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On February 12, 1916, two hundred residents of Mount Hawthorn in Perth, Western Australia rallied together to build a cottage over the course of a single day for one of the first wounded ANZAC soldiers to return from the Battle of Gallipoli. Watched by more than 4,000 spectators, 'Anzac Cottage', as the building became formally known, was opened with great fanfare. ‘The House that was Built in a Day: Anzac Cottage’ recreates an historic community celebration of the early ANZAC legend using evocative illustrations and original photographs. It commemorates the 90th anniversary of this unique community event. Anzac Cottage is a moving story of celebration and sacrifice which is still of immense relevance today.

Detailed full colour illustrations are interspersed with archival photographs with a pocket watch strategically placed on each spread recording the building progress throughout the day. The book contains a glossary of terms plus a page of facts and historical information about Anzac Cottage. The front endpaper shows a map of the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey 1915 and the back endpaper features architectural drawings showing the floor plan and various building elevations.

1. Anzac Cottage Resources for Teachers. Teaching notes for The House that was Built in a Day: Anzac Cottage. City of Vincent Library and Friends of ANZAC Cottage 2013 How to use these Teacher Resources (vincent.wa.gov.au)
2. ABC Radio Perth by Emma Wynne Posted Friday 22 Apr 2016 at 12:26pm, updated Mon 24 Oct 2016 at 2:37pm Anzac Cottage: The home built in one day turns 100 - ABC News
3. National Trust Western Australia ANZAC Cottage https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/anzac-cottage-perth/
4. City of Vincent Library & Local History Centre Anzac Cottage » City of Vincent Library
5. Rehoboth Christian College Wilson Primary 23 May 2018 ANZAC Cottage: The House that was Built in a Day - Rehoboth Christian College
6. YouTube Animals at War ANZAC Cottage 9 Sept 2019 Animals at War ANZAC Cottage 2019 - YouTube
7. RSL Western Australia. Spreaker.com interview Episode 8: Anne and ANZAC Cottage 31 July 2018 Episode 8: Anne and ANZAC Cottage - YouTube