Australia: The Story of Us
★ 6.3 · 2015 · 45m · Documentary
Australia: The Story of Us is an extraordinary journey through the people, places and events that have shaped Australia, from the first footprints on our continent to the present day. Astounding visual sequences, amazing CGI and dramatic re-enactments bring these stories to life and show how we came to be the country we are today.
Episodes
1. Worlds Collide45m · We travel from prehistoric Austrailia thru the Aboriginals to the British colony in 1790 thru 1808
2. Break Out45m · We journey through 1837 to 1854, as wool drives British expansion across the continent. Australia begins to break free from its convict shackles and the discovery of gold creates a global population explosion.
3. Fair Go45m · As we journey through 1862-1890, gold brings new wealth to Australian colonies and AFL is born.
4. New Nation At War45m · In the years 1915-1918, our nation throws itself into a global conflict that will decide Australia's fate and leave a historic mark. In WWI, Australian nurses help transform emergency medicine.
5. Hard Roads To Glory45m · From 1928-1942, Australia emerges from WWI. Charles Kingsford Smith attempts to cross the Pacific, the Sydney Harbour Bridge nears completion, Phar Lap races to victory and soldiers are tested on the Kokoda Track.▶6. Nation Building45m · Holden, Lang Hancock, Sydney Opera House, Snowy Mountains Scheme, Melbourne Olympics and Television.▶7. Revolution: 1956 to 197445m · Rock ‘n’ Roll Riot, Beach Wars, The Rise of the Larrikin, Evonne Goolagong, Cyclone Tracy.▶8. New Frontiers: 1975 to 201545m · Operation Babylift, America’s Cup, Exporting Australia, Bionic Ear, Sydney Olympics.More Like This
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