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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo by Eric Jupp

One of the most recognisable Australian television theme songs, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo was composed by English-born musician and band leader Eric Jupp (1922-2003).

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Merry Indie Christmas

At Christmas time, our Sound Curators research and acquire a small number of compositions by independent Australian artists for preservation in the NFSA collection.

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Sounds of Australia 2016

Ten sound recordings with cultural, historical and aesthetic significance have been added to Sounds of Australia for 2016. 

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Sounds of Australia 2015

Ten sound recordings with cultural, historical and aesthetic significance were added to Sounds of Australia for 2015. 

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On Our Selection: Home dentistry for Dad Rudd

Mrs Rudd (Alfreda Bevan) tries to welcome Mrs White (Dorothy Dunkley) to her humble home, but Dad Rudd (Bert Bailey) scares her away when he appears in his nightshirt.

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On Our Selection: 'I'll break your spirit, Rudd'

Old Carey (Len Budrick) calls in a long-standing debt from Rudd, confiscating his livestock in an attempt to force him to sell a parcel of land.

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On Our Selection: A bull in a house

Dave (Fred MacDonald) and his new wife Lily (Lilias Adeson) have moved into a newly built shack over the hill from the main house.

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Nagra 4.2 Portable Sound Recorder

Portable professional tape recorder contained in a blue carry case with strap. Contains two main reels with a number of dials located on the top and the side.

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Fanny's Memory of the World

Tasmanian Aboriginal recordings are inscribed in the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

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2016 at the NFSA

The NFSA collects tens of thousands of items every year. What were some of the highlights for 2016?