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Surf culture has been an important part of the Australian identity for over a century.
The influence of surfing can be seen in many of the films, music recordings and newsreels in the NFSA collection...
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From national surf carnivals and cultural events to family holidays by the sea, Australians love spending time at the beach.
With its unique history, rituals, language and customs, Australia's beach...
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The summer of 1963-64, 50 years ago, was the summer of surf music in Australia.
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Models show the latest swimming costume fashions at the first annual beach inspector's dinner in 1955.
The commentary is laced with innuendo and the swimsuit models are likened to 'dishes on the menu...
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Early morning at an almost empty Bondi Beach. Rubbish is removed by local council workers and volunteer lifesavers check their gear, allocate safe surfing areas, and practise their lifesaving skills...
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The Crunchie wrapper in this ad shows it to be a Fry’s product and has no reference to 'Cadbury’s Dairy Milk’ at all. As with earlier campaigns, youth and vibrancy are a key part of the message.
This...
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Shot at the famous Bondi Beach, the film reflects on the prominence of beach culture in Australia.
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Excerpt from a documentary about Australians’ love affair with the beach, narrated by David Wenham.
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This newsreel vividly captures 'some Sunday morning’ at St Kilda Beach, Melbourne, showcasing 1920s swimming costumes, parasols and beach culture.
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Narrated by David Wenham, this clip explores significant landmarks in the history of the interaction between Australian culture and the beach.
