The Harden-Murrumburrah & District War Memorial Pool will soon receive much-needed upgrades through a $997,500 grant under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund.
From The Nationals for Regional NSW
As the 50th anniversary of Australia ending its involvement in the Vietnam War approaches, federal government funding has been allocated to commemorate the significant milestone.
MILAN - An archaeological dig in Sicily has uncovered traces of a lost World War II American heavy bomber shot down in 1943, and possible human remains that could lead to identification of five airmen whose bodies were never recovered.
A stunning mural dedicated to Gunditjmara servicemen and women in south-west Victoria will ensure their part in Australia's war history is honoured for generations to come.
At the end of Proctor Street, sitting quietly in still waters behind the structures at Gulf Cropper, is “just a bunch of steel.”
It was at a pre-graduation clean-up in the Ricci Hall student residence at the University of Hong Kong in 2015 that Taurus Yip Kwan-kit stumbled upon a short biography of alumnus Jose Guterres in a
Conservation work will be carried out on the Woronora River war memorial through a state government grant of $125,000. The project will include replacing damaged lighting and installing protective guards to prevent future damage.
From St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Two Australian veterans have been awarded the third-highest military combat decoration from the United States, one posthumously, for their service to the US in the Vietnam War.
World War Two spitfire pilot and Mount Gambier character, the late Charlie Miller OAM, was memoralised this week with the opening of a garden at Moorak Primary School.
From The Border Watch
Stubbornness, tenacity and courage are words used to describe the temperament of one of Australia’s greatest warhorses, but they also absolutely characterise the endeavours of a small Hilltops community in honouring that horse.
From About Regional
80 years ago today the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States of America.
Members of the Brighton RSL Sub-branch laid a wreath at the new Memorial Walkway at Brighton Memorial Fields on Tuesday, 30 November.
From St George & Sutherland Shire
A quilt stitched with coded messages by allied female prisoners of war and a lamp believed to have been used by Florence Nightingale are among the “objects of kindness” that are to go on display for the first time this week.
The historic Wamberal Hall is set for some striking additions thanks to a $6,700 grant from the Federal Government’s Saluting their Service funding program.
From CCN Coast News
Tony Brady, known as “Kelzo”, and Evan Barlow designed the mural which shows First World War veteran Alfred Robert Wilkinson who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross.
The Australian War Memorial was unveiled to the public by the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie on November 11, 1941.
When ex-serviceman Mark Anderson noticed a major blemish at the Launceston war memorial, he knew something had to be done.
From The Examier
In 1946, the year after the Germans had surrendered to Allied forces in World War II, the unveiling of a memorial facade at Laggan Hall was set for Easter Monday.
From about regional news
A landmark of historical significance is to be unveiled in what will be an emotional few days in Ballarat this week.
Australian Imperial Force Staff Nurse in the Australian Army Nursing Service, Elizabeth McGregor, who was born in Condobolin will be acknowledged for her inspiring career with an unveiling of a Memorial Plaque at Quarantine Station North Head Manly, Sydney on Sunday, 5 December.
Three Boer War veterans who were convicted in controversial circumstances of shooting prisoners have had their reputations restored after they were posthumously awarded military service medals.
From 6PR882 News Talk
In just about every destination I have had the privilege of visiting, there is a memorial, monument, or museum dedicated to fallen soldiers.
The Albany RSL sub-branch will host services this weekend to commemorate the Battle of Beersheba and to honour the contribution of Australian nurses at war.
From The West Australian
It’s likely you’ve come across Nick Bandoundas before. Not in the flesh, but through his designs. Bandoundas says it was a twist of fate that led him to work on Australia’s most culturally significant museum; the ‘typical wog’ growing up in Sydney’s southwest never saw it coming.
From The Greek Herald