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“Pounding along to Singapore”... the story behind the story
Caroline Gaden
“Pounding Along to Singapore” is the story of the 2/20th Battalion AIF. It follows the troops from the Battalion’s formation in Sydney and covers their training in Ingleburn and Bathurst and the journey to Singapore on the troop ship “QX” or Queen Mary. Once in Malaya training occurred in Port Dickson and extensive preparations were made to defend Mersing.
Following the surrender the troops were incarcerated in Changi until various groups were sent to work as labourers for the Japanese. The book includes the story of “D” Force who worked on the infamous Burma-Thailand railway.
The time line of the Battalion’s history is led by the eloquent and descriptive letters between Captain Bill Gaden and his family so, as well as being a military history, the book is a family history and an important social history of life in Sydney during the Second World War.
The author wanted to find the fate of the nurses who bravely went into harm’s way and she was determined that the men should be remembered not just as POWs but as ‘bloody good soldiers’. She spent many years researching this book, a long emotional journey in itself.
DATE: Friday 8 March, 9:30am.
VENUE: UNE Lecture Theatre A3
Inquiries
All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance. For information about the program or to book for events:
Phone (02) 6772 7210 or send an email message to admin@newc.org.au
NEWC membership entitles you to do the workshop at the reduced member rate.
You can become a member when you book a workshop. Our annual membership fees are:
| Adults: | $30.00 including GST |
| Students (tertiary): | $20.00 including GST |
| Students (under 18): | $15.00 including GST |
Venue
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the New England Writers' Centre (NEWC), in the Neighbourhood Centre, 129 Rusden Street, Armidale (between the Council Building and the Town Hall).
Access
During opening hours and workshops, access is through the Cinders Lane car park (first door on left, in the corridor).
Parking
There is a one-hour parking restriction in the Cinders Lane carpark.
The New England Writers' Centre is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.