05.11.2015
The exhibition "Sergeant Olive Kelso King – An Australian in the Serbian Army" opened
At the atrium of the Central Military Club, tonight, the exhibition "Sergeant Olive Kelso King – An Australian in the Serbian Army" was officially opened, which was created in cooperation of Odbrana Media Centre and the Embassy of Australia. The intention of the organizers of the exhibition was to remind the contemporary Serbian society of the courage and selfless dedication of Olive Kelso King, the only Australian woman who served in the Serbian Army during the First World War. The story of this heroine is presented on around twenty forexes with numerous photographs and documents, as well as through original objects from the period 1914 - 1920, specially shipped from the Australian War Museum in Canberra.At the opening ceremony, the visitors were addressed by Director of Odbrana Media Centre Colonel Stevica Karapandzin, Australian Ambassador in Belgrade Julia Feeney and Captain Warren James Bairstow from the Australian High Commission in London.
- Even though it happened a century ago, the story of Olive King and her amazing feats is still interesting and inspiring today. It highlights the strong cultural bonds that, despite the enormous distance, exist between Australia and Serbia - Director of Odbrana Media Centre Colonel Stevica Karapandzin said in his opening word.
- When we look at the war, such a dark period in history, the positive stories about determination, heroic deeds, love and humanity, that is what we should admire, this is what we should remember - Australian Ambassador in Belgrade Julia Feeney said.This exhibition, which is only one in a series of commemorations which are prepared in both Australia and in Serbia on the First World War, was officially opened by Captain Warren James Bairstow from the Australian High Commission in London:
- It is my honour and pleasure to have been invited to represent the Australian defence forces at the opening of the exhibition about Sergeant Olive Kelso King, in the beautiful city of Belgrade and here, in the building of Odbrana Media Centre.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see the exhibition until 20 November 2015, every day, except on Sundays, from 11 to 19 o'clock.
