Project Gutenberg 2016-08-17 Public domain in the USA. 131 Macleod, Rita For the Sake of the Soldier: Voluntary Work of Brisbane Women Produced by Charlene Taylor, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "For the Sake of the Soldier: Voluntary Work of Brisbane Women" by Rita Macleod is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during the turbulent times of World War I. The book highlights the dedicated voluntary efforts of women in Brisbane who contributed to the war effort by supporting soldiers through various means. It showcases their resilience, sacrifices, and the myriad of activities they undertook to assist soldiers, portraying their vital role in maintaining morale and providing comforts during the war. The text details various organizations and initiatives spearheaded by Brisbane women, such as the Red Cross Society and the Queensland Soldiers’ Comforts Fund. It narrates the collective efforts of clubs and groups of women who knitted garments, organized events, and raised funds for soldiers in the trenches, hospitals, and camps. By sharing heartwarming stories of individual endeavors and highlighting the camaraderie among women from all walks of life, the book serves as a tribute to their selflessness and commitment to those fighting for their country. The narrative encapsulates the profound impact of wartime service on both the soldiers and the women who supported them, fostering a sense of community and patriotism amidst the backdrop of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Australia World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- Australia D501 Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 123106 2025-07-21T06:54:09.766163 text/html 98658 2024-10-23T00:59:33 text/html 1501936 2025-07-21T06:54:13.438186 application/epub+zip 1501576 2025-07-21T06:54:10.703164 application/epub+zip 110014 2025-07-21T06:54:10.240157 application/epub+zip 1571492 2025-07-21T06:54:16.135140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1533942 2025-07-21T06:54:12.970133 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144972 2022-09-24T01:19:05.041711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99024 2025-07-21T06:54:09.321165 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78935 2024-10-23T00:59:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16699 2025-07-21T06:54:16.272121 application/rdf+xml 9616 2025-07-21T06:54:10.325170 image/jpeg 1994 2025-07-21T06:54:10.282164 image/jpeg 1347603 2025-07-21T06:54:09.821197 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog