Waikerie High School Library: History

History is the study of the past, particularly people and events of the past.

History is a pursuit common to all human societies. Human beings have always been interested in the past, for many reasons. History is a tremendous story, a rolling narrative filled with great personalities, struggle and suffering, turmoil and triumph. Each passing generation adds its own chapter to history, while reinterpreting and finding new things in those chapters already written.

History also gives us a sense of identity, helping us to understand who we are. History provides a sense of context for our lives and our existence, teaching us where we have come from and how we should approach the future.

History shows us what it means to be human and highlights the tremendous achievements and the great follies of the human race. History also gives us lessons about how we should organise and manage our societies, for the betterment of all.

J. Llewellyn et al, “What is history?” at Alpha History, http://alphahistory.com/what-is-history/, 2014, accessed 21/09/2016.

This website offers a comprehensive range of information and resources related to Australia's role in the Vietnam War. Aspects of the conflict covered include combat, personnel, defoliation, conscription, public opinion and the aftermath of war. 

The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.

Wartime is the military history magazine of the Australian War Memorial.
Published quarterly, the 73-page magazine is devoted to the Australian experience of war; military history; and the effects of war on society. All features are written by eminent historians and deal fully and frankly with both the distressing and the lighter sides of war.
Each issue delivers many stories of courage and survival of both service personnel and civilians, illustrated throughout by incredible images from the Memorial archives.

Comprehensive biographical information about each of Australia's Prime Ministers is available on this website. Allied information includes a Flash timetable, searchable fast facts, a glossary, key personnel associated with each PM and an intriguing researcher's portal.

Edmund Barton was Australia's first Prime Minister. He held office from 1901 to 1903.