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The Breaking of the drought

Australia, 1920
film

Episode of Series “Reel Australia”. When the outback station of Wallaby is gripped by drought, the proud old owner, Jo Galloway, can do nothing to..

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On our selection

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Painted daughters (1925)

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For the term of his natural life

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Swimming

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Spirit of the railway

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A Rat in the building

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Getting wet

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