These videos were recorded in Mossman in 2016.
These videos were recorded in Mossman in 2016.
Ethel Woods speaks about her great uncle-in-law, Corporal Frederick Smith, POW in the Great War.
Fred Smith's story is in Diggers of Douglas (p17).
This is an Armistice Song written by Steve Tyson about Fred Smith and his escape from a German Prison.
Marveen Hodgson speaks about the Australian Red Cross, Mossman branch, formed in 1914 within about two months of the War, probably the 13th formed in Queensland, to help with the war effort.
Nina Petrosevic, art teacher at Mossman High School, whose students created a mural for the RSL.
Harold Osborne speaks of his father, Arthur Daintree Osborne, son of Daintree pioneer Frank Osborne, who came to Daintree in 1870.
Arthur’s story features in Diggers of Douglas at p15.
Beverly Lynn remembers her grandfather, Cassowary cane farmer, Alexander Robert (Bob) McGregor. He joined up the same day as future brother-in-law Thomas Francis.
Bob McGregor story is in Diggers of Douglas (p16).
John Lematey is remembered by his great niece, Ethel Woods.
John's youngest brother Bill was in WWII and Marie Sorensen has a letter he sent from Tobruk a few days before he was killed.
Bob Korotcoff recalls his father, Nicholas Korotcoff, and his visits to ceremonies in Gallipoli.
Nicholas Korotcoff was the first man to enlist in Port Douglas. His story is in the Diggers of Douglas book (p8).
Bernie Jack speaks of his uncle Andrew Howard Jack, killed in 1917.
Andrew’s story features in Diggers of Douglas at p6.
WWI Honour Board in Douglas Shire Council’s foyer, voiced by Ken Keith.
Port Douglas based solicitor Martin Tranter recalls the story of Herbert Hempsted.
Herbert’s story features in Diggers of Douglas at p6.
Herbert Charles Hardwick and his friend William Collie, remembered by William’s grandson Bill.
Herbert’s story features in Diggers of Douglas at p13.
Thomas Henry Francis remembered by his niece, Jocelyn White. Thomas’ story features in Diggers of Douglas at p9.
A letter from Thomas Francis to his parents explaining life on the front line, read by Bill Wilkie of Mossman Library.
Thomas’ story features in Diggers of Douglas at p9.
Alan Crees remembers his grandfather, JLE (Jack) Crees, who served on the Western Front.
JLE Crees' story is in Diggers of Douglas (p14).
Frank Coulthard, and John (Jack) Phimister, remembered by his son Dick. Frank features in Diggers of Douglas (p5) and Jack features (p40).
John William (Jack) Cox and Frank Coulthard, farming partners, remembered by Frank’s son Dick.
Bill Collie recalls the story of his grandfather during the Great War.
Wiliam’s story features in Diggers of Douglas at p10.
Ann Collie writes to the Officer in Charge of Base Records regarding her husband, William Thomas Collie’s belongings. Read by Heather Collie, wife of her grandson Bill.
William’s story features in Diggers of Douglas at p10.
Extracts from NITV production “Norman Baird, the Bama Digger”, directed by Caden Pearson.
Sev Andreassen talks about his uncle Harold Andreassen. Harold’s story appears in Diggers of Douglas (p11).
SB Andreassen writes to Base Records enquiring after the death of Harold Andreassen, as read by Noel Weare.