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Macleod Avenue of Honour

On Monday 23 April 1990, some 250 people attended the unveiling of a memorial and the dedication of the Avenue of Honour in the Mont Park Grounds, near Cherry Street, Macle

Author: Yarra Plenty Regional Library

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Tower of Rememberance

Just, a few more, steps, to go, almost, there! Wow, just look at the amazing views!

Author: Yarra Plenty Regional Library

The Memorial dedication panel
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The Launceston South African War Memorial

The Renaissance style memorial is composed of Ross (Tasmania) freestone and marble with a coping band around the base of Malmsbury (Victoria) bluestone.

Author: Henry Moulds

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Arthurs Creek 1914-1918 Honour Roll

If you have driven past “The Hall” at Arthurs Creek recently, you will probably have noticed a large rock and a new flagpole located by the front gate.

Author: Yarra Plenty Regional Library

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World War II Aircraft Tragedy

On 5th March 1945, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Lockheed 'Hudson' aircraft crashed into the sea whilst attempting to land.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

War Memorail Seats
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War Memorial seats

Two memorial seats facing the Coral Sea on Vasey Esplanade in Trinity Beach, have First World War significance.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Stratford Cenotaph
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Stratford Cenotaph

A simple memorial is set in a small park next to the railway line and Bowls Club.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

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Munro Martin PArk

Military cadets and the Kennedy Regiment used the park, then known as Norman Park, as a drill area in the lead up to and during, the First World War.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

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Memorial Gardens

The Memorial Gardens were created to acknowledge the valuable contribution made to our community by volunteers, emergency service workers and military service personnel.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Memorial Flame Artwork
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Memorial Flame Artwork

The Memorial Flame artwork is at the end of the Memorial Gardens.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

M & Z Special Commando Units Memorial
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M & Z Special Commando Units Memorial

A memorial in memory of the "Heroes" of M & Z Special Commando Units who trained on this site and the gallant ship "Krait" in World War II. 

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Gordonvale Cenotaph and Memorial Park
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Gordonvale Cenotaph and Memorial Park

The Gordonvale cenotaph was relocated to its present position in the late 1960s from the intersection of Cannon and Norman Streets and is actively used on commemoration days.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Edmonton Cenotpah
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Edmonton Cenotaph

The concrete base memorial is surrounded by a lawn and the core feature is a flat top pyramid of local rocks with a marble plaque (predating the present structure) inscribed 'Le

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Catalian Memorial
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Catalina Memorial

The Memorial to 11 and 20 RAAF Squadrons was unveiled in 1976 and the scale model aircraft put on the top in 1995, during the 50th anniversary celebrations of World War II.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Cairns Cenotaph
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Cairns Cenotaph

Memorial plaques on the lower section of the column list 140 men and two women.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Cairns ANZAC Park pathway
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Cairns ANZAC Park

The present ANZAC Park is much reduced from the original and lies adjacent to, and north of, the Casino.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

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Babinda ANZAC Park - Cenotaph

Commemorative elements include a gate, dedicated on 11 Nov 2012, which incorporates 57 Second World War enlistments on the left arch post.

Author: Cairns Regional Council

Bundaberg North War Memorial
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Bundaberg North War Memorial

The North Bundaberg War Memorial and Park were dedicated in a ceremony held on Saturday 17 August 1946.

Author: Bundaberg Regional Council

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Statment by Minister Ward, 5 October 1945

Statement by Mr Ward - East Sydney - Minister for Transport and Minister for External Territories, In the House of Representatives, Canberra, On Friday 5 October 1945

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Bodangora - An unusual fact

This cemetery was closed for burials in 1938. However, a WWII veteran was determined to be buried, for some reason, in this cemetery.