The oldest tennis tournament in the world is no stranger to Australian winners – lift the cup with Lleyton, celebrate with Ash, and travel back in time with these moments from Wimbledon history.

The 1965 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final, held on 3 July that year, is a gre

These vintage promotional films for Tasmania, now restored in stunning 4K, take us on a dreamy journey through the island’s recent past, showing us the streetscapes, landscapes, fashions and pastimes of the 1930s and 1960s.

Built on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin, the National Library of Australia was officially established on 23 March 1961 as an addition to the cultural institutions of Australia’s national capital.

Rare television broadcast coverage of the famous 1964 VFL Grand Final has been located, digitised and preserved in the NFSA collection.

Highlights from quarter 4 of the 1964 grand final match between Melbourne and Collingwood, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 19 September 1964. 

Highlights from quarter 3 of the 1964 grand final match between Melbourne and Collingwood, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 19 September 1964. 

This clip is a short excerpt from a 1976 documentary special made by the Nine Network titled The Great Grand Finals: The St George Era. 

The Lorrae Desmond Show (1960–64) was an early ABC TV production hosted by Lorrae Desmond, who was later known for playing Shirley Gilroy on the drama series A Country Practice (1

Excerpt from episode 65 of the musical variety show Sing Sing Sing (1962-1965), hosted by Johnny O'Keefe.