The War Workers' Gazette, edited by Eleanor Mackinnon and Constance Sly in 1918, documents thousands of volunteers in New South Wales who supported the First World War. Initially a fundraiser, it serves as a vital historical resource despite shortcomings, capturing the organized civilian effort and preserving the names of participants for future generations.
Tag: First World War
Princess Mary Christmas Gift 1914
Princess Mary Christmas Gift 1914
Crisis relief in wartime and the peace
Crisis relief in wartime and the peace from the Camden and district Red Cross volunteers
First Remembrance Day in Camden
The first Remembrance Day occurred in Camden in 1946
Australia Day 2018 in Camden
Australia Day 2018 in Camden drew large crowds to the town centre for the festival for the street parade.
Menangle Australian Light Horse Camp
The Australian Light Horse Camp was set up at Menangle in 1916
Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital Concord NSW
Out at Concord, located in Sydney's inner west, is the magnificent building of the former Thomas Walker Memorial Hospital for Convalescents, that is now the school Rivendell. It was recently open for inspection by the City of Canada Bay Heritage Society. The heritage society organises regular open days to continually raise public awareness of this… Continue reading Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital Concord NSW
Anzackery and Vimyism, national military myths
Anzackery and Vimyism, national military myths derived in wartime in Australia and Canada
Camden Reflects on Anzac Day 2017
Camden Reflects on Anzac Day 2017
Lady Street visited Camden in 1934
The Red Cross drew many important people to visit Camden during the Inter-war period. One of those was Lady Belinda Street, a member of the Street family, a dynasty of important Sydney barristers and judges. Lady Belinda Street was part of the influential network of friends and contacts that formed the circle that swirled around… Continue reading Lady Street visited Camden in 1934
