Movie "Sisters Of War"

Vic41 · Guru

Movie "Sisters Of War"

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

I watched it as well Vic. An excellent production, well filmed, well acted, and illuminating.

Some of what they went through was known, but it certainly shone a bright light on what those women went through.

It also shows how governments only tell what they want us to hear. A bit like Operation Sovereign Borders these days - tell em nuffin.

It reminded me again how these women were not recognised for what they went through, and their contribution to the Aussie soldiers. So many of these women were dead and gone before they were acknowledge and given the recognition they deserved.

I too would certainly recommend the show to others.

Cheers - John

Vic41 · Guru

Agree totally John,

If that auctioneer had not found the diary and followed the lives of these courageous women up the story would have gone to the grave with them. I'll bet there are other stories out there like that one that have never been told.

I must admit I did not know about the story until I saw the movie last night, I am so glad I watched it. smile

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

If you would like to get a book that is also a fantastic read about the pioneer women of Australia, again nurses, then get a copy of this one -

http://angelsofaugustus.com.au/

Life was tough for the men in the 1940s in outback NSW ... but it would have been even worse for these dedicated and tough ladies.

Cheers - John

Vic41 · Guru

Thanks John,

Replied on your other post, more remarkable women! smile

I have passed it onto SWMBO for their book club group.

johnq · Guru

rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
If you would like to get a book that is also a fantastic read about the pioneer women of Australia, again nurses, then get a copy of this one -
http://angelsofaugustus.com.au/
Life was tough for the men in the 1940s in outback NSW ... but it would have been even worse for these dedicated and tough ladies.
Cheers - John

Thank you for the link.

It is surprising that primary and secondary students get precious little information on Australia's pioneers or on the harsh reality of life in Australia in the decade post-WW2.

Those people had suffered in the Great Depression and in families cruelly damaged by WW1 as well.

Vic41 · Guru

The book that inspired the movie Sisters of War, "The Lost Women Of Rabaul" by Rod Miller would be worth getting hold of as well, both books should be available in libraries too.