by ASHG | Nov 15, 2015 | historical events
Recruitment Marches Prior to the outbreak of World War One, the Australian Government pledged 20,000 men as an initial response to support the allied forces. At the declaration of war in August 1914, the First AIF was committed as reinforcements at the rate of 3,000...
by ASHG | Nov 5, 2015 | historical events
The West End version of Cracker NightBy Barry Larkin When we were Kids, that is the Larkin clan of 9 children living with our parents at 27 Cambridge Street West End Brisbane, cracker night was the must loved night of the year other than Christmas eve when we knew...
by ASHG | Nov 5, 2015 | historical events
GUY FAWKES NIGHT: HISTORY & MEMORIES TREVOR MCKELL’S RECOLLECTIONS Queensland banned unlicensed people buying, selling, using or having fireworks in 1972. The current fine is >$44,000 or six months in jail. Before that, fireworks were the third largest cause of...
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