The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A well shot sequence showing the arrival of a heavily laden troop ship at Port Melbourne probably in September, 1918; the troops were about to commence their first home leave after fighting overseas. Soldiers are seen waving from and hanging over the railing, throwing baggage down a ramp and holding out their hats for offerings from a man on the wharf. A senior officer gives an address to men assembled on the deck. Cars bedecked with flags of different nations arrive in a stream, stopping by the gangplank by the ship. The men are picked up as they disembark the ship. Following scenes are of the parade of cars driving down Melbourne's main streets (one scene identified as Swanston Street) through cheering, flag waving crowds which include groups such as nurses, school children and 'friendly societies'. The cars pass beneath a banner which reads " Well Done/ Sth Melbourne/Welcomes You Home". Following scenes are taken at barracks and include excellent slow panning shots of officers and men. A foot parade through St Kilda follows, photographic operators can be seen. This film appears to have been professionally shot and may be an official film or made for newsreel.
An amateur film taken by 28925 Flight Sergeant Clair Gordon Rogers while serving in Egypt with the RAAF and on return to Australia in 1946. The first scene is a brief close up of a sign for the RAAF L
A home movie covering a city march and after of returned Army and RAAF from service in South Vietnam. Film opens with a graphic title W Long Pictures presents then titles The fighting 5th return and S
A patriotic amateur film, commences with opening title; shot of flags ; dignitaries making speeches in an official setting; preparation for military service, showing the donning of boots and other ele
Staff Cadets at Duntroon are seen undergoing academic training in chemistry and physics, mechanical, electrical and radio engineering, as well as all aspects of military and physical training. Scenes
Opening scene 2nd Lieutenant John Bryden Wells. Nile River scenes. Boulevarde, cars and horse drawn vehicles. Nile showing Egyptian boats [feluccas]. El Montaza Royal Gardens Alexandria. Alexandria st
This film shot by the British war correspondent Ellis Ashmead Bartlett shows scenes at Anzac, Cape Helles and Sulva Bay, and contains written commentaries by Australian historian C E W Bean. There ar
