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Anzac Memorial Wall

The Anzac memorial tells a story of a fictitious boy in 1914 who joins the AIF from the local area, travels for the first time across state and overseas like most did, trains in

Author: Geebung Zillmere Bald Hills Aspley RSL

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Toogoom Vietnam Memorial

The Toogoom and District RSL sub-branch is housed in a Vietnam War army soldiers’ mess erected by Australian Army engineers and lined by hardwood from the crates originally used

Author: Allan Woodward

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Tinana State School War Memorial

The monument commemorates the centenary of ANZAC and those who served in World War One. The memorial includes a commemorative wall.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Burrum Shire Honour Board

The previous Burrum Shire was divided into Divisions.  Division 5 was the area of Tinana, Bidwell, Owanyilla south of the Mary River.

Author: Allan Woodward

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St Helens State School War Memorial

There are 78 names on the memorial and they served in the Boer War (2), World War I (10), World War II (63), Korea (1) and Vietnam (2).

Author: Allan Woodward

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Poona ANZAC Memorials

The Poona Community Progress Association, in March 2010 established a sub-committee to progress the development of an ANZAC War Memorial site in the town's precinct.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Parke State School

Since its opening in 1914 after the donation of the 5-acre block by Mr.

Author: Allan Woodward

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North Aramara Memorial & Plaque

North Aramara War Memorial was erected in 1919 by George Greatorex Nichol in memory of his son Edward and nephew David who were killed in the Great War.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Mungar State School, Yerra Honour Board

Mungar State School is a small but very proud school that has a long and successful history of providing quality education for primary school aged students.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Brookhampton War Memorial History

In 1919, Brookhampton War Memorial was erected in the grounds of Brookhampton Hall to commemorate the men from the Thomson’s Brook district who had served in World War I (1914-1

Author: Donnybrook RSL

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Athelstone Community Hall War Memorial

In November 1919, the Athelstone Institute Committee called for tenders to erect a Soldiers’ Memorial for residents who enlisted in World War I.

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

Heroes of Magill, The Observer, Adelaide, February 10, 1917.
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Magill Roll of Honour

A well-attended church parade was held on the Magill Recreation Ground on Sunday 4th February 1917 when the Chief Justice of South Australia (Hon. G. J. R.

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

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The Gums War Memorial Garden

A War Memorial Garden was opened on Tuesday 24 November 2009 in the presence of His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia.The G

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

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Maryborough Special School Memorial

In the grounds of Maryborough Special School there is a memorial stone and plaque in memory of those who gave their lives in defence of our country.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Museum description

A nationally recognised museum that showcases the bravery and sacrifice of the Anzacs and all those who have served in Australia's armed forces.

Author: Carolyn Beattie

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Maryborough RSL Club Memorials

The Maryborough RSL Club has numerous Honour Boards containing names of those who served in various conflicts.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Memorial description

Red brick memorial made up of a column to the right with a square clock inserted in the top. Another column is built to the left with an inbuilt cross.

Author: Carolyn Beattie