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Welcome to our team space. A key part of this project is sharing the work done ‘behind the scenes’. Learn about digital tools and technologies. Explore online sources relating to World War One.


Sydney v Emden, a century later

At Bradleys Head, Mosman, overlooking Sydney Harbour, the HMAS Sydney mast commemorates the victory over the German light cruiser Emden at the Cocos Islands the 9th of November 1914. 100 years ago today.

Underwater plaque at Cocos (Keeling) Islands that commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cocos.

Underwater plaque that commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cocos. More wreck photos at the Cocos (Keeling) Islands’ Sydney-Emden 100 website.

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Darragh Christie · 9 November 2014 · # · · · Comment [2]


Mosman Cricket Club remembers

Players and Umpires from Mosman and Uni NSW pause before play at Rawson Oval to respect cricketers from all countries who fell in war. (Picture: Mosman Cricket Club)

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Bernard · 7 November 2014 · # · · Comment


J. G. Hircoll: a soldier with a Mosman connection?

Studio portrait of 863 Sapper (Spr) James Greeson Hircoll, 1st Field Company Engineers.

Scott Wilson looks into the history of Sapper James Greeson Hircoll.

Hircoll’s sister wanted him remembered in Mosman but there is little evidence of a local connection, except for the Roll of Honour circular she completed for the Australian War Memorial, and an in memoriam notice placed by his “loving friends A. Casson and Mr and Mrs H Buckman and family” of Mosman.

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Scott Wilson · 3 November 2014 · # · · Comment [1]


Looking for John Roy Smith

John and Chris Shaw would like to hear from anyone who has any information on First World War serviceman, John Roy Smith.

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Donna · 17 September 2014 · # · · Comment


AIF graffiti links Mosman to Naours

Mosman man Allan Allsop, stretcher bearer and despatch rider, made his mark in the underground city of Naours in Picardy, France. Thanks to Charles Lee, who is documenting the hundreds of soldiers’ names written on the walls, we have a photo.

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Bernard · 8 July 2014 · # · · Comment [1]


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