Physical description
Includes photographs, notes, bibliography, archival sources and index. 211 pages
Publication type
non-fiction
Summary
This brings to life the stories of the Boroondara residents who were impacted by WWI, both at home and overseas, by evocatively capturing the stories of Boroondara families and individuals whose lives were irreversibly changed by WWI. It follows the Boroondara ANZACs and their passage to war and details life at the time on the Home Front. The publication acts as a lasting legacy and provides a valuable resource for future generations.
References
- First World War and Gallipoli "On 25 April 2015, Australia and New Zealand commemorated the centenary of the Anzac landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. . . .To mark this significant occasion, we partnered with the Gallipoli and Beyond Committee to deliver Gallipoli and Beyond 2015 – a program of events and activities throughout 2015 to promote the historical, social and cultural understanding of the centenary. The committee is made up of members from the historical societies of Balwyn, Kew, Canterbury, Hawthorn, Surrey Hills and Camberwell, the Boroondara Historical Society Association, the Friends of Boroondara Cemetery and Kew RSL."
