TAGGED: 1960s
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‘The Loved One’ was the debut single released by the Melbourne rhythm and blues band The Loved Ones.

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Wilma Reading spent most of her singing career abroad, with little fame or recognition back in Australia.

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The Death of a Wombat is an award-winning radio documentary by writer and producer George Ivan Smith and composer Geroge S English.

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Curator Nick Henderson shares excerpts from the home movies of Ken Garrahy, which are unique for documenting gay social life in Sydney in the 1960s.

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The NFSA has restored four landmark films by Italian-Australian filmmaker Giorgio Mangiamele – Il Contratto (1953), The Spag (1962), Ninety Nine Per Cent (1963) and Clay (1965).

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Chris (Chris Tsalikis) offers Nick (George Dixon) money to leave. Margot (Janina Lebedew) tells her father (Robert Clarke) she loves Nick.

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Nick (George Dixon) embraces Margot (Janina Lebedew). Margot knows their love cannot last.

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Nick (George Dixon) is on the run from the police. Margot (Janina Lebedew) and her father (Claude Thomas) stop to help.

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Australia adopted decimal currency in 1966 following a major public awareness campaign that included television and radio advertisements featuring the characters of Dollar Bill an

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This selection of Australian daybill posters for classic UK and Hollywood films represents the diverse talents and achievements of Australian creatives overseas.