Mar 1, 2013
WW1 Remember Me…
A class activity based on the “‘Remember me: the lost diggers of Vignacourt’ classroom resource” located on the Australian War memorial web site.
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Jan 14, 2013
Song Dong Exhibit
Exploring the Waste Not exhibition by artist Song Dong at Carriageworks provided an intimate and very real insight into the lives of post-war Chinese people.
Aug 26, 2012
Neil Armstrong 1930-2012
As you know Neil Armstrong has passed away. The Apollo 11 lunar landing in July 1969 was a defining moment in my life. I built models of the Saturn space rocket and the Lunar Model. I collected newspaper clippings and made scrapbooks.
Aug 22, 2012
Viking Online Resources
Recently updated the web links for the Vikings. The sites vary in quality however they can act as an entry point for the exploration and study of Viking history and culture.
Mar 25, 2012
80 Days
The ABC has recently launched a site rich with media archives that are simply ideal for the teaching of Australian history. It is entitled “80 Days That Changed Our Lives”.
Feb 15, 2012
Story of 2 POWs
Charlie Edwards’ detailed description of life as a POW, a period of time he shared with my father Frank Larkin. They were both prisoners of the Japanese during WW2.
Dec 2, 2011
Ancient speed dating
Personas, occupations and social classes in ancient Pompeii. Speed dating was the backdrop for a lesson designed to encourage students to enhance their knowledge of society in Roman times.
Sep 2, 2011
The World’s First Blog?
The diary of Samuel Pepys provides a valuable insight into the lives of the people of London during the 1660s. Samuel Pepys was a famous 17th century diarist who lived in London, England.
Sep 2, 2011
Two historic gems
The Internet Archive has an abundance of resources useful for history teachers, students of pop culture and media studies researchers. I have explored films relating to Cold War propaganda.
Jul 16, 2011
Rock and Roll
“Rock and Roll” is one of those songs that makes me stop. It takes precedence at that point in time. It defines the moment. It defines me.
Jul 13, 2011
Illawarra floods 1998
Back in August 1998 the Illawarra region experienced an intense storm system. It was the 17th August 1998. The city centre of Wollongong received 316mm of rain in 24 hours.
Jul 4, 2011
Charlie Edwards Article
Charlie Edwards, a friend of my father during the Second World War and after received a write-up in the Herald Sun today.
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