Mainly For Women

From The Film Australia Collection. Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1971. Directed by David Eastman.
Original 1971 synopsis: Anne leaves a friendly country town (Gundagai) to work and study in Sydney. She stays with relatives in a typical suburban home, involved in typical weekend activities. She finds a job and flat. Aimed at women who are considering migration to Australia. Mainly for women concentrates on aspects of Australian life which are likely to be particularly interesting to women. What types of jobs and accommodation are available for women? What are the shopping and entertainment facilities like? How are women treated in Australian Society?

[@epicbeardface2981]

If you didn't live it you have no idea. It was without a doubt the best time to grow up in Australia.

[@peterpinto6513]

The guy in the shoe repair shop was my dad...still miss him

[@lilacDaisy111]

Pretty amazing that these were made to show migrants what the country is like, and now they show citizens what the country

[@bannol1]

The good old days, when you could quit a job on Friday and start a new job on Monday.

[@strategiccompanysale]

thank you for posting , but saddened by some of the silly comments left. Can't see why viewers can't just enjoy old films without insulting or being judgemental to others.

[@jasonmackinnon4552]

I liked the film, Anyone else feel the same?

[@michaele7880]

Can’t afford a TV. Every home has multiple Televisions now. Back in the days when you saved up for things.

[@rodneymcgiveron]

attractive women , not covered in ugly tattoos...

[@chudiksc]

Just wish to go back in time when life is free and pure

[@whatbringsmepeace]

Ah the early 70s. Such a simple time, because you believed what you were being told. Can't do that nowadays...

[@AnnieLawrinson]

Imagine being gay back then

[@Ssshyousounddumb]

Australians were so much classier back then. And no it's not just this video. It really was much classier in Australia. Even the working class had certain standards.

[@aileenjackson1706]

When people were nice.

[@Jones-w5i]

Beggars can't be choosers. I'm sure it was a good time to be alive. 2020 killed it for me

[@DavidPola1961]

Back when times were better ,everyone was almost the same

[@alanbrookes275]

OMG The Golden Lotus Chinese was our local at Forestville, knew it well. It moved to Killarney Heights over 30 years ago.

[@peterp622]

The man in the shoe repair shop was my dad who had the shop in forrestville shopping centre from 1969-1978

[@user-jo4jv7cx9x]

Is it just me or do you miss this Aussie accent? My first day at primary school in 1974 we had the box of beads to thread on a string….except mine didn’t have a button on the end and the beads just fell on the floor and I cried 😅

[@Blackheathenly]

A succulent Chinese meal...

[@RocketRocket-ce3ke]

Love the rental flat. Probably still being rented out in its original state for a small fortune.