FILM AUSTRALIA COLLECTION

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Malcolm Fraser

Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983.
Series : Australian Biography Series 3 | Year : 1994 | Total Duration : 27.5 Minutes | Producer : Frank Heimans
Director : Frank Heimans |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his parents' concerns for him going into politics.
Access No. 146279 | 9 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour footage of Malcolm Fraser walking amongst cheering crowd of supporters.
Access No. 146280 | 9 secs | 1980s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | Colour |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about starting in politics.
Access No. 146281 | -2 mins -18 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour footage of panning shot across Liberal party supporters in campaign room listening to speech.
Access No. 146282 | 8 secs | 1980s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser smiling to camera.
Access No. 146283 | 6 secs | 1990s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his Melbourne birth.
Access No. 146284 | 6 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser as a toddler with small cane chair.
Access No. 146285 | 5 secs | 1930s | Australia | © Malcolm Fraser | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his early years.
Access No. 146286 | 8 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser as a child standing in garden with tricycle at Balpool Station c. 1934.
Access No. 146287 | 5 secs | 1930s | Australia | © Malcolm Fraser | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his early years living in the country.
Access No. 146288 | 22 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser as a child rowing in boat on the Edward River with pet bird Chaka perched on his shoulder, c 1940.
Access No. 146289 | 6 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Malcolm Fraser | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his early relationship with his mother.
Access No. 146290 | 10 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser as a child picnicking with his family at Nyang.
Access No. 146291 | 4 secs | 1940s | Nyang, Vic, Australia | © Malcolm Fraser | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the ethics he was taught as a child and his early schooling.
Access No. 146292 | 35 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in his early teens sitting on step next to pillar of Balpool homestead.
Access No. 146293 | 4 secs | 1940s | Nyang, Vic, Australia | © Malcolm Fraser | B&W |
Pan across B&W photograph of Melbourne Grammar buildings.
Access No. 146294 | 6 secs | 1940s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Melbourne Grammar | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his experience of Melbourne Grammar.
Access No. 146295 | 19 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of children sitting at desks of classroom at Melbourne Grammar with teacher seated at front of class wearing mortar board hat, 1920s. B&W photograph of cadets kneeling by weapon with Malcolm Fraser in uniform on far left. CU of Fraser in photograph.
Access No. 146296 | 15 secs | 1930s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Melbourne Grammar | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the lack of influence Melbourne Grammar had on him.
Access No. 146297 | 19 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Zoom in on B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser as a young man standing outside gates at Oxford University, c 1950.
Access No. 146298 | 9 secs | 1950s | Oxford, England, UK | © Melbourne Grammar | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his lack of political interest at university.
Access No. 146299 | 17 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
High angle WS B&W photograph of graduation ceremony being held in hall.
Access No. 146300 | 6 secs | 1950s | Oxford, England, UK | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his interest and views on Machiavelli.
Access No. 146301 | 6 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up and zoom into colour reproduction of painting of Machiavelli from the book "The Renaissance".
Access No. 146302 | 12 secs | 1950s | Oxford, England, UK | © Unknown | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his interest and views on Machiavelli. Zoom in to him talking about his father doing law.
Access No. 146303 | 16 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser as a child with his parents and sister outside house with his mother seated.
Access No. 146304 | 4 secs | 1940s | Nyang, Vic, Australia | © Malcolm Fraser | B&W |
High angle WS B&W photograph of the back of a group of barristers all in gowns and wigs. Pan across the group.
Access No. 146305 | 9 secs | 1950s | Oxford, England, UK | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the law profession and politics.
Access No. 146306 | 11 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser standing with horses and stationhands at his property Nareen in 1954. Zoom in to MS of Fraser with horse.
Access No. 146307 | 9 secs | 1950s | Vic, Australia | © The Age | B&W |
Archival colour tilt up to MS of Malcolm Fraser with microphone at outdoor rally inciting anti-Whitlam support. WS of Fraser supporters waving banners and chanting "We want Fraser" at outdoor rally. MS of Fraser and minder making their way through crowd. MS fraser waving to crowd and Zoom in to banner reading "Evict the Squatter". VS Gough Whitlam and supporters at rally with chants of "We want Gough". CU Whitlam making Proclamation speech to reporters on steps of Parliament. Zoom out to MS of Fraser raising hands in victory with wife Tammie.
Access No. 146309 | 1 min 24 secs | 1970s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | Colour |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about how he entered politics in the mid 1950s.
Access No. 146310 | 43 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser as a young man standing next to his mother seated at radio, 1954.
Access No. 146311 | 5 secs | 1950s | Vic, Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the dawning on him of his responsibilities when entered politics in the mid 1950s.
Access No. 146312 | 6 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Robert Menzies standing at boarding steps with plane propellor in background, 1963.
Access No. 146313 | 4 secs | 1960s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking his regret in not having been in one of Prime Minister Robert Menzies' minitries.
Access No. 146314 | 7 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Harold Holt smoking cigar, 1967. MS photograph of a young Fraser standing next to Holt.
Access No. 146315 | 8 secs | 1960s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about arguing with Harold Holt's immigration program in the 1950s
Access No. 146316 | 26 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Harold Holt in profile with Tony Eggleton in background.
Access No. 146317 | 4 secs | 1960s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about Harold Holt's leadership suffering because of the Vietnam war.
Access No. 146318 | 7 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
WS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser in army fatigues saluting to soldiers.
Access No. 146319 | 4 secs | 1960s | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS pan across B&W photograph of line of Australian soldiers being inspected by Malcolm Fraser, then Minister for Army.
Access No. 146320 | 7 secs | 1960s | Australia | © Queensland Newspapers Ltd | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his commitment to the Vietnam War.
Access No. 146323 | 3 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph Malcolm Fraser as Minister for Army holding M79 grenade launcher surrounded by army personnel, Da Nang, Vietnam, 1966.
Access No. 146324 | 4 secs | 1960s | Vietnam | © Queensland Newspapers Ltd | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about supporting John Gorton after Harold Holt's drowning.
Access No. 146325 | 10 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of John Gorton making speech to media after winning ballot with cinecamera seen in background, 1968.
Access No. 146326 | 5 secs | 1960s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about overestimating John Gorton's abilities.
Access No. 146327 | 5 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Sir Paul Hasluck, 1968.
Access No. 146328 | 5 secs | 1960s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Zoom into MS interview with Malcolm Fraser assessing John Gorton's Prime Ministership and his relationship with him.
Access No. 146329 | 52 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Prime Minister John Gorton, 1969.
Access No. 146330 | 7 secs | 1960s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser assessing John Gorton's Prime Ministership.
Access No. 146331 | 16 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Prime Minister John Gorton on the telephone, 1968.
Access No. 146332 | 5 secs | 1960s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his resignation from John Gorton's cabinet. Zoom in to Fraser's face as he gives his version of events.
Access No. 146333 | 2 mins 3 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of John Gorton walking down stairs with William McMahon, 1969. Tilt up B&W photograph of William McMahon carrying briefcase, 1974. Head shot of Prime Minister William McMahon.
Access No. 146334 | 11 secs | 1970s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Archival B&W news footage with zoom into Malcolm Fraser at 1971 press conference . Pan from crowd of cameramen and journalists rushing at car carrying John Gorton to Parliament House, Canberra. MS Gorton leaving car and pushing through media.
Access No. 146335 | 10 secs | 1970s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser commenting on his relationship with William McMahon.
Access No. 146336 | 9 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W footage with crowd at night waving "It's Time" banners and Gough Whitlam and other Labor figures including Lionel Murphy and Bob Hawke being showered in streamers to "It's Time" campaign theme music.
Access No. 146337 | 11 secs | 1970s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about being in Opposition during the Whitlam years.
Access No. 146338 | 26 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser with dark background during his years in Opposition.
Access No. 146339 | 5 secs | 1970s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about stating a philosophical view whilst in Opposition during the Whitlam years.
Access No. 146340 | 22 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Zoom in to CU B&W photograph of Billy Snedden waving to camera on election as leader, 21/12/72.
Access No. 146341 | 8 secs | 1970s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser giving his opinions on Billy Snedden as Prime Minister.
Access No. 146342 | 6 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Billy Snedden gesturing during speech, 1971.
Access No. 146343 | 5 secs | 1970s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his running for Prime Ministership.
Access No. 146344 | 8 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour footage of Malcolm Fraser addressing outdoor Rally and montage of shots showing cheering rally crowds, zoom out from Gough Whitlam to high shot over him surrounded by huge crowds at outdoor rally, zoom out of press clippings and photographs of Fraser's bid for Prime Ministership, WS Parliament House, supporters chanting "We want Gough".
Access No. 146345 | 48 secs | 1970s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | Colour |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the history of his relationship with Sir John Kerr.
Access No. 146346 | 1 min 1 sec | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
GS Sir John Kerr walking with Malcolm Fraser and John Howard walking from doorway at Yarralumla into gardens.
Access No. 146347 | 17 secs | 1970s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | B&W |
Archival colour footage of Sir John Kerr in top hat walking down stairs and past military guard.
Access No. 146348 | 11 secs | 1970s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | B&W |
Zoom in to CU interview with Malcolm Fraser repeating the speech he made to Sir John Kerr about the need for an election.
Access No. 146349 | 46 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Sir John Kerr walking next to Malcolm Fraser with Philip Lynch behind them.
Access No. 146350 | 7 secs | 1970s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the priorities he had on becoming Prime Minister.
Access No. 146351 | 29 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser talking to minister next to him and zoom out to WS over cabinet meeting around oval table.
Access No. 146352 | 8 secs | 1970s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about economic reforms under his cabinet.
Access No. 146353 | 5 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph Malcolm Fraser at lectern addressing canegrower's conference with media present, 1977.
Access No. 146354 | 5 secs | 1970s | Qld, Australia | © Queensland Newspapers Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about economic reforms and social policies under his cabinet.
Access No. 146355 | 30 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser looking away from colleague next to him.
Access No. 146356 | 4 secs | 1970s | Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
MS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser clenching fist, 1983.
Access No. 146357 | 4 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the issue of power and leadership.
Access No. 146358 | 10 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser walking with Margaret Thatcher on Nareen sheep farm, 1981.
Access No. 146359 | 4 secs | 1980s | Vic, Australia | © Canberra Times | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about the issue of power and leadership.
Access No. 146360 | 17 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Prime Minister Paul Keating at microphone, 1994.
Access No. 146361 | 5 secs | 1990s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser giving an assessment on Paul Keating as Prime Minister.
Access No. 146362 | -5 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour footage of Bob Hawke with arm around wife Hazel waving to crowd in tally room on Labor's victory. CU emotional speech from Malcolm Fraser as he announces his resignation.
Access No. 146363 | 50 secs | 1980s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | Colour |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about losing the 1983 election.
Access No. 146364 | 7 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser looking contemplative with hand on chin.
Access No. 146365 | 4 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Slow zoom into CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his reasons for resigning straight after losing the 1983 election.
Access No. 146366 | 47 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser leaning on the gate of his property Nareen wearing rural clothes and hat, 1984.
Access No. 146367 | 5 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about regretting resigning straight after losing the 1983 election.
Access No. 146368 | 9 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Malcolm and Tamie Fraser.
Access No. 146369 | 6 secs | 1950s | Vic, Australia | © The Age | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his wife Tamie's contribution to his political life.
Access No. 146370 | 8 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser and wife Tamie relaxing on cane chairs in garden with family dog.
Access No. 146371 | 4 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about his wife Tamie's support in his political life.
Access No. 146372 | 10 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Pan across B&W photograph of crowd of journalists and photographers to Malcolm Fraser and wife Tamie seated at Press Conference. CU B&W photograph of Tamie looking thoughtful, 1978. MS B&W photograph of Tamie chatting with group of women during campaigning, 1983.
Access No. 146373 | 16 secs | 1970s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser acknowledging his wife Tamie's support in his political life.
Access No. 146374 | 5 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser and wife Tamie wearing heavy overcoats with Fraser waving, 1982.
Access No. 146375 | 5 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
Archival colour footage by Tony Eastley of newsreader introducing story on Malcolm Fraser's stand as chief spokesman of Group of Eminent Persons. GS Africans marching and singing and CU interview with Fraser in press conference.
Access No. 146376 | 27 secs | 1990s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | Colour |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about how he came to be a member of the Eminent Persons Group.
Access No. 146377 | 24 secs | 1990s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour footage of Malcolm Fraser posing with fellow members of the Group of Eminent Persons.
Access No. 146378 | 15 secs | 1980s | Australia | © ABC Library Sales | Colour |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about how he came to be a member of the Eminent Persons Group.
Access No. 146379 | 13 secs | 1980s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser and two other members of Eminent Persons Group seated at press conference below poster "Mission to South Africa".
Access No. 146380 | 6 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with Malcolm Fraser discussing the contributions made by the Eminent Persons Group.
Access No. 146381 | 43 secs | 1980s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser with fingers on cheek looking thoughtful and sombre.
Access No. 146382 | 4 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser discussing being an optimist.
Access No. 146383 | 9 secs | 1980s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser seated behind desk in book lined study with chin resting on hands smiling to camera, 1987.
Access No. 146384 | 3 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser on being questioned on his comments on fellow politicians.
Access No. 146385 | 5 secs | 1980s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser and Andrew Peacock.
Access No. 146386 | 4 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about showing emotion as a politician.
Access No. 146387 | 29 secs | 1980s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt down CU B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser with head hanging on election defeat.
Access No. 146388 | 7 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about showing emotion at his election defeat.
Access No. 146389 | 25 secs | 1980s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Malcolm Fraser standing with arms flung wide under street signs for Malcolm Street and Fraser Street.
Access No. 146390 | 4 secs | 1980s | Australia | © John Fairfax Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Malcolm Fraser talking about how he'd like to be remembered.
Access No. 146391 | 31 secs | 1980s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Closing credits with photographs of John Kerr laying wreath, CU of a young Malcolm Fraser, seated Fraser turning to young dishevelled man lunging across behind him, Fraser on horseback towards camera, CU looking down, MS Fraser smiling with clenched fists, Fraser seated with Hawke on lounge, CU Fraser in glasses looking up, Fraser leaning on fence at Nareen looking towards camera, CU Fraser in tweed hat, MS Fraser at rally at night. The source for others in unclear.
Access No. 146392 | 1 min | 1980s | Australia | © Restricted access | Colour |