Life In Australia: Perth

From the Film Australia Collection. Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1965. Directed by Henry Lewes. A picture of life in the West Australian capital of Perth in the mid 1960s. The social, business, sporting and other activities of an average Australian family in Perth are told through the eyes of the local newspapers. The Life In Australia series portrays Australian cities and rural centres as happy, lively places where good homes, abundant jobs, schools, hospitals and amenities provide the foundation for a relaxed lifestyle where sport, shopping, religion and even art combine to create a homogenous and prosperous society. If you have any information about the people or places in this film we would love to hear your comments.

[@ThePapsy]

I grew up in Perth in the 60s it was idyllic. Life was simpler, mum was at home, dad worked, we all ate well, we all were healthy and happy. Perth is still beautiful but has lost its sole to the dollar. Transport me back to that time and I would be a happy boy again.

[@archiesullivan8333]

Not a single eshay in sight

[@Alfa_Chef]

How come i didn't find this video earlier?? This is an amazing video! I'm loving every bit of it. Fyi, I arrived in Perth as an international student in 2008. Had to leave in 2016 January as the government was making life hell for international students but wanted only refugees. Anyway, Perth is the greatest city on earth. I've driven to every corner of Perth. King's Park, Midland, Marylands, Scarborough, Hillary's, Vic Park, Burswood, Belmont, Balga, Mirrabooka, Kalamunda. You name it.Was living in Riverton near the river. Would go for walks by the river frequently. Evety time felt mesmerized by the views. Never ever was a single day that i felt bored or unloved in Perth. The people of Perth are wonderful. Friendly and good sense of humour. I feel so nostalgic watching this video. Miss Perth terribly and tremendously. I left Australia but my heart is still in Perth ❤

[@MS-qd6bm]

Wasn't life a lot simpler then, people appreciated what they had they worked hard for what they could afford. We had communication with each other not like today. And people had manners, hardly no crime back then. My parents went to work left the house unlocked came home it was still as it was. Couldn't do that today.

[@Spunjie]

Hahahaha the taxi driver got out of the car, greeted him, then opened the door for him. I'd like to see that happen now

[@anthonylloyd8557]

The people of Perth are friendlier than most places because the shops shut at 5 and it’s off the bed by 9 😁

[@MS-qd6bm]

It was a lot nicer back then, no mobile phones or computers and everyone had a brain!

[@markstankiewicz6369]

I came from the UK in 1967 on the castel Felice sitmar lines, this place was heaven compared to Europe, the film even shot my old primary school at Graylands, funny thing is the old south perth river ferry sits beside my cruiser on the river in Claremont today, fully refurbished, many fond memories of our early family life,and so many great opportunities, and still is. 22/05/2019

[@Crazyass1311]

all the people hating on perth come on guys the people that are rude in this city are very few and all you are doing is basing the rest of the people in perth on them now thats just rude. ive been to heeps of places around the world and tbh theres no place like perth i love it over here. was born here and will die here

[@stephenmarshall3467]

My family arrived on the "Fairsky" ( ten quid) in July '65.....fifty years ago. I recognize a lot of those places. Life has certainly changed..

[@roberto0561]

I grew up in Hamilton Hill , born in 1961 No mental health issues

[@mattpooley3267]

I grew up in Maylands in Perth since late 89.. it’s amazing to see how simple and amazing life was back then!! 😊🙏

[@DYT2]

Amazing that Perth was this modern 13 years ago.

[@JohnPereira-nl7hu]

It's what you make it and you're own state of mind.

[@user-mf1mt5th7r]

At the 3.17 mark, there's a house number 54 but I can't read the plaque place name.

[@siredith8846]

Were there many jobs in Perth back then?

[@Mrbullet1952]

Will have to search this channel for some 1950's and early 1960's from when I was a young boy. It was a good time. Shame Perth turned into crap.

[@user-kb9xb1qz6e]

BEAUTIFUL

[@mrboogang]

If anyone has a proven method of time travel, I'm willing to sell my soul to go back. I'll even settle for the early 80's. I promise I won't talk of the future, or invest in Apple or Google stocks. PLEASE! Anyone??

[@mariabettega3513]

I remember the MTT buses with hooks on the back for the big prams. The Daily News boys on each corner. It was friendly and safe in the 60's and 70's when I was young.