金礦戰爭博物館解開加里波利紀念幣之謎

為了紀念 1990 年加里波利登陸 75 週年，澳洲政府向倖存的軍人贈送了一套 5 美元的金紀念幣，其中包括一位神秘的金礦老兵。其中一套在漢伯里街的一處住宅中被發現後，最近被捐贈給卡爾古利-博爾德的金礦戰爭博物館。這些硬幣描繪了一名身穿第一次世界大戰制服的士兵和列兵辛普森與他的驢子，並附有一封來自總理鮑勃·霍克的信。博物館正在尋求社區的幫助，以確定收到該套裝的退伍軍人的身份。

Goldfields War Museum Unravels the Enigma of the Gallipoli Commemorative Coins

金礦戰爭博物館揭開加里波利紀念幣的謎團

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings in 1990, the Australian Government bestowed a pair of commemorative gold coins upon surviving service personnel. Among the recipients was a mystery Goldfields veteran whose identity has remained shrouded in obscurity.

為紀念1990年加里波利登陸75週年，澳洲政府向倖存軍人贈送了一對紀念金幣。獲獎者中有一位神秘的金礦老兵，他的身分至今仍不為人知。

Recently, a historic coin set was unearthed at a Hanbury Street residence in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, igniting hope that the enigmatic veteran's identity could finally be revealed. The intricate coins depict a soldier standing in World War I uniform and the iconic duo of Pte Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier. Accompanying the coins is a commemorative case and a poignant letter from the then Prime Minister, Bob Hawke.

最近，卡爾古利-博爾德漢伯里街的一處住宅出土了一套具有歷史意義的硬幣，點燃了人們對這位神秘退伍軍人身份最終得以揭曉的希望。這些錯綜複雜的硬幣描繪了一名身穿第一次世界大戰制服的士兵，以及辛普森和他的驢子馱著一名受傷士兵的標誌性二人組。硬幣隨附一個紀念盒和一封來自時任總理鮑勃·霍克的令人心酸的信。

"The waves of nationalism and patriotism which swept Australia as the news arrived from Gallipoli and the battlefields of France are still clearly discernible today," the letter states. "Because of your part in these momentous events which shaped our nation and helped define our national character, you will always hold a special place in the hearts of your fellow Australians."

信中寫道：“當消息從加里波利和法國戰場傳來時，席捲澳大利亞的民族主義和愛國主義浪潮至今仍清晰可見。” “由於你們在這些塑造我們國家並幫助定義我們民族性格的重大事件中所扮演的角色，你們將永遠在澳大利亞同胞心中佔有特殊的地位。”

Tim Cudini, heritage officer for the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, has been diligently pursuing the mystery of the WWI veteran who received this commemorative set. The clue lies in an inscription on the box that reads "Little, Hanbury Street."

卡爾古利-博爾德市遺產官員 Tim Cudini 一直孜孜不倦地追尋收到這套紀念套裝的一戰老兵的神秘面紗。線索就在盒子上的銘文中，上面寫著「小，漢伯里街」。

"There can't have been too many surviving service people in Kalgoorlie-Boulder at the time (1990)," Cudini explains. "We're hoping that somebody... might remember a person who these medallions may have belonged to."

「當時（1990 年）卡爾古利-博爾德倖存的軍人並不多，」庫迪尼解釋道。 “我們希望有人……可能記得這些獎章可能屬於誰。”

The museum has identified a WWI veteran who lived on Hanbury Street but passed away in 1986. Cudini speculates that the government may have been unaware of his passing and mistakenly sent the coins to his address in 1990.

博物館確認了一位住在漢伯里街但於1986 年去世的第一次世界大戰老兵的身份。地址。

Upon completing its investigation, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's heritage team will proudly display the coin set at the Burt Street Museum. Alongside this enigmatic artifact will be the uniform of Royal Australian Air Force pilot Lawrence John Carroll, another recent donation to the museum.

完成調查後，卡爾古利-博爾德市的遺產團隊將自豪地在伯特街博物館展示這組硬幣。除了這件神秘的文物之外，還有澳洲皇家空軍飛行員勞倫斯·約翰·卡羅爾的製服，這是最近向博物館捐贈的另一件物品。

Carroll, born and raised in Kalgoorlie, joined the Australian Army during World War II, later transferring to the Royal Australian Air Force. He trained as a navigator in Canada as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme. His flight logbook, donated along with his uniform, provides a glimpse into his service.

卡羅爾在卡爾古利出生長大，二戰期間加入澳洲陸軍，後來轉入澳洲皇家空軍。作為帝國航空培訓計劃的一部分，他在加拿大接受了飛行員培訓。他的飛行日誌與制服一起捐贈，讓人們可以一睹他的服役經歷。

The Goldfields War Museum has witnessed a surge in interest leading up to Anzac Day. "This year marks 110 years since (World War I) started, and it's still very important for people to commemorate Anzac Day," Cudini emphasizes. "It's nice to see the younger generations... taking an interest in actively learning about it as well."

在澳紐軍團日到來之前，金礦戰爭博物館的興趣激增。 「今年是（第一次世界大戰）爆發 110 週年，對人們來說紀念澳新軍團日仍然非常重要，」庫迪尼強調。 “很高興看到年輕一代......也有興趣積極了解它。”

Families visiting the museum often share personal stories of their ancestors' service. "They will look at photos and artefacts and say, 'my great uncle had one of those' or 'my grandfather was there,'" Cudini recounts.

參觀博物館的家庭經常分享他們祖先服務的個人故事。 「他們會看著照片和文物並說，『我的叔祖父有其中一件』或『我的祖父在那裡，』」庫迪尼回憶道。

The Gallipoli commemorative coins and the uniform of Lawrence John Carroll serve as tangible reminders of the sacrifices and contributions of Goldfields veterans. Through the museum's dedicated research, the enigma surrounding the mystery veteran may be solved, adding another chapter to the rich tapestry of the region's war history.

加里波利紀念幣和勞倫斯·約翰·卡羅爾的製服實際提醒人們銘記金礦老兵的犧牲和貢獻。透過博物館的專門研究，圍繞這位神秘退伍軍人的謎團可能會被解開，為該地區豐富的戰爭歷史增添新的篇章。