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Release Date: 
Friday, 22 May 2015

Even though ANZAC Day has passed, it is still important to recognise the impact of war on our community.

The ANZAC exhibition On the home front: Life in the City of Armadale during World War 1 is exhibiting until 11 November at the History House Museum, Jull Street Armadale.

“The war didn’t just impact those who volunteered to fight overseas. It also had a big impact on those who stayed home, those who had to keep children fed, businesses running, harvest crops or to make bricks,” said Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM JP.

“This exhibition looks at important themes such as what happens to a community when out of a population of only a few thousand over 300 young men leave. The exhibition looks at how war impacted on everyday tasks that many of us take for granted such as being part of the local football or cricket team, attending local dances or the holding of the annual show.

“It also looks at the financial strain the war placed on many families and of course the emotional strain of waiting to hear news from your loved ones, which would sometimes take weeks to arrive.

“The exhibition is part of the Australian Curriculum and a great way for kids to learn more about our history,” he said.

This exhibition is the first of a series of exhibitions the City of Armadale will be putting on to commemorate the centenary of World War One. These exhibitions are possible thanks to funding received from the Australian Government through their ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program.

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