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Rare footage of David Gulpilil dancing in 1979

This never-before-seen home movie footage of David Gulpilil dancing in 1979 was recently donated to the NFSA.

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Australian History Timeline: Pre-1770s to 1890s

The Australian History Timeline features over 90 film clips showcasing a unique collection of Australian history documentaries. Part 1 covers pre-1770s to the 1890s.

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Waltzing Matilda songsheet

Most Australians know that Banjo Paterson wrote the lyrics to 'Waltzing Matilda' but who wrote the music?

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Waltzing Matilda - John Collinson

This is the first recording of 'Waltzing Matilda’, recorded by Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, tenor John Collinson in London in 1926.

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Who sang Waltzing Matilda?

Investigating the background of the man who first recorded Waltzing Matilda.

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Waltzing Matilda - The Merry Singers

It’s interesting to hear Waltzing Matilda sung with an American accent. The group sings a harmonised version of the chorus.

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Waltzing Matilda - Massed Bands of the Australian Army

The 1956 Melbourne Olympics generated several recordings of Waltzing Matilda, including this one from the Massed Bands of the Australian Regular Army, conducted by Maj. RA Newman.

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Waltzing Matilda

The entire history of Australian recorded music can be traced through versions of Waltzing Matilda.

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And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda - Eric Bogle

Waltzing Matilda has inspired numerous other songs.

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Waltzing Matilda - The Franklyn B Paverty Bush Band

The Franklyn B Paverty Bush Band has been a Canberra institution for many years and recorded Waltzing Matilda twice on one CD.