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What did Australians watch at their local cinema during the First World War?
During the 1910s huge picture palaces flourished across the country and going to the pictures was a big social event....
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On 25 April, Australia pays tribute to those who have served and died in military and peacekeeping conflicts.
Anzac Day initially commemorated members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who...
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Harry Julius' cartoons often commented on the events of the First World War and served as propaganda for the Allied war effort.
In January 1915, Australia’s largest film production company,...
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This collection includes images of Anzac troops in Egypt and Gallipoli, some beautiful hand-tinted glass slides and a couple of popular songs from the First World War era.
Australia’s baptism of fire...
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Thousands of songs were written about the First World War. Many were destined to disappear before or soon after the cessation of hostilities but others became big hits at the time.
The outbreak of...
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Australians responded to the declaration of war in August 1914 with enthusiasm. Volunteers rushed to enlist, eager to share in the action and adventure, many believing it would be over by Christmas....
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The Australian History Timeline features over 90 film clips showcasing a unique collection of Australian history documentaries. Part 2 covers the 1900s to the 1940s.
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Janine Winfree, the recipient of the 2019 Ray Edmondson Fellowship, visited the NFSA from George Eastman House in the US to explore our 28mm film collection.
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New film and sound recordings have been added to the Anzac Sight Sound website to coincide with the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June, contributing to the final phase of...
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From Gallipoli to the home front, our website features many sights and sounds of the First World War.
