On this day, 28 July 1923, construction began on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In 1912, J. J. C. Bradfield was appointed chief engineer of the bridge project, which also had to include a railway. Plans were completed in 1916 but the advent of WWI delayed implementation until 1922.
Bomb shelter sign points to Sydney’s anxious past
July 28, 2014 by ·
A sign at Town Hall station pointing to a World War II air raid shelter has been discovered under layers of paint by workers carrying out upgrades, providing a sobering reminder of the wartime anxiety that gripped Sydney 75 years ago.
The WWI Mapped Interactive
July 24, 2014 by ·
The Guardian Newspaper has released a very impressive mapped interactive about the history of World War I. A Global Guide to the First World War uses maps, audio, historical film and archive newspaper reports to examine the causes, struggles and effects of the first truly world-wide armed conflict.
Group Bookings available – “Through These Lines”
July 23, 2014 by ·
An original Australian play based on the letters and diaries of Australian army nurses serving in WWI is coming to Wagga Wagga and group bookings are available.
150th Wagga Show – Memorabilia sought.
July 23, 2014 by ·
The Wagga Wagga Show which began in 1864 is one of the oldest in Australia.The Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will open the 15oth Wagga Wagga Show which will be held this year on October 2 and 3rd.Plans are well underway to celebrate this major milestone with lots of regular and new events planned with an […]
State Library WWI Collection – Wagga Education Sessions
July 23, 2014 by ·
To celebrate the opening of the “He belonged to Wagga” exhibition, the Museum of the Riverina has teamed up with the Wagga Wagga City Library to host a three-part touring program from the State Library of New South Wales on Thursday and Friday 7 & 8 August, 2014.
Life Interrupted: Personal Diaries from World War I
July 22, 2014 by ·
From 1918 the State Library of NSW began collecting the WWI stories of soldiers, doctors, nurses, stretcher-bearers and journalists so that future generations would know about their experiences. Life Interrupted remembers those who served — in their own words. Exhibition Open until 21st September.
Final Programme RAHS WAGGA SEMINAR – Book Now
July 22, 2014 by ·
The RAHS will be holding a Regional Seminar at Wagga Wagga on 1st and 2nd August in conjunction with the Charles Sturt University Regional Archives, Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society and Wagga Wagga & District Family History Society.
Ancestry Australian Records FREE this weekend
July 11, 2014 by ·
From convicts and bushrangers to Ten Pound Poms, our Australian stories all start somewhere. Start your journey today with free access to all our Australian records until Monday 14th July.
Research Guides – National Library of Australia
July 11, 2014 by ·
Use the NLA guides to explore the depths of their rich collections. You will find research advice, key resources, featured collection items, selected websites, research case studies and lots more.
