[Editor: This poem (or song) by Irene Jones was published in the Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (Mudgee, NSW), 5 August 1915 (during the First World War, 1914-1918).] Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling. The following appropriate and inspiring verses, … [Read more...] about Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling [poem “Australia’s Call” by Irene Jones, 5 August 1915]
Gallipoli campaign
Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [First World War postcard, with a photo of military dug outs on a hillside at Gallipoli]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of military dug outs on a hillside, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [Front of postcard] Dug outs at Anzac Cove … [Read more...] about Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [First World War postcard, with a photo of military dug outs on a hillside at Gallipoli]
Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]
[Editor: A letter regarding the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War. Published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 June 1915.] Treating the wounded. Doctor describes scenes. Chaplains lead charges. Sydney, Monday. — Dr. Colin Chisholm Ross, of Sydney, … [Read more...] about Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]
[Australians in Gallipoli: Altering the map] [24 June 1915]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Gallipoli campaign (First World War), was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 24 June 1915. It was subsequently reprinted in The Casterton News, 5 July 1915, under the title of “Australians in Gallipoli: Altering the … [Read more...] about [Australians in Gallipoli: Altering the map] [24 June 1915]
Thrilling story of pluck: Australasian soldiers’ heroism: Held position against overwhelming odds [8 June 1915]
[Editor: This article about an action in the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War, was published in the Port Pirie Recorder, 8 June 1915.] Thrilling story of pluck. Australasian soldiers’ heroism. Held position against overwhelming odds. Cairo, … [Read more...] about Thrilling story of pluck: Australasian soldiers’ heroism: Held position against overwhelming odds [8 June 1915]
The casualties: Careers summarised [3 May 1915]
[Editor: This article gives some personal details of some of the Australian military casualties (killed and wounded) from the Gallipoli campaign (First World War). It was published in The Argus, 3 May 1915.] The casualties. Careers summarised. Lieut.-Colonel H. E. … [Read more...] about The casualties: Careers summarised [3 May 1915]
Anzac Day
Articles, letters, and poems regarding Anzac Day, the Anzacs, the Gallipoli landings, and the Dardanelles campaign. Heroes of the Dardanelles [6 June 1915] Extracts of letters from several Australian soldiers. Australians at work: Brisk battles fought: Heavy losses … [Read more...] about Anzac Day
“Turks won’t reap the barley” [25 June 1915]
[Editor: A letter from an Australian soldier. Published in The Register, 25 June 1915.] “Turks won't reap the barley.” Following are extracts of a letter from Capt. Kayser, 12th Battalion, to his wife, dated from Gallipoli Peninsula, Anzac Cove, May 15:— “We none of us … [Read more...] about “Turks won’t reap the barley” [25 June 1915]
Australians at work: Brisk battles fought: Heavy losses reported [7 June 1915]
[Editor: A cable message from Major-General Sir Ian Hamilton of the British Army, reporting on the fighting at Gallipoli. Published in The Register, 7 June 1915. This is one of the first newspaper articles in which the word “Anzac” was used.] Australians at work. Brisk … [Read more...] about Australians at work: Brisk battles fought: Heavy losses reported [7 June 1915]
Heroes of the Dardanelles [6 June 1915]
[Editor: An article about the early days of the Gallipoli campaign, including extracts from the letters of Australian soldiers. Published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 6 June 1915.] Heroes of the Dardanelles Graphic accounts of the fighting at Gaba Tepe — West … [Read more...] about Heroes of the Dardanelles [6 June 1915]