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Take a voyage of discovery with Chris Taylor as he reveals the secrets behind a fascinating mix of treasures from Australia's National Heritage List. In the third season of five-minute mini-documentaries in the National Treasures series, Chris travels around Australia delivering historical snapshots of places from the National Heritage List. He talks with experts and enthusiasts, revealing fascinating insights into our famous and not-so-famous past. Visiting objects and places of significance, including Fremantle Prison and the ruins of the Dutch merchant ship Batavia in Western Australia, the Eureka flag and the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Victoria, Francis De Groot's sword in NSW and the Naracoorte Caves Fossil Mammal site in South Australia, Chris Taylor's enthusiasm shines a welcome spotlight on the sometimes forgotten gems that are an irreplaceable part of our national story. Established by the Australian Government in 2004, the National Heritage List is a collection of places that contribute to Australia's national identity. A Screen Australia National Documentary Program produced in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and made with the assistance of the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Copyright - 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Executive Producer: Penny Robins Producer: Hugh Piper Director: Matthew Thomason Writer: Matthew Thomason DOP/Cinematographer: Gary Russell Narrator/Presenter: Chris Taylor

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Originally produced by National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in 2009

Mode of access: World Wide Web

In English