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.
EPISODES:
Eureka Flag - Thursday 6 August at 6:50pm on ABC1
Francis De Groot's Sword - Thursday 13 August 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Batavia Shipwreck Ruins - Thursday 20 August 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Fremantle Prison - Thursday 27 August 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Wattie Creek - Thursday 3 September 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Naracoorte Fossil Mammal Site - Thursday 10 September 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Royal Exhibition Building - Thursday 17 September 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Rules of AFL - Thursday 24 September 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Bonegilla Migrant Camp - Thursday 1 October 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
Ned Kelly's Armour - Thursday 8 October 2009 at 6:50pm on ABC1
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.
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Australia's Heritage: National Treasures Launch
Launched by The Hon. Peter Garrett MP,
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
Sydney Opera House
Tuesday 4 August 2009
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More about Australia's Heritage – National Treasures
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Director
Matthew Thomason
Producer
Hugh Piper
Executive Producer
Penny Robins
Presenter
Chris Taylor
Duration
10 x 5 minutes
Year
2009
For Teachers
Curriculum links include English, Media Studies, History, SOSE/HSIE, Civics, Drama Studies.
Press Kit
Press Kit 
Related Links
National Heritage List:
www.heritage.gov.au
Television series and Digital Learning website will be launched by The Hon. Peter Garrett MP, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts on Tuesday 4 August.
What The Critics Say:
Thumbs Up! "Taylor's history lesson about the flag's rise to fame and the conflicting reasons for its significance is short but informative and affably done."
Lenny Ann Low, Sydney Morning Herald
"As history lessons go, this is concise and illuminating."
Gordon Farrer, The Melbourne Age
"... short, sweet and informative program."
Daily Telegraph, Erin McWhirter
"Taylor is an engaging tour guide whose personable asides bring the past to life."
Conrad Walters, Sydney Morning Herald