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Shirley Strickland de la Hunty

Resilient, determined and naturally talented, Shirley Strickland was one of Australia's greatest athletes, winning seven medals in three successive Olympic games.
Series : Australian Biography Series 4 | Year : 1995 | Total Duration : 27.5 Minutes | Producer : Frank Heimans
Director : Frank Heimans |
Archival footage with high angle track of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty in outside track racing in Olympics hurdle event to win gold.
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Access No. 147112 | 44 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the motivation for competing and her reaction to winning.
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Access No. 147113 | 9 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty with sports stadium visible in background.
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Access No. 147114 | 8 secs | 1980s | WA, Australia | © Unclear | B&W |
Tilt up hand coloured studio photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty as a small girl.
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Access No. 147115 | 10 secs | 1920s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | Colour |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her earliest memories of growing up on an isolated farm.
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Access No. 147116 | 16 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
WS B&W photograph of the two bedroom timber farm cottage of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty's childhood.
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Access No. 147117 | 5 secs | 1920s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | Colour |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her memories of the isolated farmhouse she grew up in.
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Access No. 147118 | 30 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU hand coloured portrait photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty's mother as a young woman c. 1916.
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Access No. 147119 | 5 secs | 1910s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | Colour |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty recounting her mother's life as a farmer's wife and her the fate of her father.
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Access No. 147120 | 1 min 27 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up sepia photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty's father as a young man in athletic singlet and shorts.
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Access No. 147121 | 12 secs | 1910s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty recounting her father's struggle with life on the land. Zoom out to MS with de la Hunty talking about the death of her youngest brother.
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Access No. 147122 | 36 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Hand coloured photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty's youngest brother Cecil who died in tragic circumstances.
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Access No. 147123 | 6 secs | 1920s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty becoming emotional as she talks about being informed of the death of her youngest brother Cecil when she was at school.
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Access No. 147124 | 19 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty caught mid-air leaping over hurdle.
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Access No. 147125 | 6 secs | 1940s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty responding to question about how she became athletic.
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Access No. 147126 | 5 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty as a baby standing in garden in bonnet and dress. MS photograph of de la Hunty as a young girl with another child on farm, both laughing. B&W photograph of young de la Hunty with siblings David and Ron, all naked on water tank, 1929 and aged two standing in wheat field with her brother David. WS pan of photograph de la Hunty's father leaning on sacks to de la Hunty and young siblings sitting on sacks.
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Access No. 147127 | 20 secs | 1920s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty explaining how her mother was responsible for de la Hunty's education.
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Access No. 147128 | 52 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival footage with high angle track of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty winning hurdle race in slow motion, well ahead of her fellow competitors.
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Access No. 147129 | 7 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her active farm life as a child.
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Access No. 147130 | 7 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tit down B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty as a small girl standing in jumper, skirt and bare feet.
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Access No. 147131 | 6 secs | 1920s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her active farm life as a child and running.
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Access No. 147132 | 18 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty as a schoolgirl posing with trophy next to young man holding his own.
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Access No. 147133 | 6 secs | 1920s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the influence one of her teachers had on her which led to her becoming both athletic and academic.
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Access No. 147134 | 29 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W WS photograph of the University of Western Australia which athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty attended.
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Access No. 147135 | 5 secs | 1960s | WA, Australia | © Unclear | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the obstacles put in her way with her subject choices at university.
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Access No. 147136 | 41 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W CU studio photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty as a young woman.
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Access No. 147137 | 4 secs | 1940s | WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the obstacles put in her way with her subject choices at university before settling into nuclear physics.
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Access No. 147138 | 19 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up from ground of B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty in starting position as a young woman.
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Access No. 147139 | 6 secs | 1950s | WA, Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the start of her competitive sport career.
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Access No. 147140 | 3 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
WS B&W profile photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty and fellow competitors mid-flight in hurdle race.
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Access No. 147141 | 5 secs | 1940s | London, England, UK | © Unclear | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the start of her competitive sport career and her quick entry into the 1948 Olympics.
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Access No. 147142 | 22 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
High angle WS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty crossing the finish line first in 1948 Olympic Games, London.
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Access No. 147143 | 6 secs | 1940s | London, England, UK | © Unclear | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the limited athletic events and opportunities available to women in the Olympics and attitudes to women historically competing in the Olympics.
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Access No. 147144 | 59 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
WS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty competing in hurdling event in 1948 Olympic Games, London.
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Access No. 147145 | 6 secs | 1940s | London, England, UK | © Shirley de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the medals she won in the 1948 Olympic Games, London.
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Access No. 147146 | 9 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS tilt up B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty holding poster announcing "Olympic Winners of XIVth Olympiad London 1948".
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Access No. 147147 | 10 secs | 1940s | London, England, UK | © Shirley de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the highlight for her from the 1948 Olympic Games, London.
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Access No. 147148 | 8 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up WS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty on dais being presented with bronze medal at the 1948 Olympics, London.
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Access No. 147149 | 5 secs | 1940s | London, England, UK | © Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the highlight for her from the 1948 Olympic Games, London.
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Access No. 147150 | 6 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking to Prince Phillip with fellow medal winner at the 1948 Olympic Games, London.
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Access No. 147151 | 3 secs | 1940s | London, England, UK | © Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
MS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty signing an autograph for a young fan, 1952.
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Access No. 147152 | 3 secs | 1950s | Berlin, Germany | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
MS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty with hands behind head smiling to camera, 1948.
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Access No. 147153 | 4 secs | 1950s | Berlin, Germany | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about being advised to retire after her wins at the 1948 Olympics.
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Access No. 147154 | 9 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W archival footage of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty getting into position at starting line and WS of athletes leaving starting line at sound of starter gun.
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Access No. 147155 | 11 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
High angle B&W archival footage over Olympic teams marching around stadium in Helsinki for the 1952 Olympic Games. GS of crowds in stands clapping and cheering. High angle track over 80 metre hurdle race where Fanny Blankers-Koen hits a hurdle and Shirley Strickland de la Hunty wins the race. MS of de la Hunty being congratulated by fellow competitor.
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Access No. 147156 | 22 secs | 1950s | Helsinki, Finland | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
MS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty after her 80 metre hurdles win at the 1952 Olympic Games holding her gold medal with silver medal winner Maria Sander and bronze medal winner Marija Golubichnaya either side of her holding theirs.
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Access No. 147157 | 5 secs | 1950s | Helsinki, Finland | © Olympic World Photo Pool Pic (AP) | B&W |
High angle B&W photograph of five runners posing on track for several press photographers, Berlin, 1952.
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Access No. 147158 | 5 secs | 1950s | Berlin, Germany | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty with Verna Johnson posing with uniform blazer before going to Helsinki Olympic Games, 1952.
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Access No. 147159 | 4 secs | 1950s | Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the individual tours she did.
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Access No. 147160 | 16 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty at awards presentation holding bunch of flowers with medal around her neck.
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Access No. 147161 | 5 secs | 1950s | Warsaw, Poland | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her hurdling successes in Poland in 1955.
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Access No. 147162 | 4 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty over winning line breaking world record in Warsaw, 1955. Zoom in to de la Hunty.
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Access No. 147163 | 8 secs | 1950s | Warsaw, Poland | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her world record.
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Access No. 147164 | 8 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty breaking tape at end of race.
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Access No. 147165 | 4 secs | 1950s | Warsaw, Poland | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her sporting disappointments as well as her world records.
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Access No. 147166 | 14 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of hurdles athletes Shirley Strickland de la Hunty, Fanny Blankers-Koen and Maria Sandler at Berlin Track & Field Meeting 21/9/52.
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Access No. 147167 | 4 secs | 1950s | Warsaw, Poland | © Associated Press, London | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty explaining what her world records meant to her.
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Access No. 147168 | 18 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty at awards presentation with medal around her neck holding bunch of flowers and world record pennant.
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Access No. 147169 | 7 secs | 1950s | Warsaw, Poland | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her decision to go the 1956 Olympics.
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Access No. 147170 | 9 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty hugging her young son, 1956.
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Access No. 147171 | 6 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the risks she took with her decision to go the 1956 Olympics.
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Access No. 147172 | 12 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W footage of the opening of the 1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne with high angle WS over birds being release from cages and flying over athletes assembled on fields and crowds in stadium seating. Tilt to birds flying over camera and GS athlete Ron Clarke running with torch to light Olympic flame. WS Prince Phillip taking salute from stands, High angle shot and WS of Clarke Olympic flame.
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Access No. 147173 | 19 secs | 1950s | Warsaw, Poland | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty stretching during training session in Berlin, 1952.
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Access No. 147174 | 4 secs | 1950s | Berlin, Germany | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her preparations before competing in the 1956 Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147175 | 1 min 7 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W high angle track of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty racing and winning the second heat of the 80 metres hurdles race at 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
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Access No. 147176 | 25 secs | 1950s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the political aspects which affected the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147177 | 23 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W footage of the Hungarian Revolution with Russian tanks rolling into streets and VS of snipers firing, tanks firing and debris in streets. Tilt to crowds in streets walking past bodies, 1956.
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Access No. 147178 | 10 secs | 1950s | Hungary | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the political tension between the Hungarian and Russian teams at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147179 | 9 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W footage of the Hungarian and Russian water-polo teams in the pool, some footage shot underwater and MS bloodied face of player during 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147180 | 8 secs | 1950s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the role she played in the politics between the Hungarian and Russian teams at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147181 | 1 min 1 sec | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty holding her gold medal and waiving to crowd on dais after winning in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147182 | 7 secs | 1950s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her disappointment at losing her 100 metre record at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Zoom in to CU.
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Access No. 147183 | 33 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W WS photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty hurdling in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147184 | 5 secs | 1950s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about facing other competitions after disappointments.
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Access No. 147185 | 7 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W footage of the Womens' Final in the 80 metres hurdles in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.in slow-motion with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty winning.
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Access No. 147186 | 30 secs | 1950s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Thoughtequity Motion (formerly Film World) | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about marrying and raising children during her career.
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Access No. 147192 | 12 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W CU photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty holding her newborn son with her other two children watching, 1960.
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Access No. 147193 | 6 secs | 1960s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her career options beyond her athletics career.
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Access No. 147194 | 4 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W footage with WS of children playing in front yard of Eslanda School and VS of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty in classroom teaching young students with assorted objects on tray.
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Access No. 147195 | 20 secs | 1960s | Perth, WA, Australia | © ABC-TV | B&W |
B&W CU photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty's husband Laurie de la Hunty in Air Force uniform, early 1940s.
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Access No. 147196 | 5 secs | 1940s | Perth, WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her husband Laurie.
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Access No. 147197 | 14 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W CU photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty with her husband Laurie de la Hunty.
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Access No. 147198 | 5 secs | 1940s | Perth, WA, Australia | © Shirley Strickland de la Hunty | B&W |
Slow zoom in to ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the hesitations she had about marriage.
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Access No. 147199 | 6 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty with her husband Laurie de la Hunty on their wedding day, 1950.
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Access No. 147200 | 8 secs | 1950s | Perth, WA, Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
Slow zoom in to ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her apprehensions about marriage, even on her wedding day.
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Access No. 147201 | 12 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty posing in athletic gear.
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Access No. 147202 | 7 secs | 1940s | Perth, WA, Australia | © Unclear | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her husband Laurie de la Hunty.
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Access No. 147203 | 5 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty with husband Laurie holding young son Phillip, aged around 5.
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Access No. 147204 | 4 secs | 1950s | Perth, WA, Australia | © WA Newspapers Ltd | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her bond with husband Laurie de la Hunty and his death in 1980. WS of Shirley walking through long grasses, grasstrees and bushland with her voice-over explaining her involvement with conservationist groups and societies. CU interview with de la Hunty talking about her lobbying activities.
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Access No. 147205 | 1 min 21 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Colour news footage of environmental protest rally with demonstrators carrying anti woodchipping placards and banners and MS former athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty speaking at microphone.
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Access No. 147206 | 12 secs | 1980s | Perth, WA, Australia | © ABC-TV | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her growing political awareness during her environmental lobbying.
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Access No. 147207 | 1 min 1 sec | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty in sunglasses.
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Access No. 147208 | 4 secs | 1980s | Perth, WA, Australia | © Unclear | B&W |
ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her involvement with the Democrats. CU of de la Hunty talking about physical ability to keep up with her grandchildren.
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Access No. 147209 | 28 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty standing on running track in front of hurdle in skirt, 1991.
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Access No. 147210 | 7 secs | 1990s | Perth, WA, Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
Slow zoom in to ECU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about her awareness of ageing and the changes in her life.
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Access No. 147211 | 1 min 2 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W archival footage of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty competing in 1956 Olympics hurdle event, some in slow-motion, winning race and being congratulated on dais.
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Access No. 147212 | 16 secs | 1950s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © ABC-TV | B&W |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the importance of accepting failure.
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Access No. 147213 | 5 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt up colour photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty coaching female athlete on track.
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Access No. 147214 | 6 secs | 1980s | Perth, WA, Australia | © WA Newspapers Ltd | Colour |
CU interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty talking about the training of athletes and MS with her talking about how she'd like to be remembered.
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Access No. 147215 | 14 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Zoom in to B&W photograph of athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty about to run across finish line tape in 80-metre hurdle race at 1956 Olympic Games.
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Access No. 147216 | 7 secs | 1950s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © John Fairfax Pty Ltd | B&W |
MS interview with athlete and conservationist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty with her talking about how she'd like to be remembered for her work towards the betterment of the environment. WS of de la Hunty walking through long grasses to bushland. Closing credits.
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Access No. 147217 | 1 min 26 secs | 1990s | WA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
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