TAGGED: 1970s
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'Khe Sanh' was the first Cold Chisel single and remains a popular anthem about the Australian experience of the Vietnam War and the lingering after effects on those who served there.

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A look at the Canberra Day parade 1978, shot by then CTC7 cameraman Neil Johnston. Cartoonist Larry Pickering was crowned King of Canberra that year, and dunked by Minister Ken Fry.
 

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This single was released by Asylum Records in 1977. The B side contained the track 'Pamela’s Song'.

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A portrait of Jeff St John, taken in the late 1970’s, by unknown photographer.

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We pay tribute to one of Australia’s greatest rock voices.

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As well as featuring the biggest stars from around the world, The Mike Walsh Show kept Aussies entertained with a bevy of quirky guests.

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See the funniest, most splendiferous and bizarre moments on a show that had five million Aussies a week turning on their TV sets in the 1970s and 80s.

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Original costume from My Brilliant Career, worn by Judy Davis as Sybylla in the boating scene with Sam Neill. The rip in the hem occurred while shooting the film.

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'Judy Davis, is a young lioness …' observed The London Sunday Times.

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The kangaroo introduces Dot to Mr and Mrs Platypus, who are difficult to be polite to, because they are easy to offend. Mr Platypus (voiced by Spike Milligan) gives Dot a history lesson.