Gallipoli: Shooting History
On the eve of ANZAC Day 2012, I thought I’d post one of the finest pieces I’ve read about Gallipoli: Peter Weir’s 2001 lecture, titled ‘Gallipoli: Shooting History’.
So far as I can work out, it’s not online, so thanks to Leonie Doyle for scanning it, and I hope the copyright holders won’t object.
Re ‘Gallopoli: Shooting History’.
I am deeply touched. I get it now after 63 years.”Mateship’ that is; what it is to BE and to HAVE a mate.
The content of this Peter Weir lecture resonates in my heart and knowing; the context, as I research my Great-great Grandfather Albert Henty’s Gallipoli story, is profound being around ANZAC DAY 2012.
I’m humbled to say that I’ve HAD a mate – thank you Clive. Have I BEEN a mate? I’m not so sure. I guess that’s for another to answer.
I now have two goals around “Mateship”. First that I might enable my 4 Grandchildren to ‘get it’; and secondly, that I might have the courage, and honor, to BE a mate (and to know that I’m recognised as such by them) before my time’s up.
Thank you Leonie and Andrew
ps If you’re sued for copyright infringement, I’ll personally kick off your fighting fund.