Horse-drawn milk delivery, beehive hairdos and not a smashed avo in sight: Amazing footage reveals how Melburnians lived in 1967
- Historic archive footage released to give a snapshot of Melbourne in mid 1960s
- The footage was restored by the National Film and Sound Archive and is in HD
- It provides an eye-opening flashback into life during the 1960s in Melbourne
- Many of iconic Melbourne spots appear in the video, such as Flinders Street
- It's part of a 12 episode Life in Australia series promoting immigration to the city
Historic footage has been released from the archives, giving amazing insight into what life was like in Melbourne more than 50 years ago.
The National Film and Sound Archive has given the footage a high definition restoration and uploaded it to YouTube to give viewers a snapshot of the city in the mid-1960s.
The footage provides an eye-opening flashback into life with horse-drawn carriages and women with much bigger hair - but the love for footy and downing a beer is still the same.
Imagery shows Melburnians commuting to work on the iconic green and gold trams - some of which are still in service today
Historic footage has been released from the archives, giving amazing insight into what life was like in Melbourne more than 50 years ago
Imagery shows Melburnians commuting to work on the iconic green and gold trams - some of which are still in service today.
Many of Melbourne's iconic spots appear in the video, including Flinders Street, St Paul's Cathedral and the Yarra River.
Since the footage was filmed, the city has undergone many changes, however the love for footy hasn't wavered - though at the time it was called the VFL, not AFL.
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While there weren't as many high-rise buildings seen throughout the video, the main streets of the CBD were still as busy as they are today.
Milk was delivered by horse and cart and streets were filled with classic 1960s style cars, however there was significantly less traffic than the city sees today.
The video was made by The Commonwealth Film Unit in 1966 and was part of a 12 episode Life in Australia series to encourage immigration to Australia.
Car manufacturing was a key trade during the 1960's, however it's not as common nowadays
Since the footage was filmed, the city has undergone many changes, however the love for footy hasn't wavered - though at the time it was called the VFL, not AFL
Crowds filled stadiums in the bustling city during the 1960s, with the love for footy as strong as ever
Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit in 1966, the 20 minute footage was part of the 12 episode Life in Australia series to encourage immigration to Australia.
The archival video also highlights various social activities, employment and educational opportunities and lifestyles of the major cities and regional centres.
The episode shows a picture of life in Melbourne in the mid 1960s to entice more people to call Victoria's capital city home.
The video shows a booming manufacturing industry and a thriving nightlife in the CBD on Saturday nights.
Women are seen with beehive hairstyles and colourful clothes with many sporting cigarettes.
The video shows a booming manufacturing industry and a thriving nightlife in the CBD on Saturday nights
Women are seen with beehive hairstyles and colourful clothes with many sporting cigarettes
While it shows the hustle and bustle of city life, the footage also provides insight into what life was life for families in the suburbs.
Police manned school crossings as the original lollipop ladies and weekends were spent crowding football stadiums.
The video was posted to Youtube on Monday and has since garnered 12,097 views and more than 100 comments.
'God I'm glad I was around then. Australia was paradise,' one person commented.
'Thanks. Such a pleasure to see the old good time in Australia. Love your series,' another person wrote.
While it shows the hustle and bustle of city life, the footage also provides insight into what life was life for families in the suburbs
Milk was delivered by horse and cart and streets were filled with classic 1960s style cars, however there was significantly less traffic than the city sees today
Many of Melbourne's iconic spots appear in the video, including Flinders Street, St Paul's Cathedral and the Yarra River
