How to access Repatriation Files
Watch Rebecca Wheatley guide you through the process of accessing Repatriation Files on the National Archives of Australia website. Note: Websites referred to in this presentation were accessed in early …
Course: World War 1: A History in 100 Stories
How to access First World War Official Histories
Watch Laura James guide you through the process of accessing First World War Official Histories on the Australian War Memorial website. Note: Websites referred to in this presentation were accessed …
A different part of the story
Watch Professor Alistair Thomson discuss the divisiveness of the Great War and the story of Fred Farrell.
The burnt out digger
Watch Professor Alistair Thomson discuss the arbitrary nature of the Repatriation Department.
A memory they could live with
Watch Professor Alistair Thomson talk about composing a life narrative that returned servicemen and women could live with. A list of supplementary readings from the interview with Professor Alistair Thomson …
Introduction and exploration of historical artefacts
Watch Rebecca Wheatley and Laura James introduce Professor Alistair Thomson and ask him to explore historical artefacts related to the topic of The Old Lie: papers from Repatriation Files.
Escaping a terrible family history
Watch Professor Alistair Thomson discuss his family story of war and repatriation.
