“They shall not grow as old‚ as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them‚ nor the years condemn.We will remember them .” A part from Laurence Binyon’s For the Fallen. Once a year‚ in early November‚ we see elderly people sitting in the mall‚ dressed up in black suits with medals covering them‚ selling poppies. Some wonder why they sit there all day‚ selling a simple red flower... Lest we forget... Remembrance day is defined as a commonwealth holiday that commemorates the
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‘A Rose for the Anzac Boys’ by Jackie French holds a very interesting character‚ Anne. She is an upper class citizen who was determined to be married off like her other sisters. Her parents wanted it done in the first season but Anne has one problem. Spots. With this imperfection‚ Anne has a low self-esteem and confidence. From the very beginning Anne’s main issue was her struggle to realise she was worth more than her looks. In hopes of proving to her parents that she is worth something‚ she took
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Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen‚ It is an honour to stand here before you to share with you the insights of my experiences at Gallipoli. I‚ Raymond Vernon Baldock was part of the 7th Australian Infantry Battalion Unit and served as part of the Australian Army to fight in the Gallipoli War. Born in 1894 in Jeparit‚ Victoria. I still remember it clearly; the wind blew against my cheek as I stepped off the boat onto shore. Nerves ran down my spine and I thought to myself‚ that there was no turning
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The film Gallipoli takes place during World War I’s Gallipoli campaign in 1915. The two main characters in the film are Archy and Frank. Archy and Frank are from Western Australia and they both enlist to fight in Gallipoli. Archy is an extremely fast runner who meets Frank at an athletics competition. We can see from the beginning that Archy is eager to join the war. After being turned down because he was underage‚ he goes to Perth‚ anxious for someone to accept him into the light horsemen. Frank
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There are some moments in life where you can sacrifice your life for the greater good but sacrificing your life for ww1 was a huge mistake in which talented young men lost their life for an impossible mission which was the Gallipoli campaign. At the start of the movie it shows Archie running against the man on the horse. This shows that Archie is willing to take risk but also have fun at the same time. Also through the start of the movie Archie shows roar talent and speed at the carnival where he
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federation. The qualities of the ANZACs are as visible and influential now‚ as they were for those soldiers who sacrificed themselves for our country so many years ago. The spirit of the ANZACs is based on the actions‚ qualities and hopes of people and is a flame which will continue to burn in the hearts of all Australians and New Zealanders. It is “…the ability of ordinary people to do extraordinary things”(1) one ANZAC soldier said. The true spirit of ANZAC mateship is demonstrated by the comradeship
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blue eyed surfing babe? Or a bushman who drinks Bushels tea and four X beers while munching on some snags cooked on the BBQ? Or perhaps you see someone like Steve Irwin‚ our iconic crocodile hunter. Or do you picture the movie “Crocodile Dundee?” Australians are stereotyped and our typical Australian is usually imagined to be male. (Click) Russell Ward‚ well known author‚ portrays his view of the traditional Aussie as a practical man who is rough‚ tough bushman that holds true friendship and loyal
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What is it about ’the bush’ that is so special to Australians? The bush has an iconic status in Australian life and features strongly in any debate about national identity‚ especially as expressed in Australian literature‚ painting‚ popular music‚ films and foods. The bush was something that was uniquely Australian and very different to the European landscapes familiar to many new immigrants. The bush was revered as a source of national ideals by the likes of Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. Romanticising
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all the time as the national identity is updated with each new era” (p.1). Other factors that contribute to our national identity are our history. A major part of our history is Gallipoli. This is where the ‘larrikin’ stereotype comes from and ANZAC tradition takes its place in our identity. Mateship also evolved from Gallipoli as our country goes to war to help fight with our alliances. This part of our history helps to add to our identity as other countries view have they view of Australians
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character both in their overall appearance as well as their values and beliefs. The difference in the appearance of the characters can be read at a connotative level of meaning - Archy is the blonde hair‚ blue eyed‚ candid‚ innocent and naive "Noble bushman". The clothes he wears are always light in colour (as is his complexion) symbolising his purity and innocence. Frank‚ on the other hand‚ is seen dressed in darker clothes‚ has dark hair and complexion‚ is cunning‚ worldly and a battler. We see
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