Anzac Centenary – On the Home Front

Sydney and country NSW faced massive upheavals in the face of war. While men and women went off to war, industries and jobs changed to meet the demands of a war time economy. Many people volunteered their time to help the war effort by fundraising and participating in events like Belgian Day. On the downside, there was an anti-German sentiment which prevailed amongst many people. Suburbs, towns and businesses changed their names and some people of German descent ended up in concentration camps. Click here to see more