Der alte Mann und der Storch

Simply Metric

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

Kookaburras - Die lachenden Vögel

Documentary about kookaburras

Ura, sauver l'oiseau sacré des australes

Ungezähmt - Im Fluss des Lebens

Chlorine and the Firefighter

This 1974 film is dedicated by the Chlorine Institute to the public interest. It is specifically intended to assist firefighters and other emergency services. The techniques demonstrated are appropriate for emergency use; different circumstances might require modified or additional procedure. The information is drawn from sources believed to be reliable. The Institute, its members any organizations cooperating in the development of this film, jointly or severally, cannot be responsible for how the information is used and must make this legal disclaimer. This is a 1960s era, color movie about Chlorine and emergency workers… specifically, firefighters. The film is intended to show firefighters what chlorine is, what a chlorine emergency might involve, how a company can plan ahead and how an emergency can be handled safely.

National Milk Cocoa

Drinking chocolate flashes before your eyes and makes an offer you can't refuse.

Women After the War

A provoking film on the place of women.

Playing with Fire

You're asking for trouble when you play with fire - and this public information film is the stuff of nightmares.

Women in Industry

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

Burns and Scalds

Hard-hitting depiction of the danger to children of burns and scalds.

Herrings

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

The Three Children

Public warning film on road safety for children - 3 small children meet Death.

On Closer Inspection

"Without leaving his own garden, a man may know the world" - an abstract study of the wildlife found in every garden.

The Making of Moonflower

Behind the scenes documentary about the making of the two time selected film "Moonflower"

Dr. Wise on Influenza

A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

Planning for Public Shelter Entry

The film features a meeting led by Dave Taylor, the shelter manager, discussing the protocols and responsibilities for staff members involved in managing a public shelter. Key participants, including operations deputy Harvey Johnson and health leader Mrs. Carter, outline their roles in ensuring a smooth entry for occupants during an emergency. The meeting emphasizes the importance of organization, communication, and the distribution of supplies. Staff members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each other's duties and prepare for potential scenarios, including managing newcomers and ensuring safety and sanitation within the shelter.

Planning For Emergence From Public Shelters

A training film for public shelter managers explaining when people should be allowed to leave the shelter after a disaster.

Australia: Land of Parrots

Discover the beauty, brilliance and behaviour of Australia's most conspicuous birds - parrots and cockatoos in Australia: Land of Parrots. Multi-award winning, natural history filmmakers David Parer and Elizabeth Parer-Cook have turned their cameras to the sky to capture the spirit of these dazzling birds with breathtaking results - including rare and never before seen footage - all shot in HD.