Can you help tell the story of Noosa during the war?
Residents are invited to help tell the story of Noosa in the grips of World War I.
“Even the smallest object can tell a story – a single postcard, a certificate, or an embroidered handkerchief,” says Noosa Heritage Librarian Jane Harding.
“Together these items can build a detailed picture of what life was like in Noosa, and Australia, between 1914 and 1918.”
Noosa Library Service is seeking World War One memorabilia as part of its Noosa’s War Front project.
“We are asking residents if they have photos, postcards, diaries, or other souvenirs connected with World War I, which we can use to tell Noosa’s WWI story,” Ms Harding says.
“We’ve already had many residents come forward with photos and postcards, and we’d love to hear from even more.”
“We’re particularly interested in the story that goes with each object. We are hoping to discover some of the more unusual and interesting souvenirs and memorabilia that soldiers sent home or brought back with them,” Ms Harding says.
The library will host roadshow-style events at Noosaville and Cooroy libraries in April.
These will be an opportunity for residents to bring along their object and tell the story behind it – who owned it, where it came from, what it means to their families. The library will digitize the items and add the images to the Picture Noosa collection to create a lasting record.
“We will also be asking people if they would be willing to loan their item for inclusion in the exhibition that the library will be launching on Remembrance Day 2015,” says Ms Harding.
A preservation expert from Queensland Museum will also be available at the Roadshow events to provide preliminary advice on the best ways to store these special items to preserve them for future generations to treasure.
This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through a Queensland Anzac Centenary grant.
Visit www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 5329 6555 for more information.
9 April 2015