No, it's not the pins first/tails first war. Nor is it the hand/power tools war.
It's the First and Second World Wars.
As someone who has an interest in our craft as well as it's history, I thought I'd start a thread on how these wars affected woodworkers at the time. I thought it a good time to start the thread with the upcoming centenary of WWI.
Please let me know if I should bother – I'm aware I might be alone in my interest. Please also let me know if this post should be in another forum (perhaps Woodies Yarns?)
The plan is to post articles, stories and photos relating to woodworking through the wars. All contributions welcome.
As a start, here's an article from the Trove website (copied, if I may say so, through the use of my super excellent Firefox plugin called “cite-trove” - the work of a genius, if I may say so myself :B).
http://ift.tt/1rKbBnf
Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954)
Thursday 13 June 1940, page 1
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WOODWORKERS ORGANISE "WIN-THE-WAR" GROUP
On Tuesday evening a meeting was held in Carr's Cafe for all those interested in woodwork, with a view of finding out whether the combined efforts of carpenters, cabinet makers, etc. could in any way assist the war fund.
It was decided to inaugurate the project under the name of “The Mount Gambier Woodworkers' Win-the-War Effort.” A plan was then proposed and discussed whereby members (some of whom are skilled tradesmen) would commence as soon as possible in the making of toys, the profits of which would be added to the Mount Gambier War Fund.
The work of the members will not be confined to toy making, etc. Most people have noticed the Red Cross depot which is being erected in Commercial street next to the National Bank, the construction of which is almost completed by members; also alterations to shelves, partitions, etc. in the premises of the District Aid.
Any donations of paint, carpentering tools, nails, timber, woodwork benches, etc. will be gratefully received.
Officers elected were as follows:— President, Mr. M. Hein; vice-president, Mr. Mel Walters; secretary and treasurer, Mr. Don B. Simon; assistant secretary and treasurer, Mr. S. Warner. The club wish to thank Mr. F. Carr for the use of his room.
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Cheers,
Chris.
It's the First and Second World Wars.
As someone who has an interest in our craft as well as it's history, I thought I'd start a thread on how these wars affected woodworkers at the time. I thought it a good time to start the thread with the upcoming centenary of WWI.
Please let me know if I should bother – I'm aware I might be alone in my interest. Please also let me know if this post should be in another forum (perhaps Woodies Yarns?)
The plan is to post articles, stories and photos relating to woodworking through the wars. All contributions welcome.
As a start, here's an article from the Trove website (copied, if I may say so, through the use of my super excellent Firefox plugin called “cite-trove” - the work of a genius, if I may say so myself :B).
http://ift.tt/1rKbBnf
Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954)
Thursday 13 June 1940, page 1
[Quote]
WOODWORKERS ORGANISE "WIN-THE-WAR" GROUP
On Tuesday evening a meeting was held in Carr's Cafe for all those interested in woodwork, with a view of finding out whether the combined efforts of carpenters, cabinet makers, etc. could in any way assist the war fund.
It was decided to inaugurate the project under the name of “The Mount Gambier Woodworkers' Win-the-War Effort.” A plan was then proposed and discussed whereby members (some of whom are skilled tradesmen) would commence as soon as possible in the making of toys, the profits of which would be added to the Mount Gambier War Fund.
The work of the members will not be confined to toy making, etc. Most people have noticed the Red Cross depot which is being erected in Commercial street next to the National Bank, the construction of which is almost completed by members; also alterations to shelves, partitions, etc. in the premises of the District Aid.
Any donations of paint, carpentering tools, nails, timber, woodwork benches, etc. will be gratefully received.
Officers elected were as follows:— President, Mr. M. Hein; vice-president, Mr. Mel Walters; secretary and treasurer, Mr. Don B. Simon; assistant secretary and treasurer, Mr. S. Warner. The club wish to thank Mr. F. Carr for the use of his room.
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Cheers,
Chris.
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