The Families and Friends of the First AIF have developed the capability to record selected lectures delivered by the FFFAIF and kindred groups at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney NSW. These include the annual John Laffin Memorial Lecture and joint meetings with the Western Front Association and the Gallipoli Association.<\/p>\n
These have been edited for clarity and then posted to our YouTube channel, which can be accessed via this drop-down tab.<\/p>\n
This pioneering work by FFFAIF committee member \u2018C. B.\u2019 Chris Bryett has resulted in the following talks being posted for general viewing by members and the general public. More will be offered over time.<\/p>\n
The most recent presentations can be viewed here, click on each link to see:<\/p>\n
German Surveillance – Observers and Battlefield Panoramas by Jim Munro at the 2026 John Laffin Memorial Lecture 7 November 2026: 2026 Fromelles Commemorative Procession from the Archibald Fountain to the Anzac Memorial, Commemorative photograph and following the Commemorative Service the Wreath-laying and closing with the Australian National Anthem (18 mins) at The 2026 Fromelles Commemoration Family Reflection on Two Boys from Kearsley <\/em>by Royce Atkinson at The full 2026 Fromelles Commemoration Service (55 mins) including: \u2018AE1 and AE2 submarine presentation\u2019 by marine archaeologist and historian Tim Smith at the 2025 John Laffin Memorial Lecture 15 November 2025. \u2018Battle of Fromelles update\u2019 by Geoffrey Benn, President of the Fromelles Association of Australia at 23 May 2026 Western Front Association Seminar: \u2018Sister Radcliff AANS biography\u2019 presentation by researcher Harper Wright at 23 May 2026 Western Front Association Seminar. \u2018Sister Nellie Pike AANS biography\u2019 joint presentation by Paul Simadas, Vice President of the FFFAIF, and descendant Craig Laffin at 3 May 2025 Lecture Day of Western Front Association, Gallipoli Association and FFFAIF. \u2018Sister Anne Donnell AANS biography\u2019 presentation by Paul Simadas, Chairman of the Australian NSW Branch of the Western Front Association. 3 May 2025 Lecture Day of Western Front Association, Gallipoli Association and FFFAIF. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Families and Friends of the First AIF have developed the capability to record selected lectures delivered by the FFFAIF and kindred groups at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney NSW. These include the annual John Laffin Memorial Lecture and joint … Continue reading
\nGerman Surveillance – Observers and Battlefield Panoramas<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2026 Fromelles Commemorative Procession and Wreath-laying<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2026 Fromelles Family Reflection by Royce Atkinson<\/a>; and<\/p>\n
\nHymns and Prayers;
\nMessage from the Governor-General,
\nFamily Reflection on Two Boys from Kearsley<\/em> by Royce Atkinson;
\nMessage from France by Deputy Consul-General of France;
\nEpilogue by General (Retd) The Honourable David Hurley AC CVO DSC
\nNational Anthems of France, New Zealand, United Kingdom
\n2026 Fromelles Commemoration Service<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAE1 and AE2 by Tim Smith<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBattle of Fromelles update – Geoffrey Benn<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSister Radcliff by Harper Wright<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSister Nellie Pike \u2013 Australian Army Nursing Service WWI By Paul Simadas and Craig Laffin<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSister Anne Donnell WWI Australian Army Nursing Service<\/a><\/p>\n