Simon Smith

Simon Smith, a curator at the National Film and Sound Archive, unravels the mystery of the lost footage from Gough Whitlam's 1975 dismissal. He discusses how technical limitations led to minimal filming that day and the bizarre vanishing of key ABC reels. Simon reveals intriguing surviving clips, like Whitlam with a megaphone and footage of his filing cabinets being packed up. The conversation highlights the effort of Channel 7 in preserving what little exists, making for a captivating exploration of a pivotal moment in Australian history.