This is a traditional Aussie term called 'mateship.' This concept of mateship developed significantly from the beginning of WW1.This notion of friendship brought Australian’s together as one. It symbolised what mates went through together; pain, sorrow as well as victory and love. Our nation came together for the first time since WW1 and Australian's believe this is how we became known the world over as Aussies. We are very hospitable, and prepared to always lend a helping hand.
Mateship in Gallipoli Summary: This detailed explanation on the importance Australian mateship had in 1915 and still has in our lives, draws from Peter Weir's characters Frank and Archy in the film Gallipoli and touches on my own personal experiences which have made me personally value my mates. It furthermore expands on how times of adversity such as World War One, can bring people together, forging life long bonds. The Australian Diggers of World War One displayed a mateship that was beyond any ordinary bond, they were willing to face unthinkable odds and place their lives at risk not only for their country, but also for their mates. In the film Gallipoli, director Peter Weir illustrates the importance of mateship and demonstrates why it is recognised as a part of our national identity. The text largely focuses on the protagonists Frank and Archy's journey, both physically and mentally.
The Remembrance Day Service is held every year to honour and remember those who suffered, endured and died in war, soldier and civilian alike. This year’s service focuses on the experiences of Australians in 1941, fighting to protect Greece and Crete from the ravages of fascism. Benito Mussolini, Italy’s dictator during WW2 and Germany’s ally in the war, invaded Greece only to be beaten back by the Greeks. With this defeat, Germany’s leader Adolf Hitler, turned his attention towards the unfortunate Greeks and in 1942, an allied force which included Australian soldiers was dispatched to Greece to help defend their shores. 17,000 Australian and 16,700 New Zealand servicemen and women travelled from half a world away to aid the Greeks.
Scullard claims that Tiberius ‘acted firmly within the sphere of his proconsular imperium’. Raaflab adds that ‘Tiberius has the extra bonus of loyalty with the army due to his long standing role as military commander.’ In doing so he endeavored to gain more popularity in the army, which Scullard describes as ‘the first and indispensable need for any successor’. He continued to stabilize it, where he enforced reforms such as lengthening the term of legionaries to 25 years and imposing stricter punishments, Suetonius states that ‘Tiberius imposed the severest discipline on his men: reviving obsolete methods of punishment or branding them the ignominy for misbehaviors’. This impacted the efficiently and stability of the army. In addition, he increased the power
A true award of personality illuminates what the Medal of Honor is about, an individuals deserving path to the recognition is inspirational and unforgettable. Expressing outstanding gallantry throughout the duration of war will earn an individual a granted award by the president of the United States of America. This special recognition is the Medal of Honor. On December 21, 1861 President Abraham Lincoln signed into law, a Navy Medal of Valor that was implemented to be awarded by the actions of courageousness during battle. Only months later a similar article was introduced.
Born in Britain, Kershaw feels that those men who died in Normandy were fighting for rights of his own and he feels great pride in the accomplishments of those men. The inspiration for the story came from research for another story, a biography about a photographer who captured the great events on the shore of Omaha Beach. June 6, 1944 represents a tremendous accomplishment for the American soldiers, one that Kershaw calls “America’s finest hour.” When Kershaw learned of the sacrifice made by the boys of Bedford, he searched for the story behind such a glorious crowd. Upon his research, Kershaw found why the D-Day memorial is located in the town of Bedford, Virginia. Touched by such sense of pride that overshadows the grief of a town, still in mourning, Kershaw wrote his story to show that history is never dead and it surrounds all of us everyday, like an event that happened yesterday.
I’d like to show my respect and overwhelming gratitude to you all. You’re not only war veterans but also legends. You fought for our country, for me and for every other Australian. You have made this a place where we can all live in safety and peace. To even try and imagine what you have all seen is beyond comprehension.
In two centuries, we have taken great strides. It is customary on occasions such as these to acknowledge our advancements with pride. It is not only fitting but also imperative on these occasions that we acknowledge the huge toll that the birth and development of our great nation has had upon the land’s original inhabitants and the dreadful atrocities perpetrated against them. To get a truly credible understanding of these atrocities
Utilitarianism is one of the most prominent of modern ethical philosophies that persists to emerge throughout social political debates and policy. According to Palmer, the fundamental intention of utilitarianism is to promote universal well being which by means conveys (2002, 446) “the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest amount of people”. Following the social democratic era of the post-war boom, Utilitarianism has continued to be a dominant Australian public philosophy. The intension of this paper is to discuss the degree of impact Utilitarianism has had on the historical development of the Australian welfare state. Uilitarian ethics are said to focus on the distinctive concepts of welfarism and consequentialism (Graham 2004,
They are there in the Australian legend. We should never forget - they helped build this nation. And if we have a sense of justice, as well as common sense, we will forge a new partnership”, underlining the Australian democratic passion for justice and proposing a way forward for the decade. This is an ambitious and courageous speech delivered at a time when there was significant division in the Australian society related to issues with Indigenous rights and justice for a colonised community. It is a speech that shows true leadership, indicating a