Come along and immerse yourself in how Queensland soldiers celebrated
CHRISTMAS DURING WORLD WAR I THIS TALK WILL REVEAL HOW QUEENSLAND
SOLDIERS CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS DURING WORLD WAR I. With Australias
entry into the First WORLD WAR IN AUGUST 1914, the opportunities to
celebrate CHRISTMAS FOR MANY AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS WOULD BE LIMITED.
Though limited, somehow, they did and some of their undertakings were
captured on film or documented with letters, postcards or with
personal accounts. Through the State Librarys digital collection and
other sources, this talk will present some of the different ways in
which Australian soldiers, particularly Queenslanders, celebrated
CHRISTMAS AWAY FROM HOME DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR. After the talk,
visitors can stay to explore the MEMORIAL GALLERIES - embarking on an
interactive journey from WORLD WAR I TO TODAY, before taking time to
reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the
tranquil parklands. ANZAC SQUARE TALK SERIES: Duration: 45-60 minutes
Location: Meet at the main entrance of the ANZAC SQUARE MEMORIAL
GALLERIES (look for the large double brass doors located beneath the
Shrine of Remembrance, on the left corner of the ANZAC SQUARE
PARKLANDS) Bookings essential Conditions of entry Please consult our
conditions of entry before making your booking:
https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/alerts
[https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/alerts] General enquiries Contact
the ANZAC SQUARE VISITOR SERVICES TEAM ON 0466 922 259 OR EMAIL
anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au Access Information on how you can access us
can be found here: https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/plan-your-visit
[https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/plan-your-visit]. Please let us
know, via the booking form, if you have mobility challenges. All
interactive screens in the GALLERIES ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
Ambulant toilets are also available in the Post WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
GALLERY. Cancellations Two days notice for cancellation of tours would
be appreciated. Please cancel via Eventbrite. Alternatively, email
anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au or contact us on 0466 922 259. Subscribe to
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endorsed by State Library. State Library carpark access has changed
Due to Brisbane City Councils permanent closure of Victoria Bridge to
general traffic, all access to the Cultural Centre carparks is now via
Stanley Place (from the Grey Street and Peel Street intersection, or
Montague Road). Plan your visit
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