The Australian War Memorial, 80 years on.
The Australian War Memorial was unveiled to the public by the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie on November 11, 1941.
DIY diggers join forces to mend crack in Memorial Wall
When ex-serviceman Mark Anderson noticed a major blemish at the Launceston war memorial, he knew something had to be done.
From The Examier
Spirit of Laggan: villagers searching for servicemen and women to complete memorial
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
Legendary lone pine spreads all the way to Ballarat
A landmark of historical significance is to be unveiled in what will be an emotional few days in Ballarat this week.
Recognising Elizabeth McGregor
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.
Boer war soldiers recognised 120 years later
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
One of Winnipeg’s many war memorials
In just about every destination I have had the privilege of visiting, there is a memorial, monument, or museum dedicated to fallen soldiers.
Battle of Beersheba and contribution of Australian nurses at war to be honoured at Albany services
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
Nicholas Bandounas: Meet the architect designing the new Australian War Memorial entrance
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
Funds made available for Ourimbah memorial
Planning is underway on repairs to the heritage Ourimbah War Memorial as part of an accessibility upgrade to the wider railway station precinct.
From CCN - Coast Community News
Wingham Vampire Jet memorial in Central Park 1971
Wingham's iconic Vampire Jet, mounted in Central Park overlook the Wingham Memorial Services Club, was installed in 1971 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the RAAF.
From Manning River Times
Afghanistan war veterans honoured by 42 For 42 charity's memorial garden in Brisbane
A memorial honouring those who served and lost their lives in Australia's longest war has opened in Brisbane.
East Fremantle Council backs HMAS Perth war memorial extension
A stunning new war memorial to HMAS Perth in East Fremantle is one step closer to coming to fruition.
Military History Trail
War memorials offer special insights into local history and heroism. Each small town has their own stories of sacrifice, determination and devotion to duty. We invite you to experience these insights first hand and see how our communities have been shaped from the stories.
Aboriginal war hero Frederick Prentice recognised 105 years after his bravery on the Western Front
In 1915, Australia's Defence Act prohibited "men not of substantial European origin" from enlisting to fight in World War I. But 21-year-old Northern Territory-born Aboriginal man Frederick Prentice was determined to defend his country, despite the bloody overseas battles from which 60,000 Australians never returned.
From ABC News
Bunbury 10th Light Horse troop prepares for parade
A century of Western Australian military history will be recognised at a special event in Perth next month, and a group of South West 'troopers' have been called upon to take part.
Vale: Toowoomba RSL pay tribute WWII veteran and beloved member
Tributes have flowed for World War II navy veteran and Toowoomba RSL sub branch stalwart Joe Treers, aged 99.
From RSL Queensland
Goulburn's Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum exhibition a chance for award
The opening exhibition for the new Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum building, Objects of National Significance: When war trophies came to Goulburn, has been nominated in the Museums and Galleries NSW 2021 Imagine Awards.
From Goulburn Post News
Memorial Hall upgrades confirm Kojonup’s passion to preserving its rich history
The contemporary significance of a historic town hall to a country community like Kojonup has been recognised by the local Shire, which has just completed four years of renovations on its memorial hall.
As many town halls across the Great Southern region stand in the shadow of what once was, the Shire of Kojonup has repainted, re-plastered and, in some areas, rebuilt the Kojonup Memorial Hall in a $300,000 refurbishment.
From The West Australian
The Story of the Nameless Homeless Veteran statue
The site of the Rockingham RSL Club, in Memorial Drive, Peron, has a Remembrance Wall and WW1 Roll of honour as well as other War Memorabilia, and on Vietnam Veterans Day this year, being the 18th August 2021, a unique statue dedicated to homeless veterans was unveiled, including a poem written by Councillor Hayley Edwards (City of Rockingham Councillor) titled the Homeless Soldier.
Breathing new life into living memorial
Victoria’s City of Casey Council will soon start the second phase of a tree renewal project along the Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour to ensure the significant site remains as a living memorial into the future.
From Australian Seniors News
World War II sailor comes home to Alabama almost 80 years after death at Pearl Harbor
A family in Alabama laid to rest a young sailor killed almost 80 years ago in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
From Stars and Stripes
British-Indian Army's global role in Second World War
Interview given by distinguished senior Muslim Scholar, Professor Shahid Raza Naeemi OBE, on the British-Indian Army’s role in the Second World War.
From Dewsbury Reporter
New WWII Sculpture At Tarlee Information Bay
A new sculpture in Tarlee has managed to capture a piece of the town’s World War II history and is now on display at the town’s visitor information bay.
From 5AU