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Heartache by R.R. Cutler

To the diggers I knew throughout my career

There were many good times and many a tear

We tried very hard to do what we did

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

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Kyabram Memorial Walkway

The Kyabram Memorial Walkway was unveiled by His Excellency, GENERAL Sir Reginald Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria, on 4 October 1952.

Author: Western Front Association Central Victoria Branch

For our country
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For our Country

In 2018 artist Daniel Boyd, a Kudjala/Gangalu/Kuku Yalanji/Waka Waka/Gubbi Gubbi/Wangerriburra/Bandjalung man from North Queensland, and Edition Office Architects

Author: Australian War Memorial

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Woodward Park

Returning to Australia in May 1919, Oliver Holmes Woodward, Military Medal with Two Bars went to the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co.

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

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Wings of Valour

In Honour of AAFC 7 Wing WA

Author: Charles Page, AAFC Branch, RAAFA WA

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Park Wallace Park Reserve

Named after Wallace Park, who along with other soldiers, died at the battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli on 8 August, 1915.

Author: Paul Fisher

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History of the Griffith War Memorial Museum

The site of the Griffith War Memorial Museum was originally built in the 1930’s in the Art Deco style and was designed by a local architect, Mr AB Long and built by a local name

Author: Griffith War Memorial Museum

The Fairey Firefly memorial located in Griffith NSW.
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The History of Griffith's Fairey Firefly Memorial

The history of Griffith’s Fairey Firefly War Memorial dates back to the 1960’s when Griffith local and RSL member Charlie Beltrame was attending a dinner in Canberra and struck

Author: Griffith War Memorial Museum

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History of the Mundaring War Memorial

In May 1937, the Greenmount Road Board accepted a tender from Whittaker Bros for a 36ft Oregon timber flagpole at a cost of £13/10/- to be placed at the war memorial.

Author: Lost Mundaring & Surroundings Local History Museum

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Old Frankston Memorial

The monument commemorates Australian servicemen and women who have served in all wars and conflicts.

Author: Edward Fleming

Amphitheatre Anzac Avenue
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Anzac Memorial Avenue

‘Country News’, The Argus (Melbourne, VIC), 13 Jun 1917, p11 reports the opening and naming of the Amphitheatre Anzac Avenue. 

Author: Amphitheatre Mechanics Institute

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H.M.A.S. Pirie

¹H.M.A.S. Pirie was one of fifty six Australian Minesweepers (commonly known as corvettes) built during World War 2 in Australian shipyards as part of the Commonwealth

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

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Paddy Bugden VC

This memorial is in honour of Patrick "Paddy" Bugden VC, who came from this district.

Author: 41st Battalion Association

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Bugden Bridge

Named in honour of Patrick "Paddy" Bugden VC.

Author: 41st Battalion Association

'Bill and Mac' - the Avenue of Honour links the two properties on which the men lived (image from information panel)
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Neighbours in life, linked after death

A brief overview of the Jarrahmond Avenue of Honour is provided on one of the information panels adjacent to the Memorial tablets, at the start of the Avenue.

Author: Henry C Moulds

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Ballarat Boer War Memorial (1899-1902)

Built (Unveiled):  1st November, 1906.

Opened by:  1st Baron Northcote - Henry Stafford Northcote (GCMG, GCIE, CB, PC), 3rd Governor General of Australia.

Author: Daniel Bishop

Sergeant John Ross and Private Andrew Neal, two of the men commemorated at Tambo Upper. (AWM photos)
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Heritage Reawakened

The original Tambo Upper Avenue of Honour comprised of six flowering gums that were planted in the 1920s, in memory of six soldiers from Tambo Upper who lost their lives in the

Author: Henry C Moulds