The Opening Of Canberra, Australia's Capital City
This is the official film made on the day of the opening of the Federal Parliament House in Canberra to record and preserve that significant ceremony. The formal opening by the Duke and Duchess of York in 1927, was one of the Cinema Branch's Know Your Own Country series. It is one of many films in The Film Australia Collection that have captured unique, historical events that form part of Australia's visual memory. Filming those parts of the ceremony that took place in the Senate chamber proved to be a challenging exercise. The lights could be turned on only for two minutes at a time. Cinema Branch cinematographer, Bert Ive, and his assistant Reg Pearse had to work quickly to try and capture these important moments. Fortunately many of the events took place outdoors. Made by The Cinema and Photographic Branch 1927.
Although originally a silent film with inter-title cards the NFSA recently commissioned a musical accompaniment, devised and performed by Elaine Loebenstein, to be added to this film as part of the Canberra 100 celebrations.
As The Film Australia Collection marks its 100th year there are many NFSA online resource available; films, photos and blogs.
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Old Parliament House is home to the Museum of Australian Democracy.
eResources | Newspapers for Family History
Help – I need newspapers that aren’t in Trove!
Trove is excellent source for Australian newspapers up until 1955, but where do you find newspapers that aren't in Trove?!
Watch this webinar recording to discover the Library's eResources, an excellent collection of online Australian and overseas newspapers.
Introduction to the NLA eResources portal 0:00
SMH Archives 1955-1995 9:12
Ryerson Index 22:12
Google News Archive 24:31
Factiva 30:08
Questions 35:30
Overseas Newspapers 36:21
Gale Databases 39:28
Burney Collection 17-18th Century Newspapers 41:14
Times Digital Archive 1785-2013 41:26
Gale News Vault - Searching and viewing content 42:09
Irish Newspapers 57:47
Paperspast - New Zealand Newspapers 1:00:52
Welsh Newspapers 1:01:41
Chronicling America - United States of America Newspapers 1:02:03
Libraries Tasmania 1:02:23
SMH and The Age Library editions 1:03:01
Questions 1:03:56
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Defecting Chinese 'spy' 'offers' trove of intel to Australia
A self-confessed Chinese spy says he has offered a trove of intelligence information to Australia’s domestic spy agency, ASIO.
Wang Liqiang says he has turned against Beijing and revealed the identities of senior Chinese military intelligence officers in Hong Kong.
He also claims to have provided details on how Beijing's operatives fund and conduct interference operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.
Wang is now seeking asylum and says he could face the death penalty if he returns to China.
Nick McKenzie, an investigative journalist at The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald who has spoken to Wang, talks to Al Jazeera about the developments.
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China 'attempted to plant a spy MP in Canberra'
An investigation is underway by Australian authorities after a Chinese espionage ring attempted to install a spy in Australia's federal parliament.
Australian Web Archive Webinar
More than 20 years of Australian web sites have been captured by the National Library and its partners and are now searchable on Trove.
Revisit where you worked, what you loved, where you lived and who you were. The web has come a long way since 1996 so join us as we show you how it's evolved and how you can rediscover your recent history in the Australian Web Archive.
Introduction: 00:00
Timeline and History of the Australian Web Archive 01:15
Searching the Web Archive 11:51
Attendee Questions 18:50
Keyword Searching - At the Movies 19:44
Advanced Searching: How to Limit Results 26:40
Browsing Curated Collections by Subject - Arnotts 40:31
Attendee Questions 46:54
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Discover Trove Webinar
Watch this webinar and discover how to get the most out of the hugely popular discover service, Trove. You'll learn search tips and strategies and be stepped through the features available to registered users, and have a quick tour of the newspapers zone.
Trove is more than a search engine or a catalogue. Trove is collection of collections, a repository of digital material and a community of casual and professional researchers. And best of all, it is free and accessible online to all Australians. Join this session to learn more.
China 'attempted to plant a spy MP in Canberra'
Australian authorities are investigating claims a Chinese espionage ring attempted to install a spy in a seat in federal parliament.
The Chaser now in Trove
Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight and Charles Firth of The Chaser arrived at the National Library Wednesday 26 August 2015 to work in our Main Reading Room after their satirical newspaper, The Chaser published 1999–2005, was added into Trove.
China's alleged plot to infiltrate Canberra is 'profoundly serious'
Liberal Senator James Paterson says “it’s difficult to imagine more profoundly serious allegations” than China attempting to plant a spy MP in Australia’s federal parliament.
Attempts to plant Chinese spy MP in Canberra 'very serious allegations'
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says claims a Chinese espionage ring attempted to install a spy in a seat in Australia's federal parliament “are very serious allegations” and “investigations are continuing”.
Australian Politics and Policy open textbook
Trove for Family History Webinar
Discover how to use Trove digitised newspapers and manage your family history research.
Introduction 00:31
Government Gazettes 2:06
Trove Homepage and Content Overview 3:45
Trove Newspapers Zone 7:48
Search for Obituaries using the Ryerson Index 10:16
Keyword Searching including Advanced Search Tips 20:17
Questions 41:14
Using Trove Tags, Lists and Comments to Manage Your Research 44:00
Search Newspapers For... 1:03:21
Questions 1:05:38
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Thousands of pelicans return to outback after drought | 60 Minutes Australia
(2008) After eight long years of drought, the rains finally came and there's been an explosion of life. Birds by the thousands! An awe-inspiring display of nature in all its glory. Subscribe here: Full Episodes here
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ASIO investigating reports of Chinese plot to install agent in Parliament | ABC News
Australia's top spy agency has confirmed it's on the trail of Chinese agents who plotted to get a candidate of their choice elected to federal parliament.
ASIO has taken the unusual step of declaring its investigation into the matter.
Almost everyone in parliament, from the Prime Minister down, agrees the plot would have been Beijing's most blatant act of foreign interference yet, if it hadn't ended tragically.
Political editor Andrew Probyn reports.
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Discover Trove Webinar | How to Navigate and Effective Search Techniques
Discover how to get the most out of the hugely popular discovery service, Trove. You'll learn search tips and strategies and be stepped through the features available to registered users, and have a quick tour of the newspapers zone.
Introduction to Trove Zones 2:10
General keyword searching: Max Dupain 8:52
Advances searching using Boolean search techniques 22:00
Questions 29:53
Introduction to Trove community 36:22
Tags 38:10
Lists 40:48
Comments 42:06
Trove User Profile 43:18
Navigating the Newspapers Zone 46:15
Trove Help and connections 59:33
Questions 1:02:42
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This is what Sydney harbour looks like right now | Nine News Australia
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Australia 'must be careful who they grant citizenships to' amid China spy allegations
Sky News host Janine Perrett says Australia “have to be a bit more careful” whom the nation is granting citizenship and residency to, following allegations China attempted to plant a spy in Canberra before the last federal election.
Australia 'shouldn't jump at shadows' over increasing Chinese influence
Sky News host Peta Credlin says as a nation, “the last thing we should do is jump at shadows,” as Australia's security agencies grapple with allegations a Chinese espionage ring attempted to install a spy in Canberra.
Trove for Creativity and Inspiration
Looking for something engaging to read, to watch or to listen to? Well, Trove can be more than a serious research tool, it can also be endlessly entertaining.
Designed for new and regular Trove users, this online webinar intends to romp through the various ways that Trove can delight and inspire. Learn how to browse its images, maps, and newspapers and how to investigate its entries on people and lists. From cute animal images to the fascinating medical beliefs of our ancestors, Trove has a way of reminding us to smile at our past and present.
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