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The Memorial, in the background the general location in which Doncaster met his death
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Killed on Duty

Lieutenant Harry Doncaster was the fourth Australian to die as a result of the breakout of Japanese prisoners-of-war at Cowra.

Veterans remember Korean War. Photo by South Coast Register
Community News

Moving Korean War memorial service at Walsh Park (link is external)

Attendees gathered in Walsh Park, Bomaderry for a moving memorial service as part of the Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. The Korean War memorial service, held on Saturday, July 27, marked the 66th anniversary of the signing of the armistice of the Korean War.

From South Coast Register

Photo by Mareeba Shire Council
Community News

Marked in history

Mareeba’s war history will not be forgotten with the Council receiving funding to replace markers across the town, identifying places of the Second World War significance.

From Mareeba Shire Council

Private William Edward (Billy) Sing DCM
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The Gallipoli Sniper

William 'Billy' Sing acquired notoriety as an accurate sniper, shooting over 150 Turkish soldiers, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

Leonard and West
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'The coloured digger'

Harold West and George Leonard were brothers in childhood before they were brothers in arms. Read about their experience fighting the Japanese at Kokoda

Brodie War Memorial
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NAIDOC Week 2019

This week we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their service defending Australia. Read their stories