This guide has been created to assist with researching, as part of the Year 9 History Expo, an organisation or individual(s) whose service contributed to the WWI war effort.
Australian Women and War
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Australian Women at War
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Women and the Great War
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A search of Trove newspapers will identify a rich coverage of articles detailing the Lucas Girls' charity work at the time. The below sources are also informative.
This video celebrating women's football includes the premiere of the short film, The Lucas Girls: A Match to Remember, telling the story of the first recorded women's football game (1918), which was a fundraiser for the building of the Arch of Victory at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour. A lively description of the match was also included in an article in The Ballarat Courier.
Hedley David Tong Way and Samuel John Tong Way
Service records for both soldiers can be found by searching the National Archives of Australia, and tree details can be found on the Avenue of Honour website.
The National Archives of Australia will be the primary source of information for researching WWI service records.
During World War I, biscuits and cakes were often made to provide sustenance and comfort, especially for soldiers and those at home. These recipes reflect the resourcefulness and resilience of people during World War I, using available ingredients to create comforting and lasting treats. Examples of recipes that reflect the era's baking practices include:
The War Chest Cookery Book (1917).
As a fundraiser for the War Chest Fund, this cookbook was published in 1917. You can access The National Library of Australia's digital copy using the above link. As well as recipes indicative of the war era, it also includes tips for household management and advertisements for cooking and kitchen supplies.
Black Diggers
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James Arden (Harding) and Richard King - local area enlistments, 39th Battalion AIF
Service records for both soliders can be found by searching the National Archives of Australia.