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History Week 2015

History Week 2015 War, Nationalism and Identity Soldier in sheepskin waistcoat, June 1915. From NRS 4481 MS3393P. Opening ceremony of Mosman Cottage Soldier Settlement, December 1916. From NRS 4481 MS4860P. Roll of Honour, Parliament House, March 1916. From NRS 4481...

GPO Returned Soldiers’ Club

GPO Returned Soldiers' Club First Annual Outing 1920 This framed image is from the Government Printing Office (GPO).  It shows the Returned Soldiers’ Club first annual outing at Yarra Bay on 25th September 1920.  This image complements another photo board from...

Everyday life – Entertainment and recreation

Everyday life in Wartime NSW Entertainment and recreation This collection of archives focuses on the themes of entertainment and recreation in Sydney during WWI.  These items were on display as part of our Call to Arms exhibition.   Visitors at Taronga Zoological...

Everyday life – Transport

Everyday life in wartime NSW Transport Transport This collection of archives focuses on the theme of transport activities in Sydney during WWI.  These items were on display as part of our Call to Arms exhibition.   Mr Griffiths in machine ready for flight,...

Everyday life – Communication

Everyday life in Wartime NSW Communication This collection of archives focuses on the theme of communication activities in Sydney during WWI.  These items were on display as part of our Call to Arms exhibition.   Chief Secretary, George Black, Nov 1915. From NRS...