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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
Similarity: 75%

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

United Kingdom, 1989
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The Irish empire

Ireland, 1999
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After Cook

Australia, 1969
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Australian report

Australia, 1973
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Everything under the sun

Australia, 1970
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Reflections: Ireland

Ireland, 1978
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Through Australian eyes

Australia, 1983
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Of dreams and reasons

Australia, 1983
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Everything under the sun [Greek version]

Australia, 1970
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Foreigners

Australia, 1985
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Destination Australia: the migrant story

Australia, 2001
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Australian diary. No. 070

Australia, 1953
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The Islanders

Australia, 1968
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Australian [colour] diary. No. 037. Country jazz

Australia, 1971
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