How Australia may commemorate the Anzac Centenary
The Anzac Century — A Journey of Australian Service
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The Anzac Century — A Journey of Australian ServiceIn reviewing the results of the Colmar Brunton social research report and feedback received via the public submission process, the Commission noted that Australians expect to engage in a program of activities that are accessible and inclusive. Many submissions expressed ideas about travelling exhibitions and collecting and sharing stories of the Australian war experience, ensuring that the legacy of Australian service personnel, their service and their sacrifice over the past century is carried into the next. In discussing this concept, the Commission proposes the development of a mobile exhibition displaying First World War memorabilia and memorabilia from subsequent conflicts, to travel to a range of locations and events throughout the centenary period. The Commission agrees that this proposal will ensure that the majority of Australians have the opportunity to be involved in a nationwide commemorative event that acknowledges the hardship, service and sacrifice of Australians involved in the First World War and subsequent conflicts. The mobile exhibition would travel to regional, rural and remote areas. In considering how the exhibition would be best able to travel throughout Australia and subsequently reach the greatest percentage of the population, the Commission discussed the possibility of utilising both rail and road as the means of transport. Research discovered that, while there have been successful rail engagements in the past, such as the Silver Jubilee Train (which travelled Australia in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1977) and Back to the Track (a pilgrimage in 1995 for veterans commemorating the building of the Stuart Highway from Alice Springs to Darwin during the Second World War), the rail network of today is not as it was. Therefore, the Commission agreed that relying solely on rail may limit the potential for reaching as many Australians as possible. Instead, utilising a range of delivery mechanisms, including road, would allow for far greater possibilities to engage the community. The exhibitionsThe Commission proposes that a commemorative exhibition travel across the country. The exhibition would provide an opportunity for those living in cities as well as those in regional and rural areas to access and view material that would include memorabilia, military heraldry, military technology, artefacts and interactive displays. The Commission agrees that the exhibition should provide an educational experience that will take visitors on a journey through Australian service over the past century. The exhibition should give visitors an idea of the appalling conditions experienced by many servicemen and women, so that they may take away some knowledge and appreciation of what those men and women endured. With these points in mind, the Commission has drafted an illustrative example of what may be included in such an exhibition. While there are many subjects for the basis of such an exhibition, the following examples depict an exhibition based on Gallipoli.
The final segment would depict the evacuation, including photographs of the horrendous winter conditions, as well as a re-creation of the drip-fed rifles used as a time-delay device while the Anzacs departed. Although the Commission notes that any developed exhibition would include depictions of not only the First World War, but also of other conflicts Australia has been involved in during the past century, the example provided may give an idea of the types of interactive and educational material that may be on display. Community engagementAt each location, the travelling exhibition would be the centrepiece for an event that would encourage locals and visitors alike to engage in Australia’s military history, as well as their own local military history. There may also be opportunities for potential linkages with existing events. While the travelling exhibition would aim to deliver a program to ensure that regional, remote and rural Australia is provided with accessible opportunities to engage with our national collections and Australia’s diverse military history, the program would also aim to build local engagement through collaborative opportunities. A number of submissions received via the public submission process indicated that Australians would like to contribute personal military artefacts, memorabilia and stories to support national collections. To ensure that this wealth of information is not lost, the Commission proposes that communities be invited to contribute their oral histories or artefacts to the visiting exhibitions. Additionally, all proposed exhibitions present opportunities to engage cadets, young people and volunteers to help in the set-up and pack-up of the exhibitions, as well as to participate in presentations at each location visited. Community involvement would be encouraged and supported through social media, websites and broadcast media. It is envisaged that the displays would be digitised and made available via the Internet to ensure that those who cannot physically attend the travelling exhibitions can still access and view the material. This would also allow a continuing legacy for the material. National and regional transport companies could be approached to sponsor the initiative by providing prime movers, display caravans and drivers. Other businesses could be approached to sponsor other support requirements, such as information technology and replica equipment. If this recommendation is accepted by government, consultation will need to occur between relevant agencies to develop the way forward for the administration and development of the project. Consultation will also need to occur with relevant industries about sponsorship; state and local governments; ex-service organisations and services clubs; the Australian Defence Force; and cultural institutions.
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