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The Spirit of Anzac: Enlistment

This clip commemorates the anniversary of the departure of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) from Albany, Western Australia in November 1914. 

The clip is narrated by Bryan Brown.

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Australian troops sent to Vietnam

This Movietone News clip shows Australian troops embarking for Vietnam in 1965.

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For the Honour of Australia: All that was left of the Emden

Jack Lane (actor unknown) recounts the story of the Sydney’s battle with the Emden, which is re-created with historical and miniatures footage.

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For the Honour of Australia: New sailors board the Tingira

New recruits to the Royal Australian Navy are rowed to the Tingira, their training ship, in Sydney Harbour.

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For the Honour of Australia: 'The Sydney's first shot for Australia'

A radar operator receives a brief message from an island near Cocos Island, saying that an ‘enemy cruiser’ has landed men on the island.

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The Hero of the Dardanelles: Beach landing at Gallipoli

Australian long boats reach the beach at Gallipoli, early in the morning on 25 April 1915. Hundreds of men storm ashore under heavy fire from rifle and artillery.

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The Hero of the Dardanelles: The departure for Egypt

Having said goodbye to his family, Will (Guy Hastings) marches out with his unit to board a transport ship. As his ship sails, he reads his farewell letters.

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The Hero of the Dardanelles: 'He did his duty'

Will (Guy Hastings) joins his friends in Martin Place, Sydney, for a drink. They discuss the war while drinking and Will urges them to join up.

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The Hero of the Dardanelles: A soldier in the making

Will Brown (Guy Hastings) has joined up. He realises it is time to put away the things of his sporting youth. He picks up his rifle and heads off to training camp.

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Australasian Gazette: Goodbye Sunny New South Wales

This newsreel footage from 1917 encourages young men to enlist for the First World War.