Accession Number | F04025 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 24 min 37 sec |
Object type | Video tape |
Physical description | Betacam SP/Colour/sound |
Maker |
Look Television Productions Pty Ltd |
Date made | 14 February 1991 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1990-1999 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Interview with Margaret Holmes (When the war came to Australia)
Description
Mrs Margaret Holmes was active in the Pacifist movement in New South Wales prior to and during the war. She discusses her feelings on hearing the outbreak of war, Menzies call for volunteers, her assistance with prisoners of war, feelings in the community when Singapore fell, and at the end of the war.