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Works explorer

The Gossips

Australia, 1948
film

Role reversal advertisement for Persils’ soap powder showing George Wallace in apron preaching the benefits of the product to his male neighbours.

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Cold action cleans and whitens

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His Royal Highness

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Guess whose mum's got a Whirlpool [advertisement]

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AFL: I'd like to see that [advertisement] 1996

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George Wallace: Australia's premier comedian

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Una Filma di

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Man in the white suit

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Cleans, Whitens and Brightens

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Soft soap

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Funny by George

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Applause please

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Let hi-speed clean your oven!

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Harmony Row

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Essie Coffey and Martha Ansara on set

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Country comfort

Australia, 1996
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Autowash

Victoria, Australia, 2003
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