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Cockatoo Circus: Melbourne Exhibition Building and Aquarium

Performing cockatoos, the Melbourne Exhibition Building (now the Royal Exhibition Building) and Australia's first aquarium feature in this Cine Service production from 1949.

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Showies and Sideshow Alley – Sydney Stories with Warren Fahey

This episode of Sydney Stories with Warren Fahey takes a look at the Sydney Show – where the country comes to town – and especially the curios of Sideshow Alley.

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Australian Circus Shows, Performers and History

This collection celebrates Australia's rich history of circus and carnival performers.

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Orphan of the Wilderness: Chut's Revenge

Shorty McGee (Harry Abdy) has punished his prize attraction, Chut the boxing kangaroo, by denying him water for two days.

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Orphan of the Wilderness: Joey in pants

Hunters have killed Chut’s mother and scattered his mob. Desperate for food, Chut arrives at the Henton farm, where Mrs Henton (Ethel Saker) spots him at the gate.

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Orphan of the Wilderness: Bondi bush baby

Chut explores his forest world, hopping about madly, as his mother keeps a watchful eye.