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Primary and Secondary Sources. Who created the source? Did the recorder have firsthand knowledge? Did the recorder produce the source for personal use or for a large audience? Is the source meant for public or private? Did the recorder wish to inform or persuade others?
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Primary and Secondary Sources Who created the source? Did the recorder have firsthand knowledge? Did the recorder produce the source for personal use or for a large audience? Is the source meant for public or private? Did the recorder wish to inform or persuade others? How soon was the information recorded after the event?
Primary / Secondary Source? • Source: “Australian Recruitment Poster”, 1915
Primary / Secondary Source? • Gallipoli (1981) – Director Peter Weir • 110 min - Adventure | Drama | History - 13 August 1981 (Australia)
Primary / Secondary Source? • 1914-15 Star Awarded to those serving in the great War from August 1914 to 31 December 1915.
Primary / Secondary Source? • The AIF in Egypt during the First World War
Primary / Secondary Source? • The front page of The Age newspaper at the outbreak of First World War.
Primary / Secondary Source? • WWI Love letter – sent to a soldier whilst away at war.