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AnzacAthome brand
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#AnzacAtHome

The Australian War Memorial has put together a number of campaigns you can get involved in this Anzac Day.

Busselton monument
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Busselton monument turns 100

The Busselton RSL Branch has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Busselton War Memorial by sharing the fascinating history.

From Bussleton-Dunsborough Mail

Memorial
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War memorial sign unveiled

A new war memorial sign has been erected in Savernake as part of an initiative driven by the Corowa RSL Sub-Branch.

From COROWA FREE PRESS

HMAS Sydney
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The first victory

On 9 November we commemorate the 105th anniversary of the sinking of the Emden by HMAS Sydney.

Community members gathered for the opening of the Mayrung Memorial Gates
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Memorial Gates to be re-dedicated

Almost 70 years after the Mayrung Memorial Gates were officially opened, the monument has been registered as an official war memorial.

From Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Community News

Artist paints tribute to Port Lincoln War Memorial

A man who is travelling around South Australia to create painted tributes to those who fought for Australia has created more works during a stay in Port Lincoln.

From Port Lincoln Times

Medals
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Ballarat's George Frederick Oakes remembered as 'a gentle man'

Members of the city's emergency and health services joined the family of one of Ballarat's quiet, unrecognised heroes for a short but moving acknowledgement of remembrance at the Ex-Prisoner of War Memorial in the Botanical Gardens.

From The Courier

War memorial heritage gates refurbished
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War memorial heritage gates refurbished

Government and community organisations contributed to the restoration costs of the war memorial heritage gates at Canley Heights Public. It's been a two-year project.

From Liverpool City Champion News

The Callaghan brothers
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The Callaghan Brothers

For many young men, the outbreak of the First World War represented an opportunity for adventure. Read the story of the Callaghan brothers.

Mooroopna War Memorial
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Mooroopna War Memorial looking for names for honour list

An honour list commemorating the service of all Mooroopna and Ardmona soldiers and nurses during World War II, Vietnam and Korean Wars will be installed at the Mooroopna War Memorial.

From Shepperton News

Army Nurses Stand in front Stone Monument that marks the entrance to the 17th Brigade Bullwinkel Lines
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Precinct named in honour of war-time nurse

Gallipoli Barracks’ 17th Brigade Precinct in Brisbane has been renamed the Bullwinkel Lines in honour of World War II nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel.

From Defence News