Citizenship
Walking with an Anzac Inquiry
Each item in the box looks to be at least 100 years old...
Opening the box you discover a large official looking envelope full of papers and a small cotton bag that has 'Personal Effects, Please return to Next of Kin' typed neatly on it. Underneath is a date... 10 August 1915.
Inside the envelope are photos, what looks to be pages from a diary, letters and even a map. The bag reveals a large square piece of silk with a camel, buttons, an envelope and a piece of heavy woollen fabric.
At first glance these items do not appear to all belong to the same person but they do all appear to be very old with many carrying dates from between 1914 - 1918.
Discover the story behind your item
There are 32 items inside the box your teacher has found. Each item carries a very different story. It is important that before you begin you know that each of these stories is real. Nothing in this box is made up or pretend. Each item belonged to a person that attended a school in New Zealand, just as you do today. How much or how little you discover of their story depends on you. What we can promise is that the story is out there waiting to be discovered. This website will give you great clues that you can use to find the pieces of the story behind your item. We hope you love the journey as much as we have.
CHOOSE AN ITEM FROM THE BOX
There are 32 items in the box. Each item is real and is the first clue to a much larger story. Choose an item that catches your eye. Remember to be respectful of the item you choose.
FIND YOUR ITEM'S OWNER AND STORY
Click the button below and find your item. Click on your item's picture and you'll be taken to a page full of clues, research tips, leads and hints. Read the story of your item's owner.
COMPLETE THE TASKS IN RESEARCH SUPPORT
Each item has 3 tasks designed to be completed independently using good research skills. Make sure you have the When We Search Fact Sheet to help you.
USE YOUR RESEARCH SKILLS TO FIND MORE
Each item has a large story behind it. How much of the story you find will depend on perseverance. We've included a second set of clues to help find more pieces of the puzzle.
Find the image that matches your item by clicking on the button above, which will take you to the website required.
Follow the 'When we Search' infographic.
Below are buttons to assist you with your search.
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