A large part of military history and a military hero now rests in Port Arthur
At the end of Proctor Street, sitting quietly in still waters behind the structures at Gulf Cropper, is “just a bunch of steel.”
History buffs bring World War II Battle of Hong Kong to life with tours of military sites and by sharing the accounts of soldiers who fought Japanese invasion
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
$125,000 grant for conservation work on Woronora River war memorial
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 receive prestigious US Silver Star award for valour
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.
Charlie Miller memorial garden opened at Moorak
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
Bill the Bastard statue honours a great war horse and a community’s tenacity
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
Pearl Harbor
80 years ago today the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States of America.
Veterans visit at new Brighton Memorial Walkway
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
Florence Nightingale’s lamp and coded wartime quilt star in new Red Cross museum
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.
Grant will give 101 year old memorial hall a lift
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
War hero captured in mural on side of terrace
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, 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.