Anzac Cottage Research Paper
Animals of all sorts, shapes and sizes have fascinated, comforted and been loved by humans since time immemorial. And this is especially true for times when humans have been involved in deadly conflict.
The Friends of ANZAC Cottage are delighted to announce that, in conjunction with the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation, a memorial to all animals that have assisted, solaced and protected our defence forces in times of conflict will be placed at the Cottage.
The plaque will be unveiled on Sunday, September 10, at ANZAC Cottage in a ceremony beginning at 1:45pm, with the Cottage being open from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The afternoon will feature talks at 2:30pm and 3:30pm about the many animals that have proved so valuable and dedicated …show more content…
This mural can be seen in the backyard of ANZAC Cottage.
Acknowledged at home
John Porter, the recipient of ANZAC Cottage with his pet dogs. Animals were part and parcel of the Porter family life acknowledging their service during wartime. large image
Indispensable at war
10th Light Horse Regiment riding down Hay Street (courtesy State Library of Western Australia: slwa_b2392104_1).
The Australian 9th and 10th Battalions (Mena Camp, Egypt, December 1914), like many Australian units, brought kangaroos and other Australian animals with them to Egypt.
Not to mention rodents, though causing much discomfort in the trenches, were instrumental in sensing toxic fuel vapours, and in the case of Gambian giant pouched rats, detecting the presence of land mines.
The humble glow worm provided light in the trenches for officers to read maps and documents in order to plan for troop movements, and perhaps even more importantly, for those troops, to read and reread their letters from those at home.
Anne Chapple will delve into these and other stories of animals, many unwittingly and some knowingly, but all placing their lives in danger, protecting and comforting people in war
The Friends of ANZAC Cottage are delighted to announce that, in conjunction with the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation, a memorial to all animals that have assisted, solaced and protected our defence forces in times of conflict will be placed at the Cottage.
The plaque will be unveiled on Sunday, September 10, at ANZAC Cottage in a ceremony beginning at 1:45pm, with the Cottage being open from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The afternoon will feature talks at 2:30pm and 3:30pm about the many animals that have proved so valuable and dedicated …show more content…
This mural can be seen in the backyard of ANZAC Cottage.
Acknowledged at home
John Porter, the recipient of ANZAC Cottage with his pet dogs. Animals were part and parcel of the Porter family life acknowledging their service during wartime. large image
Indispensable at war
10th Light Horse Regiment riding down Hay Street (courtesy State Library of Western Australia: slwa_b2392104_1).
The Australian 9th and 10th Battalions (Mena Camp, Egypt, December 1914), like many Australian units, brought kangaroos and other Australian animals with them to Egypt.
Not to mention rodents, though causing much discomfort in the trenches, were instrumental in sensing toxic fuel vapours, and in the case of Gambian giant pouched rats, detecting the presence of land mines.
The humble glow worm provided light in the trenches for officers to read maps and documents in order to plan for troop movements, and perhaps even more importantly, for those troops, to read and reread their letters from those at home.
Anne Chapple will delve into these and other stories of animals, many unwittingly and some knowingly, but all placing their lives in danger, protecting and comforting people in war