The Fifth Australian
The central panel on the Cowra POW Breakout 75th Anniversary Art Installation tells us that the Breakout resulted in the deaths of 234 Japanese and five Australians.
ANZAC Spirit: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The Spirit Orb Is the winning sculpture for the Eumundi Sculpture Prize 2015 themed "ANZAC Spirit: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"
In Memory of one but a tribute to all
The dedication on the Boorowa South African (Boer) War memorial at Boorowa, NSW, states that it is “In Memory of Granville Thomas Cooper, Native of Burrowa.
Friendly Fire
The names on some war memorials around Australia include those who have died as a result of fire not from enemy forces.
King Island Honor Flag
The Honor Flag was gifted to the King Island community by the Federal Government in December 1918 in recognition and gratitude for raising double the quota requested for the Sev
Fallen Soldiers' Memorial
The Greensborough War Memorial was erected in 1919 as a tribute to the fifteen men of the district who lost their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).
Royal Marine History at Somerset Cape York
The Royal Marines were posted on Garrison at Somerset Town Cape York, a new settlement from August 1864 until July 1867.
The history of the establishment, refurbishment, and extension of the Cemetery.
The cemetery was established following successful lobbying by the League of Loyal Women, concerned about the lack of recognition of the contribution of ex-servicemen who ha
St Andrews, Corowa,1916 Unveiling Ceremony - Part 2
Continuing the quote from Corowa Free Press (NSW : 1875 - 1954), Tuesday 18 April 1916, page 3
St Andrews, Corowa, 1916 Unveiling Ceremony - Part 1
Quoting from: Corowa Free Press (NSW : 1875 - 1954), Tuesday 18 April 1916, page 3
Unveiling Ceremony
Mordialloc Gallipoli Centenary Precinct
The central feature of the Precinct is a commemorative plaque on a blue stone parapet wall which commemorates the Dardanelles Campaign and Gallipoli landings of 25th April 1915.
Dedicated to servicemen parishioners
Hubert Cecil Lloyd Thomas Flt Sgt 410191 of No 466 Squadron, Killed 15 Feb 1944, Buried Grootegast (Opende) Prostestant Churchyard, Groningen, Netherlands.&n
Coal Creek Anzac Room
I am a volunteer at the Coal Creek Historical Park Mining Museum and Anzac Room, which are located at the rear of the historic courthouse.
Voyager Memorial Park - A History
Voyager Memorial Park in Huskisson Jervis Bay commemorates those who have served Australia in both conflict and peace time.
History of the Memorial
December 6, 1918
MEMORIAL TO FALLEN SOLDIERS
Design elements of the City of Melville War Memorial
There are two sides to the memorial.
The Design Process
In 2013, the City of Melville and the Applecross RSL began discussing the development of a new war memorial for the local community.
First World War Soldiers Associated With Captains Flat NSW
The following list describes a number of soldiers whose First World War record indicates an association with Captains Flat, NSW.
Three Locations
The Bassendean War Memorial has had three locations within the district.
The original site was on the corner of Wilson Street and Perth Road from 1920-1969.
Gallantry Awards for Enoggera Boys.
Several men whose names appear on the Enoggera State School Roll of Honour received awards for gallantry during WW1.
The Ferguson Brothers of Enoggera.
Whilst researching the names listed on the Enoggera State School Roll of Honour we noted there were several surnames that were repeated.
Second World War Veterans Born In Captains Flat
The following link will lead the user to a list of Second World War veterans who identified as being born in Captains Flat:
Warriors' Chapel, Presbyterian Church of St Andrew, Canberra
The Rev. John Walker, who lost three sons in France in the Great War, conceived the building of a Warriors' Chapel within the church construction.
Bruce Astley
Bruce Astley was an ex-student of Dubbo High School. He was the third son of Laurence Astley, the donor of the Astley Cup.