What did date night look like in mid-’60s Perth? This excerpt from ‘Life in Australia: Perth’ introduces Stevie and Georgie as they trade their glossy office shoes for roller skates. As they glide across the rink hand in hand, their neat outfits stand out in the sea of slouchy V-neck jumpers and denim. This small detail hints at how the film crafts a vision of aspirational Australian life – where a desk gig and carefree romantic fun are a perfect match Made by the Department of Immigration, the

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‘Wagga Wagga: Life in Australia’ (1966), now restored in glorious 4K, captures life in what was then the ‘biggest provincial centre in the state of New South Wales’. Produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit for the Department of Immigration, the film promotes the city to potential immigrants. This opening scene takes us on a whistlestop tour of its attractions and amenities – industry, houses, schools, churches, clubs – to emphasise its liveability and potential. For modern audiences, it’s a dizzy

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