The First Anzac Day

This documentary follows the formation of the 10th Battalion and what became of the No.1 section scouts who were amongst the first men ashore at Gallipoli. Meanwhile Australians were finding ways to raise funds, care for the wounded and honour the dead. On 13 October 1915 South Australia's Eight Hour Day was renamed Anzac Day. A huge procession was held and events culminated with two obsolete horse drawn trams being crashed into each other and exploded in front of a crowd of 20000.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

The Great War at Home - History SA event

For those in Adelaide, this Saturday I'll be screening some excerpts and talking about 'The First Anzac Day' for half an hour at 11.30am, 9 May 2015.

My presentation is part of a two day event, 'The Great War at Home', presented by History SA in the Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground. Lots of informative activities, all FREE!

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The Great War at Home History SA

Part of the procession on the first Anzac Day. Photograph: State Library of South Australia collection.