Memorial Walk CBD Secondary teacher resource.pdf
Memorial Walk CBD Secondary teacher resource.pdf Memorial Walk CBD Secondary teacher resource.pdf
(4) “The serene, elegant surroundings of the Pennington Gardens memorial remind us of the silent suffering of the Women of Australia in times of war”. (Quote from he RSL Brochure on the gardens.) Outline what roles women played during World War I that would have assisted in keeping up morale at home and supporting the war effort overseas. Some roles included Kept families together even when loved ones were killed Worked to raise money for Comfort Funds Kept vital industries going during World War I Worked as nurses both in Australia and overseas Wrote letters to soldiers overseas Worked with the Red Cross who assisted to find out information about missing soldiers. They also worked in Cheer Up huts keeping up the morale of soldiers. (5) Why is the Women’s Memorial Gardens placed on such an unusual angle in Pennington Gardens? Hint: Sit on the Seat of Remembrance and look towards the Cross of Sacrifice. The Cross of Sacrifice is positioned in the centre of the two spires of St Peters cathedral. The fact that the cross is lined up with the cross on the cathedral has religious significance. It demonstrates the importance of religion to South Australian society at that time. Additional Information/Notes Background information taken from the RSL brochure on the Women’s War Memorial. This brochure is available from RSL headquarters (ph. 08 8232 0322). The Cheer Up Society Honour Roll and piano (signed by 1000s of servicemen and their families) is on display at the Keswick Army Museum. Women from the Cheer-Up society kept up morale of the soldiers by Cooking them meals Meeting them at the Adelaide Railway Station when they departed and returned from overseas. Visiting the wounded soldiers in hospital. Taking soldiers out on trips to various places including Waterfall Gully and Morialta Falls. 3
2 TORRENS PARADE GROUND Background Information Time to allow: 5 minutes. The area on which the Torrens Parade Ground is situated was originally used for a range of purposes including a quarry for the stone to build many early buildings in Adelaide such as Government House and the wall that surrounds it. The quarry was rich in fossils and shells and of great interest to geologists of the time. The site was subsequently used as a paddock for depasturing police horses and a dump for various road works debris. Known as the police paddock, it was described as generally unsightly in a report in the Adelaide “Register” in August of 1892. It was during the 1890s, when most of the beautification of North Terrace and the planting of avenues of elms and other trees including palms took place, that the idea of a parade ground was conceived. As part of this program of work the establishment of the Torrens Parade Ground was undertaken. The parade ground with its framework of green lawns and handsome trees was considered as a great improvement to the area. The Parade Ground was completed in mid 1893 at a cost of £1,624. It was formally opened on the 20 June 1893. During the Boer War and World Wars I and II South Australian raised contingents, units and battalions assembled at Torrens Parade Ground prior to departing for overseas service. Over the years the Parade Ground has been used for a range of other military and civilian purposes. As the result of an arrangement with the State Government the Drill Hall located on the Parade Ground will shortly be leased to three Ex–Service organisations. They are the South Australian branch of the RSL (Returned and Services League; the VVA (Vietnam Veterans’ Association); and RAAFA (Royal Australian Air Force Association). Student questions (1) What was the site of the Torrens Parade Ground originally used as? Hint: the original use is suggested by the split level of the parade grounds and the area to the south adjoining Government House. It had been used as a quarry for stone for Government House and other buildings in Adelaide. (2) What was the significance of the Torrens Parade Ground during the Boer War, World Wars I and II? It was the location from which all South Australian troops left for overseas during the Boer War, World Wars I and II. 4
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- Page 3: 1 WOMEN’S WAR MEMORIAL Background
- Page 7 and 8: 2 THE RSL ( Torrens Drill Hall - RS
- Page 9 and 10: 3 PATHWAY OF HONOUR Background Info
- Page 11 and 12: (6) 2/43 rd BATTALION How many awar
- Page 13 and 14: suggesting a suitable site for the
- Page 15 and 16: (14) Locate three names on the Worl
- Page 17 and 18: 5 BOER WAR MEMORIAL Background Info
- Page 19 and 20: 8 AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE and WAR HO
- Page 21 and 22: (10) Provide a brief overview of th
- Page 23 and 24: (2) Please read the information und
- Page 25 and 26: 10 ADELAIDE GENERAL POST OFFICE Bac
- Page 27 and 28: 11 ADELAIDE TOWN HALL Background In
- Page 29 and 30: HONOUR BOARDS and ROLLS Background
- Page 31: (iii) Locate the names highlighted
(4) “The serene, elegant surroundings of the Pennington Gardens memorial remind us<br />
of the silent suffering of the Women of Australia in times of war”. (Quote from he<br />
RSL Brochure on the gardens.)<br />
Outline what roles women played during World War I that would have assisted in<br />
keeping up morale at home and supporting the war effort overseas. Some roles included<br />
Kept families together even when loved ones were killed<br />
Worked to raise money for Comfort Funds<br />
Kept vital industries going during World War I<br />
Worked as nurses both in Australia and overseas<br />
Wrote letters to soldiers overseas<br />
Worked with the Red Cross who assisted to find out information about missing<br />
soldiers.<br />
They also worked in Cheer Up huts keeping up the morale of soldiers.<br />
(5) Why is the Women’s <strong>Memorial</strong> Gardens placed on such an unusual angle in<br />
Pennington Gardens? Hint: Sit on the Seat of Remembrance and look towards the<br />
Cross of Sacrifice.<br />
The Cross of Sacrifice is positioned in the centre of the two spires of St Peters<br />
cathedral. The fact that the cross is lined up with the cross on the cathedral has<br />
religious significance. It demonstrates the importance of religion to South Australian<br />
society at that time.<br />
Additional Information/Notes<br />
Background information taken from the RSL brochure on the Women’s War <strong>Memorial</strong>.<br />
This brochure is available from RSL headquarters (ph. 08 8232 0322).<br />
The Cheer Up Society Honour Roll and piano (signed by 1000s of servicemen and their<br />
families) is on display at the Keswick Army Museum.<br />
Women from the Cheer-Up society kept up morale of the soldiers by<br />
Cooking them meals<br />
Meeting them at the Adelaide Railway Station when they departed and returned from<br />
overseas.<br />
Visiting the wounded soldiers in hospital.<br />
Taking soldiers out on trips to various places including Waterfall Gully and Morialta<br />
Falls.<br />
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