A ferry ride in 1932 is captured by Leslie Francis Farey’s 16mm home movie camera. The Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen from the bow of a ferry leaving Circular Quay and from directly underneath.

The Farey family travelled from Victoria to Sydney for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932.

This clip shows the gathering of people, probably members of the Farey family, at an alpine lodge. They are all well dressed in suits and hats.

The Farey family enjoy a picnic on a river bank in the 1930s. They drink tea and throw stones into the river.

Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1971. Directed by Brian Hannant. Travelling around Sydney using a variety of public transport.

An intertitle introduces the ‘monster parade’ as floats and exhibits parade down the street.

Poster for Seventh Sydney Super 8 Film Festival, held in November 1998 in Sydney and Melbourne. The Festival featured films from Australia, West Germany and Japan.

Leslie Francis Farey films his first walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 and the panoramic view he enjoyed of Sydney Harbour.