“Qualities of independence, originality, the faculty of rising to an occasion and loyalty to a ‘mate’”; this was how renowned historian Charles Bean described the Australian national character three years after the end of World War I.
World War I: Thousands of Australian nurses missed out on recognition
August 4, 2014 by ·
Descendants and historians are calling for recognition for thousands of Australian nurses who served overseas in World War I but were not part of the official nursing deployment.
The First World War: a global view
August 3, 2014 by ·
At the British National Archives, they hold records on the First World War from across the globe. They wanted to represent the global nature of the conflict, and feature these records. and came the idea of a map to explore the records in a visually engaging and intuitive way.
Discovering ANZACS now online!
July 30, 2014 by ·
Explore a growing selection of government records about Australians and New Zealanders in World War I and the Boer War. Create a profile dedicated to the wartime journey of someone who served. Uncover the personal stories of service men and women through original archival records.
Sydney transitions 1914-2014: ABC Digital montages
July 30, 2014 by ·
In these unique digital montages, Sydney people of 1914 mingle with their 21st century counterparts on streets that retain an uncanny resemblance to the way they were.
On this day, 28th July 1923 Construction of the Sydney Harbour bridge begins
July 28, 2014 by ·
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.
Women’s Role in the First World War Patriotic Organisations
July 28, 2014 by ·
The latest of a series of articles written by Sherry Morris, and published in the Daily Advertiser, as part of the commemorations of WW1. Whilst women were not permitted to enlist in the armed forces they played a significant role in organisations that supported the war effort. This article provides some information about those organisations […]
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.
