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Tagged: Australian history

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Australian History Timeline: From pre-1770s to 2000s
A collection of clips covering Australian history from hundreds of thousands of years ago to the beginning of the 21st Century. WARNING: this collection may contain names, images or voices of...
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The Prime Ministers' National Treasures with Warren Brown
Warren Brown reveals the emotional lives of Australian prime ministers through 12 objects they used every day or otherwise adored. Items include Robert Menzies' home movie camera, Joseph Lyons' love...
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Investigating National Treasures with Warren Brown
Take a road trip of discovery with Warren Brown as he reveals a fascinating mix of national treasures drawn from collections across Australia. The political cartoonist, columnist and history 'tragic...
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1960s Australia – fashion, pop culture and events
The 1960s was one of the most tumultuous and divisive decades in world history – including in Australia. It saw the birth of the civil rights movement, greater moves towards equality for women in the...
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Australian History Timeline: 1950s to 2000s
The Australian History Timeline features over 90 film clips showcasing a unique collection of Australian history documentaries. Part 3 covers the 1950s to the 2000s.
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Australian History Timeline: 1900s to 1940s
The Australian History Timeline features over 90 film clips showcasing a unique collection of Australian history documentaries. Part 2 covers the 1900s to the 1940s.
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Australian History Timeline: Pre-1770s to 1890s
The Australian History Timeline features over 90 film clips showcasing a unique collection of Australian history documentaries. Part 1 covers pre-1770s to the 1890s.
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National Treasures from Australian History
Discover the stories behind some of Australia's beloved – and also lesser-known – national treasures.
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Australia in Colour – landmark SBS series with NFSA content
The NFSA provided nearly three-quarters of the footage used in the groundbreaking four-part series Australia in Colour.
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Constructing Australia: Stuart Crosses the Continent
There was enormous public and media speculation about which group would be first to cross the continent's interior: the Victorian-backed Burke and Wills party or South Australia's Stuart expedition...
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