The Birth of White Australia

The Birth of White Australia is a 1928 Australian silent film. It is a historical drama about the settlement of white Australia, including scenes of Captain Cooks landing at Botany Bay, skirmishes with Australian Aborigines and the Lambing Flat riots. There is also an appearance by Billy Hughes.

The film was entirely financed by the townspeople of Young, New South Wales. The director, Phil Walsh, formed the production company in February 1927 and raised capital of 5,000 of which 3,000 was allocated to the film. Most of the investors were local farmers.Shooting began in September 1927, with most of the cast coming from Young. Chinese were played by whites wearing stockings over their faces. ........

Source: Wikipedia