The following formal submission have been made public
Submitter: George HulseBean Building Extension and Central Energy Plant
The Australian War Memorial is far more than just a central point for reflexion and honouring Australia's war dead. It is also a place for viewing the artefacts of war that caused these losses. And not just for WWI and WWII. It must reflect every military conflict in which Australians have been involved. The display of all types of weapons of war is a significant item that needs to be immortalised. For example, the AWM already has 'G' for George in its full livery as well as other notable displays such as the 'Amiens Gun'. As more and more artefacts are collected, so too is a requirement to expand the AWM to display them.
The AWM must provide a continuing orientation toward education and research - particularly for students, teachers and researchers. A viewing of the machines of war and a description on how they were employed might inculcate a desire for future Australians to keep an eye on the development of military technology for future conflicts. In addition, a full and accurate description of significant battles in which the ADF was engaged is an essential element of this education.
I am certain that Australia will be engaged by future threats to our National security. The opportunity for the AWM to display and describe military weaponry, tactics and strategy of every type is the 'look back' that may have positive impacts on the 'look forward' in defence terms.
I support the current plans and objectives of the AWM to develop further its development projects.
Thank you for the opportunity to say my piece.
George Hulse OAM
LTCOL RAE (Retd)
The AWM must provide a continuing orientation toward education and research - particularly for students, teachers and researchers. A viewing of the machines of war and a description on how they were employed might inculcate a desire for future Australians to keep an eye on the development of military technology for future conflicts. In addition, a full and accurate description of significant battles in which the ADF was engaged is an essential element of this education.
I am certain that Australia will be engaged by future threats to our National security. The opportunity for the AWM to display and describe military weaponry, tactics and strategy of every type is the 'look back' that may have positive impacts on the 'look forward' in defence terms.
I support the current plans and objectives of the AWM to develop further its development projects.
Thank you for the opportunity to say my piece.
George Hulse OAM
LTCOL RAE (Retd)