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Commemora'on Program Year 3 History
Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum
Hey Woody, What do the symbols
mean?
They are reminders of who the ANZACs were and what they
did
‘Where’s Woody the War Horse?’ ac'vity
Discover the Symbols of the ANZACS and Light Horse
Red Cross Flag
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Red Cross Flag
Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum Inc. This par'cular flag is WW2 flag from the General Hospital in Brisbane
The flag is displayed in the kitchen of the Schmidt farmhouse
The red cross on the white background known across the world. When the flag is flying it means it is a place where people can find safety and help
Which is the real ANZAC biscuit?
Photo on leT courtesy of Australian War Memorial Rel29200
Hmm. I know which one I’d
rather eat. What about you?
The photo shows a ‘Real’ ANZAC Biscuit from World War I. This is what the ANZACs ate in the trenches. These were made by ArnoWs Biscuit factory. Soldiers ate the biscuits instead of bread. Bread was not easy to transport, and it didn’t last for very long. These biscuits were not sweet at all. Not at all like the ones you get in your lunch box!
Look closely – what does it say on the biscuit?
✔ANZAC Biscuit
Photo courtesy of Australian War Memorial Rel29200
Slouch Hat
Photo taken Milne Bay museum
Reckon I’d look good in that hat?
Slouch Hat
The slouch hat – long 'me symbol of the Aussie Digger. It is turned up at the side to make it easier for soldiers to aim their weapon. When riding long distances it would be turned down to give beWer protec'on from the sun.
There’s another symbol on the side of the hat – do you know what it is?
Bayonets were aWached to the end of rifles. They could also be held. No'ce the sheaf for the bayonet, lying beside it. I protects the bayonet to help keep it sharp and stops accidental injuries.
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Bayonets
Bayonets were aWached to the end of rifles. They could also be held. No'ce the sheaf for the bayonet, lying beside it. I protects the bayonet to help keep it sharp and stops accidental injuries.
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Bayonets
The Brodie helmet protected soldiers from shrapnel – fragments or pieces of exploded bombs and ar'llery shells. The helmet was named aTer its inventor, John Brodie. He was inspired by the KeWle Hat worn by Medieval troops.
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Brodie Helmets
Can you see what
inspired the design?
Bayonets were aWached to the end of rifles. They could also be held. No'ce the sheaf for the bayonet, lying beside it. I protects the bayonet to help keep it sharp and stops accidental injuries.
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Bayonets There were lots of other names for the Brodie Helmet.
Shrapnel Helmet
Tommy Helmet
The Germans called it a salad bowl!
Tin Hat
Dishpan hat
Tin pan hat
Washbasin
BaWle Bowler (if worn by officers)
Haversack A haversack is a canvas bag with a shoulder strap. It was used in World War I to carry ammuni'on. It could be folded up when empty so was easy to carry.
Photo taken Milne Bay museum Photographer Janis Hanley
What other things that soldiers used were made of canvas?
You can try on a haversack and helmet at the museum
Poppies
This photo shows Poppies growing wild in France. These flowers sprung up across the Flanders baWle fields when the war ended. Now these flowers remind us of soldiers who have died in war.
We wear poppies on Remembrance Day to honour the signing of the Armis'ce – (peace treaty) at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11 month.
Lest we Forget.
Photo taken The Somme, France Photographer Brian Bertwistle
In Flanders Field
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, s'll bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
John McCrae (1872-‐1918) This is the grave of Jack McDowell in France. He is one of the heroes whose story you will hear at the museum Photo taken The Somme, France Photographer Brian Bertwistle
Rosemary
Rosemary is easy to iden'fy with its grey-‐green spiky leaves and its pungent smell. Since ancient 'mes it is believed to improve memory.
Sprigs of rosemary are worn on ANZAC day as it grew wild at Gallipoli, and is a symbol of remembrance.
Photographer Janis Hanley
Maybe some rosemary will help me remember my
'mes table? There’s rosemary growing at
the museum.
Beersheba ‘Waving bayonets overhead, they charges across six kilometers of open ground. The light horsemen rode hard, chea'ng bombs, shells and bullets.
They captured the Turkish trenches of Beersheba in a hand-‐to-‐hand combat. This was a turning point in World War 1.’ (adapted from Paul Daley’s Beersheba(
Photo taken Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum Photographer Janis Hanley
I so wish I could get in and play with those horses
The charge of the Light Horse brigade at Beersheba was a huge success for the ANZAC Light Horsemen. The Diorama at the museum helps to tell the story.
Bugle For soldiers, the bugle sounds at the start and end of each day with Reveille and at the end of each day with The Last Post.
Click to hear Reveille here Click to hear the Last Post here
Photo taken Milne Bay museum Photographer Janis Hanley
Bugler playing the last post at sundown Photograph courtesy AWM 010451
I don’t think I could be a bugler – I
like sleeping in too much!
Colour Patches
During the war, Australian soldiers wore colour patches of various shapes and colours. They showed which unit they belonged to. Patches were sown by hand in World War 1 and were worn on the sleeve. Today they are worn on the slouch hat.
Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum Photographer Janis Hanley
14th Light Horse Australian Light Horse patches World War 1 Australian Army patches
I’d like to wear a patch. Maybe a horseshoe shape?
Rising Sun
Rising sun hat badge worn through World War I and World War II. The main elements are the crown, the bayonets, the scroll, the shape of the rising sun.
Photo badge souvenier set, Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum Photographer Janis Hanley
Rising Sun
This badge has changed over time. What’s the same? What’s different?
Photo badge souvenier set, Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum Photographer Janis Hanley
First Hat badge 1899
Hat badge worn through World War I and World War II
Current Hat badge Since 1991
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Come discover some of the symbols of the ANZACS and Light Horse
Cu @the Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum
That’s all folks!