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Expatriate Estonians in Australia. Film No. 1, part 2

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 1. film, II jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Expatriate Estonians in Australia and the Baltic Council in Australia do the awareness work in the Parliament of Australia, concerning the political situation in the Baltic States. Australian government officially recognized the independence declared in the Baltic States in August 1991 as the result.

Arvi Vainomäe and Maila Taimre from Melbourne talk about the awareness work among the members of the Parliament in Australia at the end of 1980s and early 1990s. This information cast light to the alarming events taking place in January 1991 in the Baltic States and raised awareness among the members of Australian government. When the referendum for restoring independence in the Republic of Estonia was held in March then the Senate of Australia accepted the resolution according to which they required the right for the Baltic States to be recognized as independent states by the Soviet Union. In August, ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia. Film No.1, part 1

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 1. film, I jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Organizations of expatriate Estonians in Australia. Political fight for supporting the existence of Estonia and for declaring the occupation by the Soviet Union as an illegal act.

Ilmar Mägraken, the founding member of the Association of Estonian Societies in Australia, leads the meeting after the 16th Estonian Days in Melbourne have ended and expresses his gratitude to Bruno Metsar, the manager of the organizational committee. At his home in Sydney, Arnold Perendi recollects the founding of the Association of Estonian Societies in Australia in January 1952. Since expatriate Estonians were scattered around Australia, the association was founded on the basis of regional societies, all local societies became members of the association. The most important event was organizing the Estonian Days, national upbringing of local youth, founding further ...
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Theatrical Play "Dearest of All" by Drama Club of Melbourne Estonian House, Part 1

Title in Estonian: Melbourne'i Eesti Maja näiteringi etendus "Kallimast kallim", I jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut
Theatrical Play "Dearest of All" by Drama Club of Melbourne Estonian House, Part 2

Title in Estonian: Melbourne'i Eesti Maja näiteringi etendus "Kallimast kallim", II jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut
Gypsy Night of Women's Club in Estonian House in Thirlmere 1982

Title in Estonian: Naisringi mustlasõhtu Thirlmere Eesti Majas 1982

1982 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The women's club of Thirlmere Estonian Society has organized a gypsy night in Estonian House, Thirlmere, Australia.

The women's club of Thirlmere Estonian Society was established on August 16, 1953 and plays an important role in the social lives of local expatriate Estonians in Australia. The women's club organizes theme parties. The gypsy night held in Estonian House in Thirlmere, Australia. Gypsy music and dances are being performed as an operetta at the gathering.
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Celebration of Victory Day and the Anniversary of Mixed Choir "Koit" in Estonian House Thilmere

Title in Estonian: Võidupüha ja segakoori Koit aastapäeva tähistamine Thirlmere Eesti Majas

1981 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of the anniversary of mixed choir "Koit" and Victory Day in Estonian House, Thilmere, Australia on June 27, 1981.

Mixed choir "Koit" of the Estonian House Thilmere takes actively part in the social events and national holidays. Local expatriate Estonians are celebrating Victory Day in Estonian House in Thilmere. The mixed choir is on the stage. People congratulate a choir member. Female singers in beautiful national costumes perform a song. Choirmaster Irene Haldma-Eelma is on the stage, conducting a smaller group of singers first, followed by a bigger group of singers' performance.
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Youth Play "Flying to the Star" and Folk Dance

Title in Estonian: Noorsoonäidend "Lend tähele" ja rahvatants

1980 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Excerpt from the youth play "Flying to the Star" (written by Agnes Vesilo in 1947), folk dance performed by schoolchildren.

Excerpt from the youth play "Flying to the Star" (written by Agnes Vesilo in 1947). Little and big actors in sparkling costumes on the stage. The big actors present text, the group of younger actors are dancing and making exciting movements. Folk dance performance by the youngest schoolchildren. Their teacher is sitting on the stage with some children, observing the dancers' performance. Teachers are given flowers after the performances.
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5th ENP's Boat Ride

Original title: V ENP paadisõit

1978 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

5th Youth Days of Expatriate Estonians in Australia take place in April 1978. Boat ride for the participants.

5th Youth Days of Expatriate Estonians in Australia take place in April 1978. Boat ride at sea for those participating in the event. People are chatting in a cabin and on the deck. A joyride boat goes slowly along the coast. Sunny weather. The sea is full of yachts and sailboats. The vessels pass under the drawbridge. Little children are having fun in a cabin. The ENP's flag is waving. An abundant buffet table of the boat. The sea seems to be full of sailboats. Good weather has attracted many people to the sea. A fast hydrofoil ship is passing. ...
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Summer Camps of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts: Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne

Title in Estonian: Skautide-gaidide suvelaagrid: Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne

1978 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

General camps of girl scouts and boy scouts in Melbourne and Adelaide, Australia.

The general camp of girl scouts and boy scouts "Oru" takes place in Melbourne, Australia at the turn of the years of 1974-1975; the general camp "Harju" takes place in Adelaide in 1977-1978. Encampment of "Oru" camp in an eucalypt forest. Camp leaders. Girl guides guarding near their tents, at the same time checking the order in tents. Reporting. Posing with the group leader in front of the tent. Moments of the camp activities of girl scouts have been filmed. Boy scouts arrive. Line-up, national flags of Estonia and Australia are hoisted. Participants can swim in a pool. Tents under ...
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Folk Dance Festivals 1973, 1974, 1977

Title in Estonian: Rahvatantsu peod 1973,1974,1977

1977 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Performances of expatriate Estonian folk dancers in Australia in 1973, 1974 and 1977.

Performances of expatriate Estonian folk dancers in Australia in 1973, 1974 and 1977. Young folk dancers perform in the hall of Estonian House, Adelaide, accompanied by an accordionist and a zither player. The audience is sitting at the tables near the walls. A youth choir is performing. Folk dancers are holding another performance. There are lamps lit on the tables. A smaller dance collective is holding a performance. Five pairs are dancing folk dances in an outdoor event as an intermission.
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