With all five overpasses opened to traffic and most of the roadwork laid, the final touches are added to the expressway including the installation of overhead lighting; the laying of asphalt paving

On 31 March, 1966, the 'newly minted' Prime Minister, Harold Holt, participated in the laying of the foundation stone for the National Library of Australia.

Mark McManus as Will and Jeanie Drynan as Jacky in a photograph by Mark Strizic and Robin Copping from Two Thousand Weeks  (Tim Burstall, Australia, 1969). 

One of the most recognisable Australian theme songs, ‘Play School Theme (There's a Bear in There)’ was composed by Richard Connolly with lyrics by Rosemary Milne.

English-born Australian singer Frank Ifield recorded ‘I Remember You’ in a yodelling country music style in 1962.

A prosecutor (Kenric Hudson) interrogates robbery and murder suspect George Lister (Owen Weingott) in court. Summary by Kate Matthews.

Detective Sergeant Bronson (Terry McDermott), Detective Fraser (Lex Mitchell) and Inspector Connolly (John Fegan) have three suspects for the murder of escaped prisoner Edgar Thompson.

Never-before-seen footage of The Beatles, getting ready for the special The Music of Lennon & McCartney on 1 November 1965. This clip is silent.

Delight in this elegant sample of cinema and TV ads from the 1920s to 1960s for Australian underwear brand Berlei.

Berlei cinema and television advertisements and educational glass slides from the 1920s to the 1960s offer a window onto Australian fashion and social mores.