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Camera on Gallipoli travelling exhibition

THE Australian War Memorial’s digital exhibition A camera on Gallipoli, featuring First World War photographs taken by Sir Charles Ryan, will be available for viewing at Hawkesbury Library, Windsor until May 8 during Library opening hours.

In 1914, at the age of 61, Sir Charles Ryan was appointed consulting surgeon to the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) embarking from Melbourne in October towards the Middle East and on to Gallipoli.

A camera on Gallipoli showcases a series of candid photographs taken by Charles Ryan while serving with the AIF in Turkey in 1915.

The photographs capture the reality behind the 1915 Gallipoli campaign, depicting a unique and often harsh view of our soldiers’ experiences.

Behind the photographs in the exhibition, is the story of Charles Ryan’s remarkable life. He served as a doctor with the Turkish army in 1877-78, treated Ned Kelly at Glenrowan, was a leading Melbourne surgeon and gave long service as a senior military officer.

The exhibition is a centenary initiative from the Australian War Memorial to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. Hawkesbury Library is located at 300 George Street, Windsor.

“As a mark of respect Council has arranged a number of exhibitions and presentations to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs. I encourage everyone to come along to these great events and get an insight into the lives of our Anzac heroes,” said Kim Ford, Hawkesbury City Mayor.



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