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George Appleton

Not everyone who enlisted was sent overseas to fight. Some, though no fault of their own, were given an early discharge. George Appleton was one such person.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

John Anderson
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John Wales Anderson

John was born in February 1890 in Preston, England, to Frederick Charles and Kate Blackburn (nee Carter) Anderson.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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Clunes War Memorial

The inscriptions on the Clunes Cenotaph are detailed below.

South Side

LEST WE FORGET

RISING SUN EMBLEM

ERECTED IN HONOUR OF

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Clunes War Memorial

On 20th January 1920 the Clunes Guardian and Gazette carried a report of a public meeting held in the Clunes Town Hall. This meeting was convened by the Mayor, Councillor P.

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Tourello Avenue of Honour

In 1920 the Tourello School Avenue of Honour Committee planted an avenue of walnut trees along the school road.

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Clunes State School Roll of Honor

The intention to erect a Roll of Honor for past students of the Clunes State School was initially raised by the then head teacher (Mr. J.

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Warrandyte Memorial Gardens and Tower

According to documents published online by the Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society and Manningham Council, the original Warrandyte War Memorial and terraced gardens were co

Author: Meredith Atilemile

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Clunes Methodist Church Roll of Honour

This elaborate wooden honour board with two wings attached originally sat in the Clunes Methodist Church at Service Street, Clunes.

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Clunes Soldiers Memorial Panel Original Names

The Clunes Guardian and Gazette of 1st March 1922 published the following list of names of those whose photographs appear on the memorial panel in the Town Hall wall.

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Clunes Town Hall Mural

This mural sits on the west wall of the main hall of the Clunes Town Hall. It was painted as part of a memorial to those who served in the 1914-1918 War. 

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Tourello School Honor Roll

This is a wooden honor board with three panels commemorating past students of the Tourello School.

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch

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Glendaruel and District State School Roll of Honor

This memorial consists of a wooden board with three panels commemorating ‘the Brave Lads who enlisted from State School No. 281, Glendaruel and District’, in the 1914-1919 War.

Author: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch