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The Irish in Australia: Echo of a Distant Drum

Australia, 1986
film

One in three Australians have Irish origins - and this is reflected in the national character. The humour; the sense of self-mockery; ideals of fair play; the..

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Threads of Ireland

Australia, 1987
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The Irishman

Australia, 1978
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Portrait of an Australian

Australia, 1962
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And their ghosts may be heard

Australia, 1975
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Secrets

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After Cook

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Australian report

Australia, 1973
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Everything under the sun

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Reflections: Ireland

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Through Australian eyes

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Of dreams and reasons

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Everything under the sun [Greek version]

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Foreigners

Australia, 1985
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Destination Australia: the migrant story

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Australian diary. No. 070

Australia, 1953
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The Islanders

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Australian [colour] diary. No. 037. Country jazz

Australia, 1971
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Sons of Matthew

Australia, 1949
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