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In 1913 the Basic Living Wage of 2 pounds 8 shillings a week is introduced. Politicians, including William Morris (Billy) Hughes, lay the Foundation Stone for the new National Capital in Canberra. From the website Australians At Work |
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For 6 years the two half arches gradually draw closer together. A dream is realised when the heaviest and biggest bridge arch in the world is finally completed. From the website Australians At Work |
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The opening sequence from <cite>Six O'Clock Rock</cite> - Australia's first national teenage programme on the ABC. Scott Goodings gives a history of music shows on Australian television. From the website From Wireless to Web |
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An artist and two drovers capture the beauty of 1200 head of cattle making their way across the outback in the last great Australian cattle drive. From the website Australians At Work |
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It hasn't rained for 18 months and 5,000 sheep have already perished. Farmer Max Russell is desperate to save his remaining flock. He hands them over to a drover. From the website Australians At Work |
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In 1912, Mawson's expedition arrived in the Antarctic. Little did they realise it was the windiest place on the globe. From the website Australians At Work |
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No matter how well our roads are monitored, the human factor is always unpredictable. What happens when a semi-trailer runs out of fuel on the freeway? From the website Australians At Work |
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Three lighthouse keepers and their families are the only residents on remote and windswept Maatsuyke Island, off the south-west coast of Tasmania. From the website Australians At Work |
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Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory is the home of coastal Aboriginal People. On the beach it's time to play out one of the dramas of daily life - the return of the hunters. From the website Australians At Work |
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<cite>Aboriginal People in the Gibson Desert</cite> is an excerpt from the film <cite>Desert People</cite> (51 mins), produced in 1966. In 1966 a few Aboriginal families were living nomadic lives in the heart of Australia's Gibson Desert. From the website Australians At Work |
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Indigenous art is like topographic mapping of land and culture. Michael Nelson Tjakamarra works at painting concentric circles which represent sacred sites. From the website Australians At Work |
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Indigenous people, particularly those from remote communities, fear seeking medical attention. Joan Winch, an Indigenous health professional, set up a health worker training college for Indigenous health workers. From the website Australians At Work |
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The Yugal Cattle Co was given a grant of $336,000 to go into business running a cattle station. Their dreams of making money from cattle and beef export are big but there are problems. Traditional Indigenous laws are different from white man's law. From the website Australians At Work |
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Australia needs new migrants to populate the country and build a more prosperous nation. English lessons are available everywhere, including through correspondence and radio courses. From the website Australians At Work |
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In the remote outback, a policeman sets out with two Indigenous stockmen to inspect the many hundreds of kilometres he patrols. His duties cover everything from punishing lawbreakers to acting as postmaster. From the website Australians At Work |
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Australia's far north Arnhem Land is patrolled by the wildlife ranger. In a remote and vast area of pristine natural beauty, the work ranges from tracking wildlife to rescuing baby turtles. From the website Australians At Work |
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An excerpt from <cite>The Royal Empire Society Banquet</cite>. Liz Jacka describes the impact which radio broadcasts had on Australian life. From the website From Wireless to Web |
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A young boy plays along with a musical game during one of the many ABC broadcasts for children. Children from around Australia tune into a kindergarten broadcast over the ABC. Tim Bowden remembers the ABC children's program <cite>The Argonauts</cite>. From the website From Wireless to Web |
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A young boy plays along with a musical game during one of the many ABC broadcasts for children. Children from around Australia tune into a kindergarten broadcast over the ABC. Tim Bowden remembers the ABC children's program <cite>The Argonauts</cite>. From the website From Wireless to Web |
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Members of the 2000 Australian Davis Cup team, including Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt, talk about their relationship with their coach, John Newcombe. For Newcombe, the role of the coach is to treat your team as you yourself would want to be treated. From the website Australians At Work |
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Georgina Parkes and Lisa Forrest are competing together in the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane. The loser, Georgina Parkes, struggles with her disappointment. From the website Australians At Work |
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Youth has become a new target audience for television programmers. From the website From Wireless to Web |
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In the 1930s Nancy Bird Walton became known as the "Angel of the Desert", working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Some tried to discourage a woman flying on her own in the turbulent conditions of the outback. From the website Australians At Work |