This is the story of how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1. It is a story of great loss, pain and struggle, but also a community that came together to provide strength and support to each other in dark and uncertain times.This is the story of how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1. It is a story of great loss, pain and struggle, but also a community that came together to provide strength and support to each other in dark and uncertain times.australian army, australain imperial force, world war 1914-1918 casualties, world war 1914-1918 recruiting enlistments etc, world war 1914-1918 participation, world war 1914-1918 social aspects, world war 1914-1918 biography

Spiral bound paperback book. The title is printed across the front in white print, as well as along the spine.There is a brown text box in the top left corner that wraps around the spine with the words 'primary resource' printed inside in white text. The background of the cover is a black and white photo of a large group of children knitting, they are standing around a lady with a spinning wheel, at the front left there is a large pile of clothing. Above the photo is a piece of fabric with '1917' colourfully embroidered on it. At the bottom of the page are images of chalk and slate, a bicycle, and two badges from 1916-18.non-fictionThis inquiry-based resource investigates how the Great War affected Australian schools and local communities and prompted service responses of different kinds - Back cover. great war, world war 1914-1918, war and education, children and war, world war 1914-1918 social aspects, war and society

Index, notes, appendices, glossary, ill (plates b/w), p.463.non-fictionIt was one of the most controversial and still haunting aspects of World War One: the execution of 351 British soldiers for cowardice and desertion in the face of the enemy. Using new material that only now has become available from the Public Records Office and other sources, this compelling history sets out the facts of these courts-martial and shootings--and just as important, places them in the context of the military, social, and medical context of the period.world war 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - military tribunals

index, bib, maps, p.164.non-fictionFrom its origins to its terrible legacy, the course of the First World War is vividly set out in a series of 173 fascinating maps. Together, these maps form a comprehensive and compelling picture of the war that devastated large parts of Europe, destroying three Empires; these maps illustrate the military, social, political and economic aspects of the war. This revised edition contains a new section depicting the visual remembrance of the war; a guide to the memorials and cemeteries that commemorate the Battle of the Somme.world war 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - maps

Index, ill, maps, p.175.non-fictionAn illustrated history of social and military aspects of the Great warworld war 1914-1918 - history, world politics - 20th century

In 2014, The Sunshine and District Historical Society in conjunction with the Brimbank City Council and the Sunshine R.S.L. presented an exhibition "Remembering: 100 Years On" in commemoration of the outbreak of World War 1. The exhibition included elements from various collections and touches on both individual stories and artefacts which serve as points of broader reference to the overall conflict.The year 2014 marked a milestone in history as it was the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War. In Sunshine and the surrounding districts, the war permeated all aspects of life. The exhibition featured some significate artefacts which emphasise the cultural, social and historical impact the Great War has.5696.01 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Flyer Back.jpg 5696.01 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Flyer Front.jpg 5696.02 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Victor Barnett Letter Home Hand Written Page 1.jpg 5696.02 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Victor Barnett Letter Home Hand Written Page 2.jpg 5696.03 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Victor Barnett Letter Home Transcript Label.jpg 5696.04 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Will Dyson A Voice From ANZAC Label.jpg 5696.05 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Overseas Club Melbourne 1915 - 1916 Label.jpg 5696.06 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Pte Albert Jackson To My Dear Jean From Her Loving Husband Albert Label.jpg 5696.07 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Royal Burial Of The Unknown Warrior.jpg 5696.08 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - H. M. Burton A Call From The Dardanelles Coo-ee Won't You Come Label.jpg 5696.09 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Homes For Soldiers Day Label.jpg 5696.10 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Loris Richard Clark If You Know Of A Better Badge Get It Label.jpg 5696.11 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Enlist In The Sportmen's Thousand Label.jpg 5696.12 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Join The A.I.F. This Is Serious Enlist Now Label.jpg 5696.13 - Sunshine And District Historical Society Remember 100 Years Old Exhibition 2014 - Various Information Labels.jpg world war 1914 - 1918, victor barnett, will dyson, albert jackson, h. m. burton, loris richard clark, albert jacka

A poster is included with this book.Primary school teachers are encouraged to provide students with the activities and sources as a discussion starter exploring the experience of Australian Schol communities during the Great War.war and education - australia - history, world war, 1914 - 1918 - education and the war, social aspects, study and teaching (primary), military - study and teaching