It is with great respect that we acknowledge the sacrifices made by men and women who have fought and died in all theatres of war.
Reading about the events of the Gallipoli landings, and other conflicts where Australians have served, is being made easier by the digitisation of old records, newspapers, diaries and images, and many of these valuable collections are being made available on the internet.
Thuringowa Library members can access the Times Digital Archive at http://library.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/databases.htm and search the full text of every page of the London Times newspaper, from 1785 to 1985. This amazing resource allows users to search by keyword (try search words like Gallipoli or Anzac) or date (try starting from the 27th April, 1915). You can progress through the days, weeks, and months that follow, reading first-hand reporting of the Gallipoli campaign, admittedly from an English point of view.
The articles appear as original copies from the newspaper, which lends an authentic feel to the writing. Articles can be saved, emailed or printed.
PictureAustralia (www.pictureaustralia.org) is a feely accessible website with over a million images of Australia’s history and culture. Browse a special Gallipoli – 90 years ‘picture trail’. It draws together an incredible collection of historical images of Anzac soldiers. There is a search facility on this site, which is very useful if you are looking for a particular military unit or person.
Finally, go to the Visit Gallipoli site (www.anzacsite.gov.au) by the Department of Veteran Affairs, and click on Links for a comprehensive list of links to other websites about the Anzacs and Gallipoli. This first link, and possibly one of the best, is to the excellent Australian War Memorial (www.awm.gov.au) website. There is a wealth of information here for people wanting to research family members who have served.
Need some help searching the Web? Contact us and we'll do our best to help. Anything useful or interesting will be included in future articles (Confidentiality and your privacy are assured).
Thuringowa Library Services - Information Desk
Ph: 4773 8601
Email: infodesk@thuringowa.qld.gov.au
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