In 1962, the question of life on other planets was a notable topic of public discussion and scientific inquiry. ABC News in Australia captured the varied opinions of everyday people on this subject in a street interview segment for its program Four Corners. Credit: ABC News | History In Pictures

What did Cobar look like in the middle of last century? A new pool is being built, a cause for celebration at the local council chambers and a very early Cobar mine takes shape. Our ABC cameras caught this vision in 1959 and 1962 📱 Get the latest Western Plains news: https://ab.co/2Y3sK2Q 📝 Sign up for our free local newsletter: https://www.abc.net.au/westernplains#newsletter | ABC Western Plains

"Everybody you see has got a smile on their face." #OnThisDay 1962: Tonight asked Londoners if the change of season had put a Spring in their step. | BBC Archive

In 1962 the ABC asked people on the streets of Sydney whether they believed voting should be compulsory for everybody over the age of 21 (the legal voting age at the time). Social media video by Megan Jacobson for ABC News Digital, using footage from the ABC Archives. Get all the latest election news with ABC NEWS, at the link in our bio. #Voting #Election #60s #Nostalgia #BlackAndWhite #Australia #ABCArchives #ABCNews Get all the latest election news with ABC NEWS: ab.co/AusVotes | ABC News