Advertisements can be memorable for many reasons, but the vintage ads of early last century are notable for their commitment to telling a story.

An ambulance delivers the victim of a road accident to the emergency entrance of Alfred Hospital. Stretcher bearers transport the patient inside where he is taken to casualty.

This short ad from 1991 featuring Kylie Minogue is a memorable example of Coca-Cola’s use of celebrity endorsements to sell their product to a young fan base. 

A look back at the portrayal of women and men as homemakers and breadwinners in cinema advertising from the 1940s.

Narrating the life of bachelor Henry, this cartoon-style advertisement for Rinso washing powder shows how this miraculous laundry product can turn anyone’s life around!

This is a complete colour Tandaco Prepared Stuffing cinema advertisement from approximately 1942.

This black-and-white cinema advertisement for Persil Washing Powder uses the style of a romantic musical to literally sing the praises of the powder’s effectiveness.

This collection of vintage Australian cinema, radio and television advertisements spans six decades, two world wars and thirteen prime ministers.

In this animated cinema advertisement from the 1930s, a tradesperson is fixing a broken electric refrigerator in the kitchen.

This cinema advertisement for MILO shows how to get a good night’s rest and plenty of energy for the morning – just drink a cup of MILO before bedtime!