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Commemoration of World War One

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More than 60,000 Australians lost their lives in the First World War. A further 156,000 men were wounded, gassed or taken prisoner. Over 5,500 South Australian lives were lost in the conflict. The Souvenir guide of South Australia's fighting men of the A.I.F., published in 1919, provides details of the contributions South Australians made in each of the theatres of war between 1914 and 1918, and gives biographical notes on individual officers.

Librarian Carolyn Spooner talks about the World War One exhibition held at the State Library in 2010 with the ABC's Brett Williamson (courtesy of the ABC).

The Dardanelles Memorial was the first monument erected to commemorate the Gallipoli campaign. It was dedicated on 7 September 1915.

The Library holds a vast amount of material dealing with the many facets of the First World War, including the commemoration of those who served.

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Anzac Day, Echunga

Anzac Day crowds at Anzac Arch, Adelaide

Anzac Day service at the Soldiers Memorial in Pennington Gardens

Cross of Sacrifice

ANZAC Day Procession

War Horse Memorial, Adelaide

Centenary of the Dardanelles Cenotaph

A personal collection of photographs of servicemen

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Souvenir Declaration of War, August 1914

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Anzac Day badge 1915, and 2 gum leaves

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Souvenir guide of South Australia's fighting men of the A.I.F. : the history, achievements and colors of the various units

Australia Day ribbon July 27th 1917

Songs of cheer

The art of H. Septimus Power

Battalion & corps colors of South Australian soldiers

The Adelaide Chronicle Christmas 1917

Anzac souvenir

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Certificate issued to C. R. Cudmore, 1919

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