Watching TV after a family tea

Gather around the gogglebox!

The slang term 'Gogglebox' was first used in 1959 to refer to the increasingly important television set.

Gather around the gogglebox!

The slang term 'Gogglebox' was first used in 1959 to refer to the increasingly important television set.

Sydney residents watching Christchurch Commonwealth Games

Gather around the gogglebox!

The slang term 'Gogglebox' was first used in 1959 to refer to the increasingly important television set.

Gather around the gogglebox!

The slang term 'Gogglebox' was first used in 1959 to refer to the increasingly important television set.

McSherry and Neale, electrical specialists

Covid-19 Daily Briefing

20 April 2020

At home watching the daily Covid-19 briefing on TVNZ.

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Sydney residents watching Christchurch Commonwealth Games

2 February 1974

A group of Sydney, Australia residents watching coverage of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games shown as part of a window display at the New Zealand Government Tourist Bureau in Pitt St, Sydney.

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Watching TV after a family tea

29 March 1979

A family watching tv after finishing dinner.
Contributor's note: "Watching TV after a family tea. Phillips K9 TV on a rotating base. Record rack with cassettes on top. Dried arrangement on top of TV. Home-made wooden engine on the floor. My niece sitting on an inflatable humpty at a wooden table made at school woodworking classes by my brother (wearing a striped tank top!) Bold 70s pattern wallpaper."

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Judge's comment: "The images give us a real sense of how the family lived their life. It was interesting to see what events were chosen as important moments, holidays, snow, learning to ride a bike, the simple pleasures of sharing a meal or a BBQ and family interactions in their lounge."

Area: South West / Hoon Hay