One hundred years ago, about a thousand Indigenous Australians took up arms to fight in World War I. For them, battle on a Gallipoli beach was an escape from the shackles of racism at home. Black Diggers draws from interviews with the families of men who heard the call – men who now step from the blank pages of history to share their stories. A story of honour and sacrifice that has been covered up and almost forgotten.
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The Canberra Times and Canberra Theatre are giving two lucky readers the chance to win a double pass to the much anticipated show, Black Diggers. On stage from 25 - 28 March.
Entries open: Monday 16th March
Entries close Tuesday 24th March 2015 11.45am
Prize judging will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday 25th March 2015
Winners will be contacted by email or phone.
Members of the Federal Capital Press of Australia Pty Ltd, Canberra Times Direct carriers, newsagents and their immediate families are ineligible to enter this competition.
