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The notion of larrikinism acquired positive meaning and it became a term of admiration. Indiscipline within the AIF (Australian Imperial Force) was often portrayed as harmless larrikinism that continued in folklore and anecdote. [16] "After the armistice these larrikin digger characters were increasingly celebrated as quintessentially Australian.
Clearly the meaning is somewhat different now from the original larrikins. Or the present's reading of the past, and the application of the past to the present, have changed. ;) Aridd 22:05, 27 February 2008 (UTC) Some more on early larrikinism, this time from Geoffrey Blainey's A Land Half-Won (ISBN 0-7251-0411-2), p.143:
Simpson and his donkey statue by Peter Corlett outside the Australian War Memorial, Canberra The Anzac spirit or Anzac legend is a concept which suggests that Australian and New Zealand soldiers possess shared characteristics, specifically the qualities those soldiers allegedly exemplified on the battlefields of World War I. These perceived qualities include endurance, courage, ingenuity, good ...
It is particularly interesting for its depiction of the Australian 'digger'; his anti-authoritarianism, larrikinism, and, at the same time, his loyalty to those whom he respects". [23] Thirkell's 1936 publication August Folly was chosen the Book Society's Book of the month. This embarrassed her as it seemed to define the book as insufficiently ...
Mateship is regarded as an Australian military virtue. For instance, the Australian Army Recruit Training Centre lists the "soldierly qualities" it seeks to instill as including "a will to win, dedication to duty, honour, compassion and honesty, mateship and teamwork, loyalty, and physical and moral courage."
Everything you need to know about Season 2 of the crime drama, 'NCIS: Sydney,' including premiere date, cast members, spoilers and more.
The Cynic philosopher Diogenes, pictured by Gérôme with the large jar in which he lived; when strangers at the inn were expressing their wish to catch sight of the great orator Demosthenes, Diogenes is said to have stuck out his middle finger and exclaimed "This, for you, is the demagogue of the Athenians."
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