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Lucindale War Memorial
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Lucindale War Memorial

The Lucindale War Memorial was erected in memory of those from the district who died or were killed in World War One.

Author: Naracoorte Lucindale Council

The eastern, or New Zealand side of the Memorial
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The Memorial to Shared Experience

The New Zealand Memorial in Canberra was officially dedicated by the Prime Ministers of both Australia and New Zealand in a moving ceremony on the 24th of April 2001, the eve of

Author: Henry Moulds

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Inscription

In memory of the 900 soldiers of the 2nd/3rd Austral­ian Light Anti-aircraft Regiment A.I.F. which was formed here in July 1940, by Lieut. Col. John W.

Author: David McDonald

Adelaide River War Cemetery
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History Information

During the Second World War, Adelaide River was the headquarters of a large base, and the war cemetery was created especially for the burial of servicemen who died in this part

Author: Coomalie Senior Admin Officer

The badge of the Australian Women's Land Army
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The Australian Women's Land Army

The Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA) was established on the 27th of July 1942 as a way of overcoming rising labour shortages in the farming sector.

Author: Henry Moulds

Cenotaph - Naracoorte War Memorial
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Naracoorte War Memorial

Take a moment to reflect on the sacrifice of people who have served Australia at the Naracoorte War Memorial and complete a lap of the paved Walk of Honour.  The War M

Author: Naracoorte Lucindale Council

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West Guildford Soldier's Memorial

Originally known as the West Guildford Soldiers' Memorial, and located on the corner of Wilson Street and Perth Road, the memorial was officially dedicated on 10th December 1920

Author: Town of Bassendean

The sailor answering his nation's call
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Those who answered the call

The Memorial sailor is wearing the uniform of the Second World War. He represents both officers and sailors who fought the war at sea.

Author: Henry Moulds

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Building the Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool was built to provide lessons for children and a cool, safe swimming place over the hot summers in Urana.  The RSL contributed money and community members

Author: Wendy Mallon

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Remembrance Day

Every Remembrance Day the community gather at the Cenotaph in MacKnight Park to remember and honour all who have fallen in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping both past and present

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Anzac Day Commemorations

Every Anzac Day, the community gathers in MacKnight Park for the march to the Soldiers' Memorial Hall.

Australian Army Nurses memorial World War I
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St Paul's Cathedral (Melbourne) Nurses

This memorial was created by the Prentice family to commemorate the nurses who died during World War I and, in particular, a member of their family Louise Riggall, a Red Cross V

Author: D.E. Rowse, Hon. Cathedral Archivist