Episodes (6)
Apr 24, 2016
As President of the Templestowe Cricket Club and Head Teacher of the Templestowe State School, Robert Searby felt, as much as any, the personal tragedy that came with watching a generation of young men be sent off to war.
Apr 24, 2016
In 1914, Adela Pankhurst, daughter of celebrated suffragette leader Emmeline, migrated to Australia. It wasn't long before she was imprisoned for inciting protests against wartime food shortages.
Apr 24, 2016
For Gordon Wallace, his physical scars were a visible reminder of the horrors he endured during World War I. Upon his return home, it was his wife Evelyn who bore the brunt of his frustrations and disappointment.
Apr 24, 2016
Many women found ways to support and encourage the troops, from home in Melbourne. Miss Mulholland organised a bazaar, which raised funds towards the construction of a soldiers memorial fountain in Mordialloc.
Apr 24, 2016
Samuel Tongway was born in Australia, the son of Chinese immigrants. After enlisting to fight in World War I, he was told his services would not be required, as he was not of "sufficient European blood".
Apr 24, 2016
During World War I, Seattle showmen The Phillips Brothers played host to a series of carnivals at Melbourne's Luna Park, in order to raise funds for wounded Australian soldiers.
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Bringing Our Stories Home Season 1 (2016) is released on Apr 24, 2016. Watch Bringing Our Stories Home online - the English History TV series from Australia. Bringing Our Stories Home is directed by Kate Gorman,Sari Braithwaite,Natalie Cunningham,Logan Mucha and created by Sari Braithwaite with Ben Geurens and Blake Davis.