Stories

The Bugler
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The Friendship

In January 2014, Peter Teakle was presented with a World Champion Black Marlin trophy in Fort Lauderdale (USA).

Author: Faithe Jones

Alexander John Williams
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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).

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

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World War 1 Lt A Ison

Lt A Ison listed on this memorial was more widely known as Lt Alfred Harold Ison or Hal.

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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.

Author: Patrick Bourke

Sister Alma Beard (ABC News) and her name on the AANS Roll of Honour at the AWM
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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.

Author: Henry C Moulds

Ronald Francis Cameron
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Ronald Francis Cameron NX11474

Service number:  NX11474

Rank:  Private

Unit:  2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion

Author: Joint Committee Battle of Crete & The Greek Campaign

Gordon Thackeray
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Gordon Keith Thackeray NX8137

Service number: NX8137

Rank:  Sergeant

Unit:  2/3rd Field Regiment

Author: Joint Committee Battle of Crete & The Greek Campaign

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A new era for our Veterans

The memorial is located in the Glenwood Community Centre (GCC) grounds.

Author: Glenwood Community Centre

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The Sandakan Memorials

Sandakan has been described as the most appalling single event in Australia’s War history.

Author: Australian War Memorial

Thelma Minnie Moxham
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Thelma Moxham RRC

A small number of Australian nurses have received the Royal Red Cross (RRC) Medal.

Author: Patrick Bourke

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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.

Author: Western Front Association Central Victoria Branch