We have achieved a lot since we began our work in 2011.As we approach the end of 2013 it is important to reflect on some of the things we have achieved together:
- Officially launched the Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Memorial at our successful Parliament House Launch;
- Produced a working model of the Memorial;
- Developed our new logo;
- Launched our Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Badge (and already sold around 300 of them);
- Successfully forged new relationships with other organisations;
- Had a number of articles and stories published; and
- Secured around $75,000 in pledges for the Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Memorial.
Hronia Polla!
Christmas on Lemnos - 1915
While we enjoy our Christmas, think back to December in 1915 on Lemnos. The Anzacs had been evacuated from the Gallipoli peninsula, after the horrors of the 9 month campaign. Many of their comrades had died or were wounded. They arrived back on the northern Aegean Island from whence they had sailed to Anzac Cove. And they enjoyed their Christmas out of harms way in the Rest Camps at Sarpi. They received special "Christmas Billies" from Australia - decorated with a kangaroo! - and many of the other comforts of the Island. They would soon leave Lemnos for Egypt and the battlefields of Western France and the Middle East.
Six Australian soldiers opening their special Christmas Billes from Australia at their camp at Sarpi, Lemnos, December 1915. AWM P01296.002 |
A Lemnos sunset. Photograph Jim Claven 2013 |
Jim Claven
Secretary
Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee
Secretary
Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee
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