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Living Melbourne 1896-1910

Australia, 1988
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Melbourne’s oldest surviving films are assembled on this compilation, with stills and supporting commentary by film historian Chris Long. Films include ..

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The Pictures that moved: Australian cinema 1896-1920

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Melbourne Cup 1896

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Living Ballarat: 1901-1941

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VFL on film 1909-1945: Marking time. - Vol. 1.

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A Toast to Melbourne

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Melbourne : films of the fifties

Australia, 1998
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[Melbourne newsreel: 1925]

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Victoria: 100 years of progress

Australia, 1934
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The City of Melbourne

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Fashions, flowers and favourites

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[Melbourne]

Australia, 1935
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Queensland's first films 1895-1910

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History of Australian Cinema [DVD]

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Glimpses of Australia. [No. 01?]

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Melbourne (no. 8)

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Geelong and district : Moving memories 1911 - 1950s

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Glimpses of Australia. [No. 01] [excerpt]

Australia, 1928
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