Just like the 6th of June, (D Day), the 15th of August is another date that was ingrained into our brains as Primary School students way back in the days when Sydney was full of quarter acre blocks and nearly everyone drove a Holden.
This year is the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, also known as Victory in the Pacific Day.
Commencing as from the 2nd of June the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) has been sharing the stories of Australians from the period of World War 2 by way of a social media and a radio series called 75 Stories In 75 Days.
The radio segments are available for listening at http://www.dva.gov.au/75stories or you can choose to read the snippet instead. A new segment is made available each day.
Not all the snippets are from soldiers. Some stories are from those who experienced life in Australia at the time, such as Nancy Eddy, who along with her two children was given only two hours notice before being evacuated from Darwin. Upon returning to Darwin at wars end her house was gone……
This is a fascinating look back at a different time and a reminder of the sacrifices of a previous generation. I found hearing the voices of those long since gone a little unnerving, though it certainly made the history all the more real.
What a great little initiative which unfortunately seems to have been lost under a plethora of Government Directives and depressing media reports.
Brizzy Mays Books and Bruschetta 
1942 is also a very significant year for me to. It’s the year I was born….🤭
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Well, yes Pauline, a very big year!
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Something we all should remember!! People tend to forget the trials, perils and fear of what ‘could have been’.
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This is an initiative that I think should be shared with school children for that reason 🙂
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Very interesting stories! I’m very impressed that they were able to get recordings – must have had someone with long range vision to have started this project. Most of the people who were adults or old enough to have served in the military are in their 90s!
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Yes, I agree that it is wonderful that these stories have been retained in this manner. When the 75th anniversary of Gallipoli (1915) was on the horizon there may have been an awakening. Doesn’t matter how, who, when – I’m just they did as it provides an opportunity for the next generation to gain an understanding.
Have a beaut day young Muri:)
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