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ANZAC Day is a vital

ANZAC Day is a vital reminder of our terrible loss. Without being reminded of history and what our forebears did, current generations are superficial and risk repeating history. But ANZAC day is a...

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My view of the Bi-Centennial

My view of the Bi-Centennial celebrations in Sydney in 1988, in the company of interststers, was of a very positive celebration of nationhood. The public goodwill was akin to New years Eve or the...

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“While Australia Day was

“While Australia Day was plagued by a “lack of national pride”…” And the point here? I think a bit less national pride may couldn’t go astray. Why is lack of national pride a “plague”? I can’t stand...

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Many commentators over the

Many commentators over the years have been mystified as to why Anzac Day should be so poular, yet celebrate a defeat. The historical fact, first pointed out to me in coversation by the historian Russel...

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I was among tens of

I was among tens of thousands on that day in 1988 marching with aborigines and others to mourn invasion day and I don’t and never will celebrate Australia day. As for ANZAC day - we do love our abject...

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Young Mark, As a serving

Young Mark, As a serving Australian soldier at Holsworthy Barracks in September 1999, I remember watching the television news and seeing people who are normally categorised as “anti-War” or...

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The meaning of Anzac Day was

The meaning of Anzac Day was the main theme in last night’s Q&A programme on ABC TV. Whilst watching it my wife pointed out that an explanation of why Gallipoli is so celebrated in Australia is not...

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Excellent article. However

Excellent article. However missing from the article is any mention of the 1915-1923 Armenian Genocide that commenced on 24 April 1915, the day before the Anzac invasion of Turkey and after months of...

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Perhaps Paul Daley’s book

Perhaps Paul Daley’s book about the massacre at Surafend should be mandatory reading. When we chased the Turks from Gaza to Damascus we repulsive enough with trapped and fleeing soldiers being gunned...

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