Author Archives: Magicfingers

War-Neurasthenia: The Issue of Shell Shock – An Early Study

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Magicfingers

As is so often the case in times of conflict, the Great War saw rapid developments not only in technology and tactics but also in medical research, a plethora of medical papers being published encompassing just about every condition it … Continue reading →

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Towednack – Church of St Tewennocus

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Magicfingers

It’s lonely up here, a bit grey, and a little chilly. And after all the effort, the 13th Century church is closed.  Grrrrr. But over in a corner of the churchyard,… …a single memorial remembers Private Hugh William Dunstan, D.C.L.I., … Continue reading →

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Oxted War Memorial

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Magicfingers

The memorial panels are rather curiously positioned, this being the 1939-45 panel that greets us at the front of the memorial,… …beneath which the upper step is inscribed with ‘In honour of those who served – In sympathy with those … Continue reading →

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Lelant War Memorial & Carbis Bay Memorial Hall

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Magicfingers

Here’s an unusual war memorial, I think you’ll agree. Inaugurated in May 1921,… …the names of eight Great War casualties, a few letters now sadly missing, are listed on this granite plinth,… …above which… …sixteen Second World War casualties have … Continue reading →

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Mousehole War Memorial

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Magicfingers

Now that’s quaint, isn’t it? And over on the right, beyond those colourful boats and canoey things,… …I spy a war memorial. Nothing more to be said.

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The Propaganda of Conscription Down Under Part Two – The Referendum of 1917

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Magicfingers

Here we go again.

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The Propaganda of Conscription Down Under Part One – The Referendum of 1916

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Magicfingers

The issue of conscription was one that all the countries of the Commonwealth would have to deal with at some point during the Great War, and Australia was no different. 

Posted in Australia, Books, Documents, Maps & Artwork, Conscription, Postcards | 3 Comments