In this audio recording a family member of Bill Kearsey’s is reading from an excerpt of the 33rd Battalion Unit Diary, from October 1917; a letter from Bill to the Commissioner of War Pensions in 1921, seeking a war pension, and a letter from Bill’s wife, Verdun Kearsey to the Repatriation Department in 1964. This audio was first recorded for the Museums Victoria (2014-2018) Love and Sorrow exhibition. 

Introduction spoken by Jonathan Pilbrow

In this audio recording a family member of Bill Kearsey’s is reading from an excerpt of the 33rd Battalion Unit Diary, from October 1917; a letter from Bill to the Commissioner of War Pensions in 1921, seeking a war pension, and a letter from Bill’s wife, Verdun Kearsey to the Repatriation Department in 1964. This audio was first recorded for the Museums Victoria (2014-2018) Love and Sorrow exhibition. 
Introduction spoken by Jonathan Pilbrow

World War 1 Stories draws on archival audio to share the lived experience of those who served and their family members, providing an opportunity for Reflection, Contemplation and Critical Thinking.

This project was made possible through the support of the Alice Springs Town Council Community Assistance Grants, The Australian Government Armistice Centenary Grants Program and the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Thankyou to Spinifex Valley for App Development.

World War 1 Stories draws on archival audio to share the lived experience of those who served and their family members, providing an opportunity for Reflection, Contemplation and Critical Thinking.
This project was made possible through the support of the Alice Springs Town Council Community Assistance Grants, The Australian Government Armistice Centenary Grants Program and the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Thankyou to <a href="http://spinifexvalley.com.au/">Spinifex Valley</a> for App Development.

World War 1 Stories draws on archival audio to share the lived experience of those who served and their family members, providing an opportunity for Reflection, Contemplation and Critical Thinking.

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