Early Australian Television

Normende 'Transista' Radio
Brian Henderson Bandstand.
Courtesy of the Nine Network Australia.

Meet television pioneers including Jack Davey, Bob Dyer and Graham Kennedy. See extracts from groundbreaking Australian programs such as Bandstand, The Mavis Bramston Show and Homicide. Enjoy the perils of live television 1960s style!

Suitable for Years 9 to 12.

Key Learning Areas: Studies of Society and the Environment, Media, Arts
Duration: 45 hour presentation . Allow up to 90 mins with exhibition.
Capacity: 120 maximum

Online Learning Activity: These activities will give students an understanding of some of the processes involved in making, creating and presenting ideas as a media product.