The Friendship
In January 2014, Peter Teakle was presented with a World Champion Black Marlin trophy in Fort Lauderdale (USA).
Creation of the Honour Roll by Dungog RSL Sub-branch
Since the close of the Vietnam War, Australia only contributed to a few military operational deployments mainly in support of the United Nations.
Alexander John Williams
Alexander (Alex) John Williams was born in Telowie near Port Germein, South Australia on the 8th June 1895 to William and Mary Williams (nee Kay).
Arncliffe RSL War Memorial service will be a family tradition
The Arncliffe RSL Sub-branch will unveil restoration works ANZAC Day that are currently being undertaken at the memorial in Arncliffe Park.
First Australian Military Engagement With Enemy Forces in WW1
Michael White has provided the following information for publication.
Charles Albert Stokes - Distinguished Conduct Medal
From The Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. 15, 4 February 1919:
Charles Albert Stokes. Distinguished Conduct Medal.
World War 1 Lt A Ison
Lt A Ison listed on this memorial was more widely known as Lt Alfred Harold Ison or Hal.
Honouring the Fallen in sacred space: the Regimental Colours of St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane
There is a time-honoured tradition that Australian Army units present their regimental banners known as "colours" (in the case of infantry units) and "guidons" (in the case of m
Drowning in the Sunshine
This war memorial includes information about the Fall of Rabaul, the Tol Plantation Massacre and the Sinking of the Montevideo Maru in 1942.
The All Hallows stone - remembering the Battle of Britain and the London Blitz in the Second World War
In St John's Cathedral in Brisbane may be found a stone capital from the ruins of the Church of All Hallows Barking adjacent to the Tower of London.
Cohuna Mural Tells Brave Stories
Riverine Herald, Wednesday April 6, 2022
From the Plain of the Murray Mallee to the Sands of Radji Beach
Although her family lived in Willaston, South Australia (SA), Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria records show that Florence Rebecca Casson was born on 6th March 1903 at Warrac
The “Old Contemptibles Window” in St John’s Cathedral
During the First World War, it was not until 1916 that Australian soldiers fought on the Western Front in Europe.
A Fine Daughter of Australia
Alma May Beard was born on 13th January 1913 to Edward and Katherine Beard at Pell Mell, the family farm in Bejoording, north of Toodyay, Western Australia.
The Girl with Laughing Brown Eyes
"Joyce faced every crisis with cheerfulness and fortitude".
Opened & Unveiled by Sir Charles Rosenthal - A Handsome Pavilion
St Mary’s Part in the War - The Mayor (Alderman T W Brooker), in addressing the gathering said that it was by the Grace of God and the valour of those good fellows who left our
Ronald Francis Cameron NX11474
Service number: NX11474
Rank: Private
Unit: 2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion
Gordon Keith Thackeray NX8137
Service number: NX8137
Rank: Sergeant
Unit: 2/3rd Field Regiment
38 Lieutenant Wilfrid Oswald Jose, 50th Battalion, AIF KIA: 3 April 1917
Wilfrid Jose was born on 25 March 1895 in Ningpo, China, the second of three sons born to the Reverend George Jose and his wife Clara.
Rogers Memorial Reserve Cumberland Road Pascoe Vale, Melbourne Victoria
The Rogers Memorial Reserve was purchased by Council c.1928 along with others for public recreation purposes, funded by a £50,000 loan to the local council. The reserve wa
A new era for our Veterans
The memorial is located in the Glenwood Community Centre (GCC) grounds.
The Sandakan Memorials
Sandakan has been described as the most appalling single event in Australia’s War history.
Thelma Moxham RRC
A small number of Australian nurses have received the Royal Red Cross (RRC) Medal.
Mathoura Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens
A town salutes its fighters.
Mathoura residents, filled with patriotic fervour, built this park after World War 1 to honour fallen soldiers from the Murray Shire.