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National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
National Film and Sound Archive
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
National Film and Sound Archive

Waterloo: Queen in Waterloo

1981

Waterloo: Queen in Waterloo

1981

  • NFSA ID1VT5QAME
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormDocumentary
  • Duration48 mins
  • Year1981

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh officially open the Housing Commission’s tower blocks in Waterloo. Residents’ furniture was removed from four units and temporarily replaced with hired new furniture before the royal couple inspected the units. The residents’ furniture was returned after the visit. Summary by Damien Parer.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh officially open the Housing Commission’s tower blocks in Waterloo. Residents’ furniture was removed from four units and temporarily replaced with hired new furniture before the royal couple inspected the units. The residents’ furniture was returned after the visit. Summary by Damien Parer.

  • Producer
    Tom Zubrycki
    Co-producer
    Jim Stevens
    Director
    Tom Zubrycki
    Composer
    Ralph Schneider
    Acknowledgements
    Produced with the assistance of the Australian Film Commission's Creative Development Fund
  • The documentary is one of Tom Zubrycki’s earliest. His skill as a documentary filmmaker is evident in his ability to clearly outline the story. Zubrycki’s credits include Molly and Mobarak, The Diplomat, Exile in Sarajevo and Billal.

    Waterloo synopsis

    The film outlines the history of the redevelopment of the Sydney suburb of Waterloo. Residents are interviewed and archival footage is used to outline the history of change in the area. The documentary emphasises the need for consultation and shows the results of more recent residents’ action groups.

    Notes by Damien Parer

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