Yes, yes, yes! The great transport shuffle of the 70's. Nothing much has changed since then, we just dance to a different tune now. The South Steyne ferry sailed from Scotland under her own steam. The Orcades at the Overseas Passenger terminal. The Opera house still not finished. The AMP building with its observation deck and cafe. The wooden ferries and Hydrofoyle. The Red Ratler and Leyland buses. I just got ready for school, wait!! I am 68. I got carried away. Thanks for the memories.
Hope you might like to see more of the Orcades circa 1950 from the viewpoint of the steam tugs in Melbourne from the ACMI collection : ua-cam.com/video/wikF0w6BebI/v-deo.html I find the whole film of interest too from a talented amateur filmmaker on 16mm .
I remember as a child seeing that red amphibicar driving in the water near the botanic gardens at the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973. I was amazed.
Well, I didn’t see myself in the crowds, but I was there from April to August 1971, and this film exactly captures my experience in the hustle bustle of downtown Sydney. Walked the Harbor Bridge one Saturday, went to the top of Australia Square, went aboard HMS Eagle when she visited that summer, rode the ferry and the double decker buses and the trains, walked my legs off every chance I got, before departing to the western Outback. Loved Sydney, still do!
Thanks Steve. The film makers might have been working for the government film unit and their work not widely seen but the were very professional and creative and took their craft seriously.
What a fantastic film, the editing and music is amazing! The quality is stunning, really makes me wish I was around then to experience Australia in that time period.
grew up in Australia in the 70's, caught the trains to school and a ferry to the zoo, going over the bridge in my dads EH Holden.thank you for the memories where did forty odd years go.
Tell me about it Brian! I grew up in Dee Why in the 50's- 60's. Amazing to again see the hydrofoil (the "Dee Why") overtake the South Steyne en route to the Quay. And the first car I drove was my Dad's EH!
Wow...a trip down memory lane even if it was before my time..quite fascinating to see how far yet how close our ways of life compare n contrast over 45years..god love Australia square..she was the pride of the high rise in the 70s n still gives the moderrn buildings a run for their money in 2018😂
Commenting is closed on some of the NFSA videos, so I just wanted to say on this one how fantastic they are. Wonderful glimpses into lost times in a country I *will* visit one day...
I know it's been asked before, but are you going to upload the film "The Ghan to Alice"? I loved that film (good to see this in 1080p as well, beautiful!)
Yes, yes, yes! The great transport shuffle of the 70's. Nothing much has changed since then, we just dance to a different tune now. The South Steyne ferry sailed from Scotland under her own steam. The Orcades at the Overseas Passenger terminal. The Opera house still not finished. The AMP building with its observation deck and cafe. The wooden ferries and Hydrofoyle. The Red Ratler and Leyland buses. I just got ready for school, wait!! I am 68. I got carried away. Thanks for the memories.
Hope you might like to see more of the Orcades circa 1950 from the viewpoint of the steam tugs in Melbourne from the ACMI collection :
ua-cam.com/video/wikF0w6BebI/v-deo.html
I find the whole film of interest too from a talented amateur filmmaker on 16mm .
The Barragoola at 8:09. Recently sank in Sydney Harbour.
The smog at the end of the film shows how much the city has cleaned up since 1971
I remember as a child seeing that red amphibicar driving in the water near the botanic gardens at the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973. I was amazed.
Well, I didn’t see myself in the crowds, but I was there from April to August 1971, and this film exactly captures my experience in the hustle bustle of downtown Sydney. Walked the Harbor Bridge one Saturday, went to the top of Australia Square, went aboard HMS Eagle when she visited that summer, rode the ferry and the double decker buses and the trains, walked my legs off every chance I got, before departing to the western Outback. Loved Sydney, still do!
Incredible film which has not aged at all. I can imagine in 50-100+ years it will still be the same
Hydrofoils and Red Rattlers. Being a Sydney kid in the 70's was so much fun! I love these "old" movies:) A big THANK YOU for uploading.
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks mate 👍
Miss those old red rattlers 🚝
Plus toll booths on the Coat Hanger and coppers controlling intersections. Great memories.
The hydrofoils better and quicker than the crap they have today!!!
Wow. Even seen a quick shot of the old First and Last Hotel.
It must be said this is quality editing and camera work. You do not see this on TV these days nowhere to feature it.
Thanks Steve. The film makers might have been working for the government film unit and their work not widely seen but the were very professional and creative and took their craft seriously.
What a fantastic film, the editing and music is amazing! The quality is stunning, really makes me wish I was around then to experience Australia in that time period.
Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed the film.
Dreamy.
The music is a massive highlight.
grew up in Australia in the 70's, caught the trains to school and a ferry to the zoo, going over the bridge in my dads EH Holden.thank you for the memories where did forty odd years go.
Yes time flies.... At least we have the memories captured here.
+Gemma O’Brien I'm the same. Being able to recognise places as they were when I remember them is a rare treat.
it is a treat, thanks to the film makers and the team at NFSA.
Tell me about it Brian! I grew up in Dee Why in the 50's- 60's. Amazing to again see the hydrofoil (the "Dee Why") overtake the South Steyne en route to the Quay. And the first car I drove was my Dad's EH!
@@David_P132 I remember it well too. Boats that performed well.
Wow...a trip down memory lane even if it was before my time..quite fascinating to see how far yet how close our ways of life compare n contrast over 45years..god love Australia square..she was the pride of the high rise in the 70s n still gives the moderrn buildings a run for their money in 2018😂
Commenting is closed on some of the NFSA videos, so I just wanted to say on this one how fantastic they are. Wonderful glimpses into lost times in a country I *will* visit one day...
Thank you merope.
Love the memories . These were the days of ladies and gentlemen.
Great upload, thanks! Love all the cars!
nice to see these in 1080p now
Thanks David. It makes a difference. We will republish existing UA-cam titles and add new titles in HD whenever we can.
Oh I cant wait! Watching these in 1080p you can really appreciate why film is such a beautiful format.
Seventies kid here those were the days
I can remember the amphibious car in the 60s crossing the channel at Ettalong.
4:18 - My Dad's office in 1971 at 2 Thomas St, Chatswood! Crooks Michell Peacock & Stewart, engineers, architects and town planners.
I wish AUSTRALIA was like that today.
@xii_7 you are a fucking twit
Not a mobile phone in sight, how refreshing is that
My family's been there last September. Only now, the train's & busses have changed over the years, and now we can go around via the Opal card.
Nostalgic to see Australia before the 80s
That dark grey hanging cloud of pollution at the end.
Funny to think of everything going quiet at 9am when everyone's in work - no let-up in the ferries and buses these days.
7:40 - I've got a signal like that and it has been reconditioned & repainted!
No Opal Card yet.... 😀😀😀😇✌✌✌✌✌ Nice film sir.....
I know it's been asked before, but are you going to upload the film "The Ghan to Alice"? I loved that film (good to see this in 1080p as well, beautiful!)
Yes - sorry for any delay. It's a great film and on track to get it transferred to HD ;)
The memories.......
:)
How's the smog in the closing shot?
What are the songs
Look at all that low rise lol
Not now.
6:49 - Hipsters never change.
very nice city....and real dream : no refugees!!!!!!!!!!!!
No fucked up politicians
All you can see are . . . Australians.