nicholls Whitta) and Graham Kennedy on Melbourne radio station 3UZ in June 1955. Nicky and Graham

A tourist visiting Far North Queensland investigates what underpins the tropical north and discovers it is more than just a holiday destination.

Broken Hill, the "Barrier City", stands in one of Australia's most desolate regions in western N.S.W.

This roller skating footage features the St. Moritz Skaters - choreographed sequences are performed by June and Dick Evans followed by Roderick Cowden and Vera Cowden (nee Paravicini).

This home movie footage features Leo Jensen, an Australian heavy weight wrestling champion based in Newcastle, NSW.

From The Film Australia Collection. Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1959. Directed by Richard Mason.

From The Film Australia Collection. Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1959, directed by Richard Mason.

This clip features home movie footage taken by Gerty Anschel (c.1954-1955) with audio commentary by filmmaker and artist Philippe Mora.

Tommy Trinder behind a camera with an indigenous cast member.

At the peanut processing plants, the peanuts come out of large roasting ovens to be aired and cooled. In the next phase, peanuts go through the blanching machine and have their husks removed.