DIDUNO Archives

The Architect of Anzac Day

The catch cry of Canon David Garland was “nothing is too good for our soldier boys”. It epitomises the heart of a man dedicated to the soldiers he served....

The Story of Australia’s First Saint, Mary MacKillop, Children and The Poor

In a stiff, strict world where no excuses were tolerated, Mary MacKillop’s kindness was remarkable, and her life was one of service, love and humility....

The History of Holden – Henry James Holden

The Holden family made a significant contribution to the development of Australian manufacturing and to the shaping of the South Australian economy....

Cannibals, Kanakas & Florence Young

In 1904, a tall, slender, well dressed woman stepped ashore on the cannibal-infested island of Malaita, in the Solomon Islands group....

Do You Know the Coca-Cola Story and the Christian Connection?

The flowing copperplate script with red and white colours is a logo that is recognisable around the world, but how much of it's history is known?...

Banjo Paterson’s Forgotten ANZAC Role: One of the Least-Known Parts of His Life

Omitted from his famous poems is the lesser known fact that the Light Horses in the famous 1917 Battle of Beersheba were trained by Banjo Paterson....