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World War 1: 1917

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Ypres offensive - Western Front (1917)

World War 1: 1918

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By late 1918, the Allied forces had won a series of key battles that forced the German troops into retreat.

Historian interview: Commemoration

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Historian Dr. Jennifer Wellington explores the similarities and differences of commemorative ceremonies in Australia with the rest of the world and unpacks the question of whether what we are commemorating is based in truth or myth.

Historian interview: Australia's context in a global war

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Military historian, Dr. Aaron Pegram, explores the experience of Australian men and women across the 4 year conflict.

The 1916 conscription debate

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Reflect on the deep divisions this referendum imposed and its long-term effects on Australian society

On stage

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This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: The Arts for years 5 & 6 students.

Performing arts in Australia

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Sydney’s first theatre was said to be opened in 1796 and was managed by Robert Sidaway.

Stage performance

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Drama in Australia is celebrated at all levels of skill and involvement. 

Dance

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The history of dance performance in Australia, as with all the performing arts, precedes the arrival of settlers from other nations.

Music

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One of the world’s oldest music traditions that is still performed is the bunggul ceremony. This can be seen annually at the Garma Festival held in Gulkula, a sacred site in north-east Arnhem Land. The Garma Festival runs for four days and observes the traditions and customs of the Yolngu people.

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