Guide to the Guide to ANZACS and ANZAC Day : ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia
EPH GEN.ANZACS and ANZAC Day
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Created: 2022
Collection Summary
- Title
- ANZACS and ANZAC Day : ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia
- Date Range
- 1921 - 25 April 2021
- Collection Number
- EPH GEN.ANZACS and ANZAC Day
- Extent
- 1 collection
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Printed Collections
Introduction
Scope and Contents
Material relating to Anzac Day ceremonies in Australia and overseas.
Item Descriptions
Class. ANZACS and ANZAC Day by decade.
1910's (File)
Gallipoli / General Sir WM. R. Birdwood's Message to the "Anzacs", 1915 (Item 191X/1) - Box [Unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Produced by the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Contains extracts from General Hamilton's and General Birdwood's dispatches. Part of the Ferguson Collection.
In Memoriam / Anzac Day, 25 April 1916 (Item 191X/2) - Box [Unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Contains poems and writings in memory of the conflict. Contains illustrations by Sydney Ure Smith OBE. Produced by the Returned Soldiers' Association. Part of the Ferguson Collection.
ANZACS, 1917 (Item 191X/3) - Box [Unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Patriotic poem of eight stanzas. Printed during World War I, the poem was written by 'E.M.C.' - Ethel M. Campbell - in Durban, South Africa in 1917.
Sonnet to the Rising Sun, 1917 (Item 191X/4) - Box [Unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Patriotic poem of four stanzas. Printed during World War I, the poem was written 'By the Signaller' in Durban, South Africa, and is signed by the author, Ethel M. Campbell.
Our Hero, 1919 (Item 191X/5) - Box [Unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 bookmark
Bookmark style illustration featuring and injured but smiling returning soldier.
1930's (File)
ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee, 8 April 1936 (Item 193X/1) - Box [Unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet, 1 flyer, 1 letter
Letters produced by the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee Brisbane branch detailing suggestions with resolutions on how best to conduct an ANZAC Day memorial event. Accompanied by letter from David Garland, then secretary, in response to request for material by Sir John Alexander Ferguson. Associated poster can be found in the "National Library's poster collection". Part of Ferguson Collection.
1940's (File)
ANZAC Fellowship of Women / Babies' Kit Branch / Second Annual Report, October 1941 (Item 194X/1) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Small booklet containing reports from the secretary and president, along with updates on related clubs, gifts and donations to the fellowship, and expenditure report. Part of Ferguson Collection.
1980's (File)
1990's (File)
75th Anniversary of Gallipoli, 1990 (Item 199X/1) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 postcard
Postcard from the Department of Veterans' Affairs with image of painting "The Man with the Donkey" by Horace Moore-Jones.
2000's (File)
Anzac Day Services, 2002 (Item 200X/1) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 sheet
A list of commemorative services around England.
Shell-Shocked / Australia After Armistice, 2009 (Item 200X/2) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Advertising an exhibition from the National Archives of Australia.
Australia Post / Lest We Forget, 23 February - 14 June 2008 (Item 200X/3) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 folder, 2 pamphlets
Information packet on a Post Master Gallery exhibition.
A community newsletter from Gary Nairn MP, 25 April 2007 (Item 200X/4) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
ANZAC day publication commemorating the ANZAC spirit and a recipe for ANZAC biscuits.
Gallipoli / 85th Anniversary of the ANZAC Landing, 2000 (Item 200X/5) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 pamphlet
Commemorative pamphlet with short writings on the different locations of the landing. Produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Gallipoli / Anzac Commemorative Site, January 2004 (Item 200X/6) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 pamphlet
Commemorative pamphlet with short writings on the different locations of the landing. Produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
APT World Discoveries / Gallipoli, 2009 (Item 200X/7) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Holiday packages to Gallipoli for Dawn Services.
ANZAC Day, 2002 (Item 200X/8) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 postcard
Postcard advertising ANZAC day, produced by Danna Vale MP, minister for Veterans' affairs.
ANZAC Day, 2001 (Item 200X/9) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 postcard
Postcard advertising ANZAC day, produced by The Hon Bruce Scott MP, minister for Veterans' affairs.
The ANZAC Day Schools' Awards, 2007 (Item 200X/10) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure, 1 poster, 1 letter
Information packet on the awards.
The Official Australian War Memorial / Gallipoli and Western Front Battlefield Tours, 13 April - 12 May 2007 (Item 200X/11) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Tour package for the ANZAC Day services.
Gallipoli Visitors Kit, 25 April 2006 (Item 200X/12) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
2 booklets, 1 pamphlet, 1 poster, 1 tote bag, 1 wrist band, 1 badge, 1 plastic poncho
Kit includes small poster of painting 'Landing', plastic poncho, ANZAC day information booklets in English and Turkish, Gallipoli pamphlet in Turkish, calico tote bag, plastic wrist band, and commemorative badge.
2010's (File)
Macquarie Mint / Secure your commemorative for $10, 2018 (Item 201X/1) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 letter, 1 card, 1 envelope
Advertising commemorative coin produced by the mint.
ANZAC Day concert, 25 April 2013 (Item 201X/2) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet, 3 sheets
Advertising concert in Federation Square Melbourne.
Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne / Calendar of Events and Exhibitions, January - June 2012 (Item 201X/3) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 pamphlet
list of public talk, events, school programs, and exhibitions.
ANZAC Day, 25 April 2017 (Item 201X/4) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
List of local services in Brisbane. Produced by Trevor Evans MP.
The Spirit of ANZAC, 25 April 2012 (Item 201X/5) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Booklet including information on local activities related to ANZAC day. Produced by Pru Goward MP, Member for Goulburn.
Education Services, 2010 (Item 201X/6) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Large format folded leaflet including information for school about programs offered by the Australian War Memorial.
ANZAC Day / 95th Anniversary of Gallipoli, 2010 (Item 201X/7) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
2 posters
Commemorative poster featuring a historic and modern photograph of Gallipoli.
Life Interrupted / Gallipoli Moments, 2015 (Item 201X/8) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 postcard
Advertising exhibition at the National Archives of Australia.
2020's (File)
Remembrance Day Resources, 2024 (Item 202X/1) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Information flyer with links to digital education resources.
ANZAC Day Schools' Awards, 2025 (Item 202X/2) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Advertising the award with prize information and dates.
Undated (File)
Gallipoli 1915 / Their Name Liveth For Evermore, n.d. (Item XXXX/1) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 pamphlet
Information pamphlet on the memorial sites around Gallipoli.
The Memorials of ANZAC Parade, n.d. (Item XXXX/2) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 pamphlet
information pamphlet on the memorial sites around ANZAC Parade, Canberra Australia.
In Flanders Field, n.d. (Item XXXX/3) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 bookmark
Bookmark with a picture of a poppy and the words to the poem by John McCrae.
[Postcards], n.d. (Item XXXX/4) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
14 postcards
A collection of postcards with colour images of Gallipoli and the surrounding landscapes.
Anzac Day / Invitation to the internet, n.d. (Item XXXX/5) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Advertising the ANZAC day website and the information to be found on it.
ANZAC / What does it really stand for?, n.d. (Item XXXX/6) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Critical piece of writing about ANZAC Day and the world militaries.
Gelibolu / (Gallipoli) Peninsula Historical National Park, n.d. (Item XXXX/7) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Informational pamphlet about the historic sites in the region produced by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Forestry.
Gallipoli Peninsula / Historic National Park, n.d. (Item XXXX/8) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Informational pamphlet about the historic sites in the region produced by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Forestry.
Anzac Day, n.d. (Item XXXX/9) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Small booklet containing writings and prayers related to an ANZAC Day service. Includes image of the Roll of Honour from the Sydney Teachers College.
Red Cross Australia Day, n.d. (Item XXXX/10) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 postcard
Postcard with colour illustration of an ANZAC soldier spearing a caricature depiction of a Turkish soldier with the phrase "Out you go". Artist unknown, marked as PB.
The Landing 25th April 1915, n.d. (Item XXXX/11) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Advertising the prints to purchase of the painting by artist Charles Dixon. Part of the Ferguson Collection.
The Landing 25th April 1916, n.d. (Item XXXX/12) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Advertising the prints to purchase of the painting by artist Charles Dixon. Part of the Ferguson Collection.
Anzac Songs, n.d. (Item XXXX/13) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
2 sheets
Two pages of song lyrics of songs and poems related to ANZACs, potentially from an ANZAC Day service.
The Real Anzac, n.d. (Item XXXX/14) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Poem with illustrations. No author or artist only marked as copyright of W. Mayo, late A.I.F. Part of the Ferguson Collection.
Lest We Forget, n.d. (Item XXXX/15) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 badge, 1 card
Circular badge issued as part of the ANZAC appeal for $2.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission / The Gallipoli Campaign 1915, n.d. (Item XXXX/16) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 pamphlet
Information on the memorial sites around Gallipoli.
Remembrance Day, n.d. (Item XXXX/17) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 poster
Poster issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs of the Australian Government advertising the day with words of the poem 'In Flanders Fields'.
The ANZAC Trust, n.d. (Item XXXX/18) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Advertising the Trust including donation form.
Memorial Box, n.d. (Item XXXX/19) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Advertising the Australian War Memorials outreach program.
Courage Determination Mateship / A newsletter from Gary Nairn MP, n.d. (Item XXXX/20) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
ANZAC day publication commemorating the ANZAC spirit.
Gallipoli on the internet, n.d. (Item XXXX/21) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Advertising the Anzac day website.
Visit Gallipoli this ANZAC day / On the internet, n.d. (Item XXXX/22) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Advertising a virtual tour of the ANZAC battlefields and commemorative sites.