tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post3555679169610743194..comments2024-03-21T11:57:45.587+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: The National ANZAC Centre, Albany, Western AustraliaThe Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-9840812205096745552016-10-17T07:45:36.037+11:002016-10-17T07:45:36.037+11:00I am not normally a 'museum person.' David...I am not normally a 'museum person.' David spends far too long reading every caption and I find I get to the end way before him, but this museum was an exception.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-84974195379007838922016-10-16T18:41:16.950+11:002016-10-16T18:41:16.950+11:00This looks like an enlightening and educational ex...This looks like an enlightening and educational experience to visit such an important museum. I was aware of what ANZAC was after visiting ANZAC Square in Brisbane. I really like how this museum took on a very personal tone with giving each visitor more information about real people. Mary {The World IS A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-13559568861526953672016-10-14T10:41:07.235+11:002016-10-14T10:41:07.235+11:00Following a real person through the events detaile...Following a real person through the events detailed in the centre gave the exhibits a personal dimension which you don't usually get at museums. The centre was only built a few years ago allowing it to use uptodate technology without having to back engineer anything. Most people were quite considerate of others when they were using the audio devices but not everyone has brilliant hearing and so sometimes the devices were too loud for the surroundings - and one couple were just plain rude. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-7711400528015216032016-10-14T07:57:11.108+11:002016-10-14T07:57:11.108+11:00I have yet to visit a museum where one follows the...I have yet to visit a museum where one follows the life of one person through the various exhibits and I think it is a brillant idea, which must have made the tour even more interesting. I gather from your comments that the audio devices did not come with earphones but were on speakers, which seems unusual. Thanks for a very interesting article!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00032970769390789212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-78125014376025170992016-10-13T20:44:47.694+11:002016-10-13T20:44:47.694+11:00The centre is only a few years old so it has the a...The centre is only a few years old so it has the advantage of modern design and ideas on how to present its material.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-81368128869077293382016-10-13T16:31:16.916+11:002016-10-13T16:31:16.916+11:00Such an interesting article. I enjoy history, muse...Such an interesting article. I enjoy history, museums and memorials when they are done right and this one was! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695079548365916242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-27254302971307176252016-10-12T19:29:19.875+11:002016-10-12T19:29:19.875+11:00Hi Corrinne, sadly, it was David's ancestor an...Hi Corrinne, sadly, it was David's ancestor and he died in France during the war. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-20268295748909492772016-10-12T19:28:23.973+11:002016-10-12T19:28:23.973+11:00It was a tragic time in Australia's history as...It was a tragic time in Australia's history as it was for so many other countries on both sides of the conflict.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-87492642578660874302016-10-12T19:27:34.288+11:002016-10-12T19:27:34.288+11:00It has only been open for a few years so I guess t...It has only been open for a few years so I guess there are a lot of Westralians who haven't got there yet. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-31586567292973416152016-10-12T16:56:04.067+11:002016-10-12T16:56:04.067+11:00Lyn, We visited Gallipoli a couple of years ago, a...Lyn, We visited Gallipoli a couple of years ago, and I had read up on ANZAC before that. We really enjoyed the memorial and cemetery, but of course we didn't have a personal connection like you did. I'm glad your ancestor made it to 77!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-48271910163729380602016-10-12T12:36:19.470+11:002016-10-12T12:36:19.470+11:00What a wonderful monument to those who have fallen...What a wonderful monument to those who have fallen~Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-44497158355009168322016-10-12T11:32:54.963+11:002016-10-12T11:32:54.963+11:00This is somewhere I've yet to visit and it'...This is somewhere I've yet to visit and it's on our list for the next time we're down in Albany. Your post makes it very appealing, and also poignant, which it is. Such tragedy. Needs to be remembered and laudated.Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052666086286248528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-71934262986165159962016-10-12T11:09:15.300+11:002016-10-12T11:09:15.300+11:00David and I have been to Halifax. I remember learn...David and I have been to Halifax. I remember learning about and then reading a book on the Halifax explosion. It occurred in WWI and was the most devastating man-made explosion before the atomic bomb. It is a sad and compelling story. It killed more than 1,800 people and injured 9,000. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-18481696203407575152016-10-11T23:06:15.316+11:002016-10-11T23:06:15.316+11:00Canadians share similar history re. the wars. All ...Canadians share similar history re. the wars. All of our soldiers were volunteers as well. My Dad (93 next week), and his 3 brothers all served in WW11. I wonder how my poor grandmother survived with the four of them overseas at the same time. All of the troops left Canada by ship through Halifax, and I have stood on the spot where my Dad and his brothers would have departed from. It's a strange feeling. Thanks for the interesting post!Nanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-80092829106471244902016-10-11T19:45:13.907+11:002016-10-11T19:45:13.907+11:00I am glad you learned a bit about the ANZACs. I in...I am glad you learned a bit about the ANZACs. I included the explanation for international readers, such as yourselves, knowing that the history of the ANZACs is probably not well known outside Australia and New Zealand.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-39508459785757028132016-10-11T15:08:32.425+11:002016-10-11T15:08:32.425+11:00've never taken the time before to figure out ...'ve never taken the time before to figure out where ANZAC came from, so I've learned much from your post. What an amazing tribute to those who sacrificed so much for all of us in the world!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-1474089442707311972016-10-11T11:58:16.227+11:002016-10-11T11:58:16.227+11:00My pleasure.My pleasure.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-64085894100783959282016-10-11T11:58:04.777+11:002016-10-11T11:58:04.777+11:00Funny you should say that because every time I goo...Funny you should say that because every time I googled Albany I kept coming up with U.S. towns of the same name, although I think the main one was in New York.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-55085836790296754882016-10-11T11:56:57.663+11:002016-10-11T11:56:57.663+11:00Two months should give you enough time to really s...Two months should give you enough time to really see Australia. It is a big country. If you are interested in wildlife, I would definitely try to fit in The Great Ocean Road. If you look in the right places you will see koalas. To find my blog post on it click on the tab 'Australia & New Zealand' and then 'Victoria'. It is only a small place but I love Raymond Island for the same reason. You can't not see koalas there, they are everywhere. I have done two posts on Raymond Island which you will also find under 'Victoria'. If you decide to go to Raymond Island you will have to go through Paynesville. If you look at my Paynesville post I tell you where to find kangaroos. I would definitely go to Canberra. It is an under-rated destination but quite interesting and quite pretty around the lake. Tidbinbilla nature reserve is a good place to see kangaroos in the late afternoons and if you want to see a platypus it is definitely the place to go. You will find my post under 'A.C.T'. Queensland is stunning - Cairns is a great place but don't go in summer - it is very tropical. Lizard Island is fantastic - but hideously expensive and you have to be comfortable with flying over water in a small plane for an hour or so to get there. It is the best place I have been for snorkelling, although I have heard Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia is stunning.<br /><br />The Red Centre is a personal favourite of mine but again don't go in summer and don't just see Ayres Rock. Kings Canyon and the Olgas are close by and, in my view, better than the rock. I am in the process of hassling David to go back there - lol! <br /><br />If you want a nice hotel in Melbourne, my personal favourite is the Hilton South Wharf. Ask for a high floor overlooking the river.<br /><br />Feel free to send me an email if you want any specific advice. I am sure you will love Australia.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-61850108170495937342016-10-11T05:55:44.100+11:002016-10-11T05:55:44.100+11:00The National ANZAC Centre looks like a very intere...The National ANZAC Centre looks like a very interesting place! Thx for sharing it with us, Lyn.Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-6741388372952173642016-10-11T05:05:23.630+11:002016-10-11T05:05:23.630+11:00I took a special interest in your article about Al...I took a special interest in your article about Albany because the town next door to mine in California is also Albany. Maybe I'll be able to visit the Australian Albany someday. Meanwhile, this was an interesting introduction to the National ANZAC Centre there.Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-75588317854672225182016-10-11T04:11:07.294+11:002016-10-11T04:11:07.294+11:00I am looking into places we want to visit on our 2...I am looking into places we want to visit on our 2 months in 2017 in Australia. These are considerations - ANZAC and Princess Royal Fortress in Western Australia. I like your recommendation on accommodations at Frazier Suites. I am interested in recommendations for all of Australia and I have read all of your posts on Australia. Any other recommendations are welcome. Thanks!Wendyhttp://adventurousretirement.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-17183942663756988902016-10-09T07:04:23.072+11:002016-10-09T07:04:23.072+11:00You are right, the centre is quite new. It was ope...You are right, the centre is quite new. It was opened on 1 November 2014. I am sure you will find it interesting if you ever visit.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-40390832100438652872016-10-09T07:01:20.083+11:002016-10-09T07:01:20.083+11:00Hi Sue, About half the readers of my blog are from...Hi Sue, About half the readers of my blog are from Canada and the U.S. I included the ANZAC history for them. The ANZAC story is so ingrained in Australia's national psyche that I doubt any Australian (or New Zealander) doesn't know it. One of the saddest things about the ANZACs though is that, like David's great uncle. many of them died young, before they had wives and children. Consequently the fact that they ever lived is only remembered by indirect relatives. I think that puts an obligation on all of us to keep their memory alive at least in some small way. The ANZAC Centre helps to achieve that.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-84262338249542082722016-10-09T05:12:12.868+11:002016-10-09T05:12:12.868+11:00We spent ANZAC Day in Albany a few years ago and i...We spent ANZAC Day in Albany a few years ago and it was a sobering experience. This Centre is quite new, we have done similar type experiences in Europe and have always found them interesting. I look forward to visiting and seeing this centre when we get back to WA.Michelehttp://www.leggingit.com.aunoreply@blogger.com