ShirlD Posted 19 April , 2015 Share Posted 19 April , 2015 A number of us were reunited at the launch of Andrew's Book yesterday at the Army Museum in Fremantle. It was a great occasion and his book is the culmination of a decade of research, and commitment to tell the story of a community. I am looking forward to getting into it this week as we make our final preparations here to remember and reflect on 100 years ago when our soldiers arrived on the Gallipoli peninsula. Cheers Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac1907 Posted 19 April , 2015 Share Posted 19 April , 2015 Hello Shirley Read the above: - I have an autograph book from 1915 signed by ANZAC troops travelling from parts of Australia to Freemantle on board a troopship named A73. Some of the information from the book I have listed below and dates. If you know of someone who would like some information from the book or the names/dates inside please let me know. It is something I have had for many years and may just help someone's research. The ship Left Melbourne 26th Nov 1915 and arrived Freemantle 1st Dec 1915. 7th Rifles 22 Btn. 7th Rifles 23 Btn and 7th Rifles 24 Btn. They then left for Ceylon 18th Dec 1915 and arrived Egypt 29th Dec 1915. Sergents Mess / Officers mess etc. There are many names, ranks and in some cases home addresses which may be of use. Kind Regards Garry Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 19 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 19 April , 2015 Thank you Garry, what a fascinating piece of history you have there. I have just the person to alert to this! Cheers Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly100 Posted 19 April , 2015 Share Posted 19 April , 2015 Congratulations Andrew, job well done. I was stoked to be able to be down to attend your launch. A nicely, LOCALLY prodced book you can be well pleased with. The voices of Fremantle's servicemen and women from the Great War are now resonating. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 22 April , 2015 Share Posted 22 April , 2015 Thanks Shirley and Gilly, it was great that you could both be there for the launch of the book. The crowd was bigger than expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddell Posted 23 April , 2015 Share Posted 23 April , 2015 Well done Andrew. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 21 May , 2015 Admin Share Posted 21 May , 2015 Delighted to receive my copy yesterday; Peter Bennett kindly brought a copy back from Australia and posted it to me. Andrew has done the men and women of Fremantle proud. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 21 May , 2015 Share Posted 21 May , 2015 I received my copy earlier this week. An excellent production, well researched and easy to read. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 2 June , 2015 Share Posted 2 June , 2015 Thanks for your comments Scott, Michelle and Gareth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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