High praise for our Anzacs of today Nov 22, 2009
The constant refrain from other commanders in the field, from political leaders around the world and from General [David] Petraeus as Supreme Allied Commander is that your service was exemplary,'' Mr Rudd said at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Wherever you serve, my experience is that they always want more of you. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Greater recognition for Montevideo Maru Nov 20, 2009
Mr Jackson welcomed the Government's support, but said provision of a memorial - probably in the grounds of the Australian War Memorial - would cost between $500,000 and $1 million. It will require public fund-raising on a massive scale, which the Government will support. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Reminder of wars past and present Nov 12, 2009
His name is on the West Australian War Memorial in Kings Park. It is not on the memorial here. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obama makes Veterans Day pledge Nov 12, 2009
The names of five Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan since Remembrance Day last year were being added to the roll of honour at the Australian War Memorial in the capital, Canberra, Australian television reported. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
From the battlefield to saving souls Nov 11, 2009
Arthur Stace, top left, was inspired by the Reverend John Ridley, centre, to fulfill his peaceful mission after WWI. Photo: Australian War Memorial (Ridley); Naitonal Archives of Australia (letter); montage: Harry Afentoglou ... According to the Australian War Memorial, soon after Stace joined the battalion it fought German troops which had retreated to the Hindenburg Line, and was one of the battalions that defeated a counter-strike by a much greater German force at Lagnicourt in northern... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Face to face with the 'lost' 85 Diggers of Fromelles Nov 7, 2009
These men, even boys, died on July 19-20, 1916, in what the Australian War Memorial calls Australia's ''worst 24 hours. In a battle intended in part as a diversion to the Battle of the Somme, 80 kilometres to the south, Australians saw their first action on the Western Front; 5533 of them were killed, wounded or captured. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
From skateboarders to Afghanistan Oct 2, 2009
The 36-year-old's appointment as an official war artist to create works for the Australian War Memorial was part of its effort to push its collection to ''the forefront of current art practice'', said Nola Anderson, the assistant director of the Canberra memorial. It had to stay relevant as well as create an historic record, she said, and the fresh look in Gladwell's art made him a great choice for the role. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Outcry at Last Post sponsorship Sep 23, 2009
The Last Post is sounded at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra ... THE Australian War Memorial and the Federal Government found themselves under attack yesterday after a telecommunications company was invited to sponsor the memorial's nightly Last Post ceremony. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
We shall remember them - and our sponsor Sep 23, 2009
Australian War Memorial Federal Government TransACT ... outrage was expressed at the news the Australian War Memorial has sought a sponsor for the daily Last Post ceremony ... THE Australian War Memorial and the Federal Government were under attack yesterday after a telecommunications company was invited to sponsor the memorial's Last Post ceremony. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Chance find revives story of a lost digger Aug 23, 2009
For years Private Gravell's body lay in a civil cemetery at Mussy-sous-Dun, in Burgundy, near where he fell from the train, while being officially listed as missing on the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. Private Gravell's niece Gwen Bourne, 88, said the family did not know where the former Melbourne tram driver was buried. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Errors of judgment on the bridge Aug 13, 2009
Photo: Australian War Memorial. Captain Joseph Burnett behaved inexplicably, but not negligently, when he brought HMAS Sydney too close to the German raider Kormoran. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
National Archives loses bid for surrender paper Aug 2, 2009
Photo: Australian War Memorial ... He said it would be a laudable thing for the anonymous buyer to donate it to the Australian War Memorial. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Massacre that stained the Light Horse Jul 24, 2009
Photo: Courtesy of Australian War Memorial. Tim Elliott. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gallipoli: in their own words Jul 5, 2009
AcknowledgmentsGallipoli Diaries: The Anzacs Own Story Day by Day by Jonathan King (Simon & Schuster) Australian War Memorial, CanberraMrs Diana Baillieu, Mrs Mary Burke, Mrs Kate Campbell. If you have any diaries or letters from Gallipoli please contact Jonathan King (02) 9282 3025 or. (The Age, Australia -- Features)
Mike Carlton Jul 5, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
It wasn't me driving, honest Jun 25, 2009
During the first day of a three-day state visit, the Spanish royals visited the Australian War Memorial and met Kevin Rudd, Malcolm Turnbull and Quentin Bryce. King Juan Carlos, who took the throne after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, and Queen Sofia are due to open a Spanish cultural centre, the Instituto Cervantes, in Chippendale today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
War memorial goes hi-tech with display Apr 20, 2009
Visitors to the Australian War Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in the city's centre can learn details about various battles the diggers fought in using a touch-screen computer. Veterans' Affairs Minister Alan Griffin opened the display on Monday, saying it was the first time a traditional Australian war memorial had featured an interactive display. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Planning your finances Apr 3, 2009
The Australian War Memorial is seeking contributions from the public for its Love And War exhibition. His son's death from heroin abuse prompted this man to lend support to other besieged families. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sydney-the continuing story Apr 2, 2009
The life raft, lacerated and riddled with gunfire can be viewed at the Australian War Memorial at Canberra; a poignant reminder of a tragic encounter ... It is a sobering experience for a visitor the Australian War Memorial to contemplate the Hall of Memory where the name of every Australian serviceman and woman to die in those conflicts is recorded. (Suite101.com)
War memories become larger than life Apr 1, 2009
But a diorama: a painstakingly accurate coming together of sculpted models and painted landscapes, a meeting of high art and historical representation on display at the Australian War Memorial ... " Moments in Time: Dioramas at the Australian War Memorial, published by New Holland, $24.95. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Christmas Island body was a sailor from battle Mar 18, 2009
A conservation manager with the Australian War Memorial, Catherine Challenor, said "CA Au" markings were on other military apparel held by the memorial. The textile fragments in the press studs were still being tested but the material appeared to be blue, not white as an officer would have worn. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Warship's crew not shot in raft, inquiry told Mar 17, 2009
John Ashton, a former conservator at the Australian War Memorial and an expert in the preservation of material objects, said yesterday that there were numerous holes in the float, many tiny, containing pieces of metal or rust, but they had come from a horizontal angle. Had the Germans fired from the Kormoran, the projectiles would have come from above. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
HMAS Sydney raft not hit by machine guns Mar 16, 2009
John Ashton, a former conservator at the Australian War Memorial who studied the life raft, known as a Carley float, said there were 339 holes in the raft's canvas. The projectiles had hit the life raft at a shallow angle on the port side and not from a great height, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Iraqi PM visits Australia Mar 11, 2009
Mr al-Maliki will visit the Australian War Memorial on Thursday afternoon and is expected to meet a number of soldiers to thank them for their efforts. The Iraqi leader will be accompanied by his trade, foreign and industry ministers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
China arms spend prompts South Korea arms race warning Mar 5, 2009
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak gestures during a visit to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra March 5, 2009. (REUTERS/Mark Graham/Pool). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Dogs of war: they'd be stuffed without them Feb 28, 2009
He became a trophy for the soldiers, who nicknamed him Digger, and is now stuffed and mounted in a new exhibition at the Australian War Memorial which focuses on the role animals play in war. "Roff ran away the day his German commander was saying what a marvellous dog he was," exhibition curator Kate Dethridge said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obituaries in the news Feb 17, 2009
At age 91, Patching, a Navy veteran, carried the torch up to the Australian War Memorial. Patching was secretary-treasurer and later secretary-general of Australia's Olympic committee between 1974 and 1985. (Anchorage Daily News)
