Finding 20th-century military service records in the National Archives of Australia

In this workshop you will learn about records in the National Archives that document the service of members of the Australian military forces in the 20th century.

12 November 2008 – 3.30–4.30pm

Lyons Room
National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

Commemorative event to mark the 90th anniversary of Armistice 1918

At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 an armistice was signed that ended World War I.

To mark the 90th anniversary of this event the National Archives of Australia is hosting a commemorative event to honour those who served.

9 November 2008 – 10am–4pm

Constitution Place
(opposite the National Archives)
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600

In this talk, Michael McKernan looks at the Australia that emerged after World War I – and finds a nation that was less secure, less coherent and almost overwhelmed by grief. He suggests that the legacy of World War I endured to the end of the twentieth century and beyond.

9 November 2008 – 2.00–3.30pm

Menzies Room
National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600