Background Information / Further Reading

• AERA
  A brief history of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup ride which is Australia's National Championship endurance ride.
• Australian Army
  Links to World War Two history and much more.
• Equestrian
  An overview of the history and outstanding moments of this sport.
• Horses
  An excellent resource on horses - including sections on horsepower, the evolution of horses and the bond between horses and humans.
• Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  RSCPA - Information on animal welfare.
• Second World War 1939 - 1945
  Information on Australia and World War Two on the Australian War Memorial website.

Biographical Information

• From Hospital bed to Gold Medal
  Bill Roycroft won a gold medal at the Rome Olympics in 1960 under extraordianary circumstances.

Teacher's Notes

• The Great Depression in Australia
  Website for Years 7-9 by Linda Macaulay