The thickness of the past
Watch Professor Mike Roper discuss memory, his own family connection to the Great War and whether we have exaggerated the horror of war. A list of supplementary readings from the …
Course: World War 1: A History in 100 Stories
‘War’, by Mary Gilmore
Watch a reading of Mary Gilmore’s poem, ‘War’, read by Monash University student Hannah Gordon. Talking point In the Comments, share with other learners your thoughts on the Mary Gilmore …
Introduction and exploration of historical artefacts
Watch Rebecca Wheatley and Laura James introduce Professor Mike Roper and then ask him to explore historical artefacts related to the topic of bereavement and commemoration: a photo album of …
The traces of war
Watch Professor Mike Roper discuss the purpose of war memorials, collective and individual bereavement and the differences of the grieving experience for families in the UK and Australia.
How to access Embarkation Rolls
Watch Laura James guide you through the process of accessing Embarkation Rolls on the Australian War Memorial website. Note: Websites referred to in this presentation were accessed in early 2015 …
How to access war photographs
Watch Bruce Scates guide you through the process of accessing war photographs on the Australian War Memorial website. Note: Websites referred to in this presentation were accessed in early 2015 …
Captain Charlie’s boozer: Charles Kingston
Watch the story of Charles Kingston, an Officer who stayed on in France to bury the dead, and discover why the Government sent him home in disgrace. Note: This story …
Introduction to the stories
Watch Bruce Scates introduce the four stories from Shrapnel Valley, Gallipoli in Turkey. Having explored aspects of mourning and how we commemorate those lost, you can now explore stories of …
How to access Service Dossiers
Watch Rebecca Wheatley guide you through the process of accessing the Service Dossiers on the National Archives of Australia website. Note: Websites referred to in this presentation were accessed in …
A sorrow unsaid: Bryan Lyall
Watch the story of Bryan Lyall and discover why a mother’s farewell words were never carved in stone. Note: This story is a silent presentation. Minor modifications have been made …
Born on the wings of high adventure: Charlie Campbell
Watch the story of Charles Campbell, an airman who went missing in the skies over France and a family who waited for his return. Note: This story is a silent …
Marked ‘Secret’: Samuel Mellor
Watch the story of Samuel Mellor and discover the terrible secret hidden from his family for decades after the war. Note: This story is a silent presentation. Minor modifications have …
The story of Samuel Mellor
The story of Samuel Mellor is an exploration of how families far away who sought a focus for their grief. If you haven’t already, watch Marked ‘Secret’: Samuel Mellor, return …
Introduction to the stories
Watch Bruce Scates introduce the four stories from Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli in Turkey. After you’ve watched the stories, we’ll be asking you to reflect and share your thoughts on how …
All that is left of him: George Irwin
Watch the story of George Irwin, a man declared ‘Missing’ on Gallipoli, and retrace his mother’s search to find him. Note: This story is a silent presentation. Minor modifications have …
