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1 online resource (streaming video file) (28 min. 32 sec.) ; 172668541 bytes |
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Compass: Whatever Happened To ; Series 2, Episode 2 |
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In this six-part series, Compass revisits influential religious and social movements in Australia's recent past from Sunday School to the Maharishi, from the RSL to Women's Lib. Some are grounded in powerful spiritual beliefs, others espouse philosophies and values that have changed lives and left a lasting legacy.In this episode, Compass takes a look at the RSL. Formed in Australia in 1916, the RSL was borne out of the camaraderie, concern and mateship shown by diggers for the welfare of their mates during and after the First World War. Originally based in clubrooms provided by philanthropic organisations, RSLs quickly sprang up in all states. With a strong membership base the RSL has been able to lobby for a federal repatriation system, service, disability and war-widow pensions, employment and retraining programs. It claims to be Australia's first welfare agency, and welfare remains a prime function - although some believe its pokie clubs and business arm have taken over its original noble intent.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Narrator, Geraldine Doogue, Producer Mark Edmonson. COMPASS Series Producer, Jessica Douglas-Henry |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-05-17 at 18:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Mateship (Australia)
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Veterans -- Services for.
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World War (1914-1918)
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Military participation -- Australian.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Doogue, Geraldine, host
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Brown, James, contributor
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Buckley, Harold, contributor
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Davey, Alf, contributor
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Doolan, Ken, contributor
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Hopkins, Victoria, contributor
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McGrath, Curtis, contributor
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Rees, Jacqueline, contributor
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Rowe, Don, contributor
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Sekuless, Peter, contributor
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Sloan, Daniel, contributor
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