Archive Tape 143: Stories, Music and Ads

Camels and the Ghost Town of Silverton

Reporter: Alita Fahey

Alita Fahey travels by camel to Silverton near Broken Hill. Camel driver Lofty Cannard recalls carrying supplies across the outback.

Jonathan Coleman Investigates Feet

Reporter: Jonathan Coleman

Jonathan Coleman meets a podiatrist and asks passers-by about their feet. An archive report on shoes, foot problems and the parts of us that do the walking.

How Chairlifts and Gondolas Work

Reporter: Maurice Parker

Maurice Parker investigates chairlifts and enclosed gondolas. He learns about fixed and detachable grips, cable tension and the wheels carrying the cable.

Tiny Furniture from Tin Cans

Reporter: Sheridan Jobbins

Sheridan Jobbins visits a tin-can craftsman. Discarded cans become miniature chairs, tables and other intricate pieces in his workshop.

The Family Behind a Koala Park

Reporter: Jonathan Coleman

Jonathan Coleman meets the McNamara family of Koala Park Sanctuary. They recall the park's beginnings and share archival photographs of its early visitors.

The Sony Walkman and the Personal Stereo Boom

Reporter: Maurice Parker

Maurice Parker tries personal stereos, miniature tapes and headphones with hi-fi expert Ian Parnell. Simon closes with a warning about listening while moving through traffic.

Inside the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Reporter: Sheridan Jobbins

Sheridan Jobbins meets the people behind an outback Royal Flying Doctor Service base, including flying doctor Dr Michael Sandow. The report includes a staged patient demonstration, not footage of an actual emergency.

The Iced Vo Vo's Publicity Stunt

Reporter: Jonathan Coleman

Jonathan Coleman meets the band the Iced Vo Vo's in a staged publicity stunt. The report reveals the joke: nobody was killed, and the apparent drama was part of the prank.

Tess Alfonzi and a Life Mining Mica

Reporter: Sheridan Jobbins

Sheridan Jobbins visits miner Tess Alfonzi at her mica mine. Tess talks about working in the outback, the rocks she collects and a close call with a blast.

Maurice Parker Goes to Clown School

Reporter: Maurice Parker

Maurice Parker joins a group learning to be clowns with clown teacher Jan Hamilton. Red noses, movement and the willingness to look a little foolish are all part of the lesson.

Dick Smith Shows Alita Some Curious Gadgets

Reporter: Alita Fahey

Alita Fahey visits Dick Smith for a look at curious electronic gadgets. A solar-powered hat, a decision maker and a watch that needs a torch keep the conversation moving.

Pam Ayres Talks Poetry and Animals with Jono

Reporter: Jonathan Coleman

Jonathan Coleman meets poet Pam Ayres among the animals. She discusses how she began writing and where she finds ideas for her poems.

Making a Wonder World Kite

Reporter: Maurice Parker

Maurice Parker visits Jeff Arundell at the Breeze and Eeze Kite Factory to see cutting, printing and assembly. A Wonder World design takes shape before the finished kite goes outside.

Choosing the Right Pet at the RSPCA

Reporter: Sheridan Jobbins

Sheridan Jobbins visits the RSPCA with Maree McCaskill and vet Michael Patterson to consider what different pets need. The animals, adoption prices and advice shown belong to the original broadcast period.

Alita Goes Opal Mining at White Cliffs

Reporter: Alita Fahey

Alita Fahey visits White Cliffs, where opal miner Peter Thompson shows shafts and the work of recovering stone underground. Mining practices are shown as historical footage, not current safety advice.

Meeting Pro Hart in Broken Hill

Reporter: Sheridan Jobbins

Sheridan Jobbins meets the artist Pro Hart and Raeleen Hart in Broken Hill. She explores his paintings, outback subjects and the ants that keep turning up in his work.

Jonathan Coleman Meets the Bad Taste Cake Company

Reporter: Jonathan Coleman

Jonathan Coleman visits Gail Martin at the Bad Taste Cake Company. Unusual decorations and a cake made for Simon turn an ordinary baking story into something else.

Trying the CIG Little Beaver Spray Painter

Reporter: Alita Fahey

Alita Fahey meets Craig Lardner of CIG for a Little Beaver spray-painter demonstration. The original report covers its controls and uses; prices and product claims are historical.

Maurice Parker Meets Some Hungry Emus

Reporter: Maurice Parker

Maurice Parker talks with David McNamara of Koala Park Sanctuary about emus and their appetites. This is an archive animal report, not a present-day feeding guide.

ABBA - Head Over Heels

Simon introduces ABBA's Head Over Heels, followed by the music clip as it appeared on this off-air recording.

The Jam - Town Called Malice

Simon introduces The Jam's Town Called Malice, followed by the music clip as it appeared on this off-air recording.

Mother Goose - Margarita

Simon introduces Mother Goose's Margarita, followed by the music clip as it appeared on this off-air recording.

Sharon O'Neill - Tea in China

Simon introduces Sharon O'Neill's Tea in China, followed by the music clip as it appeared on this off-air recording.

John L Motors: Jeep range

A dealer promotes Jeep models and its Auburn showroom. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Kellogg's Rice Bubbles

A cereal advert uses Snap, Crackle and Pop and a morning routine theme. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

The Magic of ABBA TV ad

A record advert promotes twenty ABBA hits on a K-Tel compilation. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Smarties: how do you eat them?

A sung advert asks how viewers eat Smarties. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

John L Motors: vehicle range

A dealer promotes cars, utilities, vans, Peugeot and Jeep models. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Paul's Boot ice treat

A sports-themed advert promotes a chocolate and mint ice treat and a prize stick offer. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Aeroplane Jelly vintage air pageant

An event advert promotes model aircraft, vintage vehicles and family entertainment at Paradise Gardens. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Police Boys Club appeal

An appeal asks for time and money to support youth activities in New South Wales. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Matchbox collector's kit

An advert offers a collector's display stand, logbook, catalogue and poster. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

ABBA support Keep Australia Beautiful

A short message says ABBA support the environmental campaign. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Cat Stevens greatest hits, second volume

A record advert promotes a second volume of Cat Stevens hits on Island. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

McDonald's McGalaxy of prizes

McDonald's promotes a ticket-matching prize campaign. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Karen Knowles: Loves Us All

A record advert promotes Karen Knowles' Loves Us All and a single. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Do the Right Thing anti-litter message

A sung public message asks people to put their rubbish in the bin. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

John L Peugeot 505

A dealer promotes the Peugeot 505 and its trade-in and customer service offers. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Ronald McDonald and Hamburglar race

A challenge race ends with Ronald McDonald declared the winner. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Freddo: runaway train

Freddo comes to the rescue in a runaway train advert. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Keep Australia Beautiful: landscape poem

An environmental message combines a landscape poem with a request to keep Australia beautiful. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Streets Bubble-O-Bill

A western-themed advert promotes an ice treat with a bubblegum nose. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.

Big Rooster Prize Surprise

Big Rooster promotes an instant-win and picture-matching prize offer. Presented as a vintage advertisement or public-service message; offers and contact details are historical.