Sep 7, 2009
You could not find a bigger contrast in topography- experienced by one man during two World Wars. From riding in the heat and dust of ’The Desert Column’ with the Australian Light Horse - to the monsoonal downpours experienced by the diggers of the 8th Australian Division in Malaya and Java; Walter James BOOTH fought in two conflicts in opposite [...]
Aug 20, 2009
Have you ever heard of the “SNOWY RIVER MEN” Recruitment march? This was one of many recruitment drives which took place around Australia circa 1916 to boost the number of enlistments into the AIF during World War One. The march was organised by a Captain by the name of F.R. WEDD and started on the [...]
Dec 21, 2008
The age old question; “What cost – is the price for freedom?” And when that cost is written into the ledger – how much should each country pay?….How much should each State?….And how much should each little, country town?
Loose just ONE man in a time of war; and we agree that this is a pretty steep price for that [...]
Nov 15, 2008
If you were to ask the average Australian a question:- “Name just one battle which took place during the First World War?” the name ‘Gallipoli’ more often than not, would probably be the response.
To ask a similar question - ”Name a battle which took place during the Second World War?” and 8 out of 10 people will probably mention the [...]