Before a 600-strong crowd of dignitaries and celebrities, Prime Minister Bob Hawke declares open the first permanent home for the NFSA.
SoundCloud: Marilyn Dooley talks about her role as stage manager for the opening ceremony
The Canberra Times: Glittering Opening for Film Archive (4 October 1984)
Opening night footage courtesy of Southern Cross Austereo.
Bill Peach (left) and guest arrive with Ken G Hall (right) at the NFSA opening night. NFSA title: 789517
Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Hazel Hawke arrive at the NFSA. NFSA title: 786314
Radio announcer Bob Rogers and Prime Minister Bob Hawke. NFSA title: 789421
Opening night hosts actress Kate Fitzpatrick and media personality Mike Carlton. NFSA title: 789514
Prime Minister Bob Hawke delivers the opening night address. NFSA title: 786315
Prime Minister Bob Hawke unveils the NFSA plaque. NFSA title: 786316
NFSA Official Opening Program, 3 October 1984.