Construction of the Perth to Coolgardie Water Scheme is a story of personal tragedy, political rivalries, corruption and trial by media that nearly tore apart Australia at the moment of its birth.

Dr Charles Gower was delighted to watch himself in a government documentary, 45 years after it was filmed.

This is a story of personal tragedy, political rivalries, corruption and trial by media that nearly tore apart Australia at the moment of its birth.

This is a story of personal tragedy, political rivalries, corruption and trial by media that nearly tore apart Australia at the moment of its birth.

Explore the beauty of Perth, Western Australia and surrounds in this collection of footage covering 1907 to 1972.

This film was made in 1940 by William George Alma, a member of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society who was predominantly a magician and collector of material about magic.

Aboriginal men breaking in horses and donkeys and racing them at Moola Bulla Government Station, East Kimberley. Round Australia with the MacRobertson Expedition (1928)

This film was made in 1940 by William George Alma, a member of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society who was predominantly a magician and collector of material about magic.

Sue Gordon AM of the Yamatji Nation describes her experience of being removed from her family and what is recorded in her file.

Author Steve Kinnane of the Miriworng Nation sets the historical context of the clip.