That terrible war was about ordinary young men wanting adventure, itching to test their heroic capacity on foreign battlefields, wanting to prove their love of country and empire.
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Is There Something Wrong with Anzac Day?
Even in those early years, Australians understood the significance of Anzac Day as more than a commemoration of those who had fought.
Sweetheart Souvenirs
Browsing through some old papers the other day, I came across a perspex swan. It's the type of pretty, purposeless object that attracts a child and in fact fits neatly into a child's hand. I held it often as I explored my mother's dressing table and examined her trinkets. However, it was a group of… Continue reading Sweetheart Souvenirs
