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Marjorie Jackson-Nelson

Celebrated Olympic athlete and Governor of South Australia, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson is also recognised as a dedicated fundraiser for leukemia research.
Series : Australian Biography Series 9 | Year : 2003 | Total Duration : 26 Minutes | Producer : Rod Freedman
Director : Rod Freedman |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about setting a good example.
Access No. 143592 | 59 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU tilt up archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson as a small girl holding stuffed toy. B&W archival photograph of Jackson-Nelson as a young girl standing against weatherboard wall of shop exterior.
Access No. 143593 | 12 secs | 1930s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
B&W archival photograph of high angle WS over town of Coffs Harbour to Jetty. WS B&W group photograph of Vic Hartmann's Orchestra, also known as the Mary Robinson Orchestra. CU to Mary Robinson, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson's mother, seated with orchestra.
Access No. 143594 | 9 secs | 1930s | Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia | © Coffs Harbour Historical Society | B&W |
MS interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about being brought up in a family of musicians and music.
Access No. 143595 | 540 mins 4 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS colour archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson as a young girl with her two sisters. Zoom in to Jackson-Nelson. B&W archival WS photograph of the Jackson family weatherboard house in Coffs Harbour. B&W photograph of Jackson-Nelson with other children in front yard. B&W MS of Jackson-Nelson as a teenager with her father casually posed. B&W photograph of her father standing next to car.
Access No. 143596 | 26 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
MS interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the strong support she got from her father.
Access No. 143597 | 12 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt down CU B&W archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson's father standing in front of large deep sea fish (possibly marling) hanging from fin on jetty surrounded by onlookers.
Access No. 143598 | 9 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
MS interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about her father and the family's routines over food preparation.
Access No. 143599 | 25 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson as a small child feeding chickens in yard. tilt up B&W photograph to MS of Jackson-Nelson with another small girl both dressed as fairy princesses. GS Jackson-Nelson posing with young calf.
Access No. 143600 | 15 secs | 1930s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
MS interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about her parents' marriage.
Access No. 143601 | 12 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Tilt over B&W archival aerial photograph of the town of Lithgow.
Access No. 143602 | 9 secs | 1930s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Lithgow Regional Library | B&W |
B&W archival photograph of bus, traffic and pedestrians in the busy main street of Lithgow.
Access No. 143603 | 5 secs | 1940s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
MS interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about moving to Lithgow as a child.
Access No. 143604 | 7 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson as a teenager standing with her mother.
Access No. 143605 | 7 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about her memories of the end of World War II.
Access No. 143606 | 23 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson as a young woman in running gear.
Access No. 143607 | 4 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
MS B&W archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson holding cup. Archival shot of coach squatting next to Jackson-Nelson in starting position on track. Jackson-Nelson and trainer inverted in start position on track. Still of Jackson-Nelson looking ahead in start position.
Access No. 143608 | 18 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about how she ran at the beginning of her career.
Access No. 143609 | 11 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in running stance. CU to her face in profile
Access No. 143610 | 10 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about how she trained herself to control her limbs while she was running.
Access No. 143611 | 12 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU newspaper clipping titled "Flying Home in Sprint Title Race" featuring photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson crossing finish line of running race.
Access No. 143612 | 5 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Lithgow Mercury Newspaper | B&W |
Newspaper cutting "Medley Relay in Record Time" with photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson. CU newspaper cutting "Lithgow Girl Runner Wins State Championships".
Access No. 143613 | 8 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Unknown | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about how she made do without a pair of proper running shoes.
Access No. 143614 | 12 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W archival photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson winning running race with rest of field of competitors in view. Closer shot of Jackson-Nelson. CU tilt up bunch of flowers held by Jackson-Nelson.
Access No. 143615 | 15 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU 1949 newspaper clipping titled "Marjorie Jackson To Compete Against Dutch Champion".
Access No. 143616 | 6 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Lithgow Mercury Newspaper | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the Dutch Olympian Fanny Blankers-Koen.
Access No. 143617 | 15 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival footage of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson with the Dutch Olympian Fanny Blankers-Koen. WS of Jackson-Nelson beating Blankers-Koen in sprint race.
Access No. 143618 | 17 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the scandal of beating Dutch Olympian Fanny Blankers-Koen.
Access No. 143619 | 10 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival CU of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson being interviewed on camera. VS of the Dutch Olympian Fanny Blankers-Koen getting into starting position and Jackson-Nelson doing same.
Access No. 143620 | 11 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
WS excited crowd watching running race from stands and WS of race in slow-motion with Marjorie Jackson-Nelson crossing finish line. MS
Access No. 143621 | 21 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
Archival MS footage of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson being hugged after winning running race.
Access No. 143622 | 3 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU B&W "Lithgow Flash" poster.
Access No. 143623 | 5 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
CU B&W newspaper headline "Typist Beats Star" and photo of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, 1949.
Access No. 143624 | 3 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Qld Newspapers | B&W |
CU tilt down B&W photograph of Olympian and South Australian Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson doing up shoelace in newspaper.
Access No. 143626 | 7 secs | 1940s | Australia | © John Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about how her father would ensure that she stayed humble about her achievements.
Access No. 143628 | 22 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU tilt up colour photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in Empire Games outfit.
Access No. 143629 | 8 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
Archival footage of sea plane landing on water then taking off away from camera.
Access No. 143630 | 8 secs | 1940s | Australia | © NFSA | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about going to the Empire Games.
Access No. 143631 | 4 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival B&W footage from 1950 British Empire Games with row of flag bearers, pigeons being set free over crowds and CU to British Empire Games flag fluttering in breeze.
Access No. 143632 | 12 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Archives New Zealand | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the uniforms the athletes had to wear to the 1950 British Empire Games.
Access No. 143633 | 4 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival MS footage of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson walking with other female athletes at the 1950 Empire Games all wearing singlets. MS female athlete putting on running shoes. CU Jackson-Nelson sitting on ground.
Access No. 143634 | 12 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about athletes having to supply their own starting blocks even in the 1950 British Empire Games.
Access No. 143635 | 5 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival MS footage of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson running against Shirley Strickland in the 100 Yard Final Race at the 1950 Empire Games. Tilt to Jackson-Nelson on the winner's blocks.
Access No. 143636 | 15 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
Archival newspaper article "Amazing Times by Marjorie Jackson" from the Daily Mirror 14/2/50.
Access No. 143637 | 5 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Newspix & Newstext | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about her physical state before a race.
Access No. 143638 | 11 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival footage of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in CU sitting on the ground at the 1950 Empire Games.
Access No. 143639 | 6 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the pressure of racing and winning.
Access No. 143640 | 5 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival footage of Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in CU running to left of screen in the 220 Yard Race at the 1950 Empire Games. WS scoreboard behind crowds of spectators. News interview with Jackson-Nelson flanked by parents and well wishers. CU Jackson-Nelson speaking into microphone.
Access No. 143641 | 21 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU tilt up colour photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in running gear
Access No. 143642 | 6 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about what she gave up to train for the Olympic Games.
Access No. 143643 | 8 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
High angle archival footage over the opening ceremony of the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki. GS across crowds in stands standing and clapping. Australian flag bearer marching past camera followed by MS of athletes around stadium. MS Prince Phillip talking and smiling with others.
Access No. 143644 | 14 secs | 1950s | Helsinki, Finland | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU archival newspaper article "Australia marched in, Finland roared a welcome" with photographs of the Olympic flame and aerial over opening ceremony.
Access No. 143645 | 6 secs | 1950s | Helsinki, Finland | © Unknown | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about how she felt being in the the Olympic Games stadium.
Access No. 143646 | 14 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU archival newspaper photograph from the article "Australia marched in, Finland roared a welcome" shot during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Access No. 143647 | 4 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Unknown | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson smiling to camera while sitting in crowds during the Helsinki Olympic Games. Photograph of Jackson-Nelson in profile in running stance as she leaves block.
Access No. 143648 | 9 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson explaining the feeling after the starter's gun sounds.
Access No. 143649 | 11 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
High angle archival footage over the 100 Metres Final at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki with Marjorie Jackson-Nelson crossing finish line first. Fellow runners gather to congratulate her. CU of Jackson-Nelson on Olympic dais with Shirley Strickland at right and WS to scoreboard with crowds behind it.
Access No. 143650 | 28 secs | 1950s | Helsinki, Finland | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson explaining the feeling of winning a race.
Access No. 143651 | 6 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson holding medal in one hand and bunch of flowers in the other at 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. Zoom to CU of her smiling face.
Access No. 143652 | 9 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Newspix & Newstext | B&W |
WS archival footage of the 200 Metres Final at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki with commentary from newsreel race caller. GS Marjorie Jackson-Nelson crossing finish line first. MS Jackson-Nelson being presented with flowers. Profile view of her descending aircraft stairs. GS Jackson-Nelson being greeted by crowd and photographers.
Access No. 143653 | 33 secs | 1950s | Helsinki, Finland; Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
B&W archival photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson standing in front car of motorcade in street parade surrounded by crowds. MS Jackson-Nelson in profile signing autographs then pan across crowds of smiling faces. GS Movietone cameraman filming from roof of car. WS crowd in front of huge welcome home banner to Jackson-Nelson.
Access No. 143654 | 13 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
B&W archival photograph of "Lithgow Flash" pennant banner and pan to runner Marjorie Jackson-Nelson greeting crowds.
Access No. 143655 | 5 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
WS archival footage of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson standing in car at front of motorcade surrounded by crowds in street parade and shaking hands with well wishers. Jackson-Nelson being carried on shoulders in crowd from car.
Access No. 143656 | 17 secs | 1950s | Helsinki, Finland; Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU B&W archival photograph of Peter Nelson. GS Nelson riding bicycle in profile with other cyclist next to him.
Access No. 143657 | 9 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about meeting and marrying Peter Nelson.
Access No. 143658 | 14 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W archival photograph of Peter Nelson and Marjorie Jackson standing in swimsuits with arms around each other.
Access No. 143659 | 6 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about meeting and marrying Peter Nelson.
Access No. 143660 | 5 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W archival newspaper article "Olympic Friends Meet" and photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson and Peter Nelson.
Access No. 143661 | 4 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
MS B&W archival photograph of Peter Nelson and Marjorie Jackson.
Access No. 143662 | 4 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about her romance with Peter Nelson.
Access No. 143663 | 3 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
WS archival footage with tilt up over Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in bridal outfit surrounded by her bridesmaids. MS of Jackson-Nelson in profile with woman fitting wedding veil to he head. WS of crowd outside church and high angle shot over bride and groom walking through crowd and cameramen. Bridal car with bride doll mounted to bonnet driving through crowd towards camera.
Access No. 143664 | 25 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the difficulties in leaving through the crowds after her wedding to Peter Nelson.
Access No. 143665 | 18 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival footage with CU to Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Peter Nelson departing church in their bridal car.
Access No. 143666 | 7 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU Australian Women's Weekly article with headline "Happy day for Marj." then pan to full page colour photograph of Marjory Jackson-Nelson and Peter Nelson in wedding outfits, 1953.
Access No. 143667 | 5 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © ACP Publishing | Colour |
CU 1953 newspaper clipping titled "Lithgow Farewells Marjorie Jackson".
Access No. 143669 | 3 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Lithgow Mercury Newspaper | B&W |
B&W photograph from Australian Women's Day article "Marjorie: Our Shyest Champion" showing Marjorie Jackson-Nelson singing around piano with her family, 1952.
Access No. 143670 | 3 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © ACP Publishing | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the huge changes to her life after marrying Peter Nelson.
Access No. 143671 | 4 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W archival photograph of Peter Nelson and Marjorie Jackson.
Access No. 143672 | 4 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU B&W archival newspaper article "Lithgow Flash Training Again" and "High Game Hopes. Team Flies to Canada" with photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson and team member.
Access No. 143673 | 8 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the disappointment of going to the 1954 Vancouver Empire Games after the Olympics.
Access No. 143674 | 3 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU tilt up B&W archival photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson running. MS Jackson-Nelson laughing with team mate at her side and crowd of spectators in background.
Access No. 143675 | 7 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
Archival Daily Telegraph newspaper article "Girl Our Sole Track Winner" from 2/8/54 photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson and fellow athlete.
Access No. 143676 | 4 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Newspix & Newstext | B&W |
CU B&W archival newspaper article "Marjorie Jackson equals world record in games - adamant on retirement" with photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson on starter block.
Access No. 143677 | 5 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
B&W photograph and article from Australian Women's Weekly "Better wife than she is a runner", 1954. Zoom in to subheading "Marj. Jackson in gold-medal class as homemaker".
Access No. 143678 | 6 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © ACP Publishing | B&W |
Archival MS B&W footage of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson announcing her retirement from running. MS of her kissing her parents and family.
Access No. 143679 | 23 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Film World Pty Ltd | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about giving up her athletic career.
Access No. 143680 | 13 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU poster for sports store owned by Peter Nelson and Marjorie Jackson-Nelson. CUs to photographs of them on poster amidst advertisements for their goods.
Access No. 143681 | 13 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the struggle of making a living after her athletic career.
Access No. 143682 | 6 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Peter Nelson holding tennis racquet and posing with boy in his sports store. B&W photograph of Nelson pushing Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in wheelbarrow.
Access No. 143683 | 10 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the everyday struggles of making a living after her athletic career.
Access No. 143684 | 22 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU archival B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson and Peter Nelson then tilt down to newborn baby daughter Sandra, 1957.
Access No. 143685 | 8 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Newspix | B&W |
CU B&W archival newspaper article "Marj a smart mother, too" with photographs of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson with newborn baby and husband Peter Nelson. Photograph of Jackson-Nelson in gingham apron cooking.
Access No. 143686 | 10 secs | 1950s | Lithgow, NSW, Australia | © Unknown / Farifax Photo Sales | B&W |
MS B&W photographic portrait of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson's three children.
Access No. 143687 | 5 secs | 1950s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
MS interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about her family life. Zoom in to CU of Jackson-Nelson as she relates her husband Peter's growing illness.
Access No. 143688 | 52 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson surrounded by husband Peter Nelson and their three children. Zoom in to Nelson's face.
Access No. 143689 | 12 secs | 1960s | Adelaide, SA, Australia | © Unknown | B&W |
MS interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about discovering her husband Peter's illness.
Access No. 143690 | 46 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Zoom in to B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson with her husband Peter.
Access No. 143691 | 7 secs | 1960s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about finding God at the end of her husband Peter's illness and starting the Peter Nelson Leukaemia Foundation after he died.
Access No. 143692 | 34 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
GS B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson standing behind volunteers of her Peter Nelson Leukaemia Foundation.
Access No. 143693 | 4 secs | 1970s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
Archival colour news footage of Olympian Marjorie Jackson-Nelson working with volunteers for her Peter Nelson Leukaemia Foundation. ECU donation cheque and bank notes. High angle shot over technicians and scientists working in lab. ECUs people operating microscopes and slides. CUs brochures with Peter Nelson's photograph on them.
Access No. 143694 | 21 secs | 1980s | Australia | © ABC Content Sales | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about how she and her husband Peter Nelson tried to live their lives according to the Olympic Ideal.
Access No. 143695 | 40 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson's face and MS of her standing with Malcolm Fraser, Dawn Fraser and a third woman at ceremony.
Access No. 143696 | 9 secs | 1970s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
Colour production still of elevated view over Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Access No. 143697 | 5 secs | 1970s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
High angle colour group photograph of Olympian Marjorie Jackson-Nelson standing with Arthur Tunstall and other officials.
Access No. 143698 | 5 secs | 1980s | Australia | © Australian Commonwealth Games Association | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about her work as a Commonwealth Games team manager on a voluntary basis.
Access No. 143699 | 19 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour news footage of Olympian Marjorie Jackson-Nelson's sporting medals on display. CU to "The Lithgow Flash" tag on display.
Access No. 143700 | 25 secs | 2000s | Australia | © ABC Content Sales / Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the big money in sport and how it has changed things since her time.
Access No. 143701 | 23 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
WS Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson walking into office and shaking man's hand. WS Premier of South Australia signage on wall and tilt down to decorative commemorative plate. VS Jackson-Nelson sitting down to meeting around conference table during Executive Council Meeting.
Access No. 143702 | 25 secs | 2000s | SA, Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about being approached by the Premier of South Australia to become the Governor.
Access No. 143703 | 12 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour news footage of Olympian Marjorie Jackson-Nelson riding in horse-drawn open carriage in street parade. MS of her greeting soldiers in line and patting horses. WS Government House. CU State flag flying.
Access No. 143704 | 26 secs | 2000s | Adelaide, SA, Australia | © ABC Content Sales / Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the adjustments she had to made in her role of Governor.
Access No. 143705 | 18 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson posing with her three adult children. MS Jackson-Nelson speaking at podium surrounded by judges in wigs and officials. MS Jackson-Nelson posing with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. MS of Jackson-Nelson with Bill Clinton posing in from of Union Jack and American flags.
Access No. 143706 | 18 secs | 1980s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the adjustments she had to made in her role as Governor.
Access No. 143707 | 23 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
Archival colour news footage of Olympian Marjorie Jackson-Nelson shaking hands and greeting guests as they arrive at Government House and are introduced to her. GS guests being served champagne.
Access No. 143708 | 17 secs | 2000s | Adelaide, SA, Australia | © ABC Content Sales / Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the effect tragedy in her life had on her.
Access No. 143709 | 6 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
MS B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson posing with her husband Peter Nelson.
Access No. 143710 | 5 secs | 1940s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
Archival Daily Telegraph newspaper photo of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson posing with her husband Peter Nelson and their three young children with tilt to article below "For Marj, the important gold is a ring" from 17/5/71.
Access No. 143711 | 6 secs | 1970s | Australia | © Newspix & Newstext | B&W |
CU B&W photograph of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson posing with her three granddaughters. GS Jackson-Nelson standing in office with charity volunteers behind her.
Access No. 143712 | 9 secs | 1990s | Australia | © Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | B&W |
CU interview with Olympian and South Australian Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson talking about the effect tragedy in her life had on her.
Access No. 143713 | 31 secs | 2000s | Australia | © NFSA | Colour |
End credits over archival colour news footage of Olympian Marjorie Jackson-Nelson making speech in front of gathered crowd in Government House. VS inside Government House with guests milling during reception and photos in picture frames.
Access No. 143714 | 43 secs | 2000s | Adelaide, SA, Australia | © ABC Content Sales / Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | Colour |