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LOCATION:Anzac Square, 228 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
SUMMARY:Stories from Gallipoli
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Join us at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries on Sunday 12 April for a free talk exploring stories from the Gallipoli campaign.</p><p>The Gallipoli campaign was a plan to knock the Ottomans out of the war but quickly turned into a stalemate that would continue for eight long months. Though they suffered heavy losses&mdash;and the campaign would fail to achieve its objectives&mdash;the actions of the Australian and New Zealand troops during this campaign began the ANZAC legend and saw the world stand up and take notice.</p><p>Back by popular demand, this talk will feature new content and personal stories, including:</p><ul>	<li>Constance Keys, who was one of the first four Queensland nurses to embark for Egypt in September 1914 and spend five years nursing wounded soldiers.</li>	<li>Able Seaman John Harrison Wheat, a submariner on the AE2 that was sunk in the Sea of Marmora in April 1915.</li>	<li>Henry, George and Alexander Foot, three brothers who fought at Gallipoli, with two killed in action during the campaign.</li>	<li>Stories from support staff to highlight the humanitarian struggles of the conflict.</li></ul><p>The talk will draw on stories, diaries, letters, and photographs from State Library&#39;s vast military collection.</p><p>After the talk, visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries - embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.</p><p>Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join us at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries on Sunday 12 April for a free talk exploring stories from the Gallipoli campaign.</p><p>The Gallipoli campaign was a plan to knock the Ottomans out of the war but quickly turned into a stalemate that would continue for eight long months. Though they suffered heavy losses&mdash;and the campaign would fail to achieve its objectives&mdash;the actions of the Australian and New Zealand troops during this campaign began the ANZAC legend and saw the world stand up and take notice.</p><p>Back by popular demand, this talk will feature new content and personal stories, including:</p><ul>	<li>Constance Keys, who was one of the first four Queensland nurses to embark for Egypt in September 1914 and spend five years nursing wounded soldiers.</li>	<li>Able Seaman John Harrison Wheat, a submariner on the AE2 that was sunk in the Sea of Marmora in April 1915.</li>	<li>Henry, George and Alexander Foot, three brothers who fought at Gallipoli, with two killed in action during the campaign.</li>	<li>Stories from support staff to highlight the humanitarian struggles of the conflict.</li></ul><p>The talk will draw on stories, diaries, letters, and photographs from State Library&#39;s vast military collection.</p><p>After the talk, visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries - embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.</p><p>Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.</p>
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