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Gladstone Square

Gladstone Square was referred to as a Memorial Garden from 1919.

Author: Port Augusta Public Library

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Davenport Fallen Soldiers Memorial

The foundation stone for the Davenport Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hall was laid in 1926, and the hall opened in 1927.  The memorial tablet pictured was placed in 1928. 

Author: Port Augusta Public Library

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Stirling North Cemetery Vietnam memorial

The plaque commemorates the three local soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Vietnam Conflict, and who are all buried in this cemetery.

Author: Port Augusta Public Library

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Narrogin War Memorial

Narrogin War Memorial is a WA Heritage Listed structure designed by architect George Lavater.

Author: Lorraine Larment

A cropped section of AWM image H06074, showing Trooper Monaghan Hayes just before his embarkation for Egypt
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The First of Cooma's Fallen

Trooper Monaghan Raymond Hayes was three months short of his 20th birthday when he enlisted in the 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Australian Imperial Force, in August 1914.

Author: Henry C Moulds

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Port Augusta West War Memorial

The original memorial was unveiled on 15 June 1918 but fell into disrepair over the years.  A new memorial was unveiled on 25 April 1949, at the same triangle.  The Lo

Author: Port Augusta Public Library

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Port Augusta Swimmers Memorial Garden

The garden was opened on 25 January 1947 by the Port Augusta Amateur Swimming Club, in recognition of seven of their members who paid the supreme sacrifice in WWII.  C

Author: Port Augusta Public Library

Mortlake Boer War Memorial
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Mortlake and District Boer War Memorial

The basalt and white marble obelisk was erected by the residents of Mortlake to the memory of the soldiers of the Empire who fell in the South African War 1899-1902 (includes CP

Author: Bart Robertson

The War Memorial at Collector - more than just an obelisk
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A Symbol of Community Grief

About 55 kilometres north Canberra lies the small village of Collector. The War Memorial at Collector is a simple four-sided obelisk.

Author: Henry C Moulds

The 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal
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Private Frederick Prothero

Private Prothero initially enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in November 1914 using the names Frederick Albert. Aged 26 at the time, he was unmarried.

Author: Henry C Moulds

The Australian Army plaque later placed on Hancock's grave to acknowledge his service
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The Fifth Australian

The central panel on the Cowra POW Breakout 75th Anniversary Art Installation tells us that the Breakout resulted in the deaths of 234 Japanese and five Australians.

Author: Henry C Moulds

Troopers on patrol
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In Memory of one but a tribute to all

The dedication on the Boorowa South African (Boer) War memorial at Boorowa, NSW, states that it is “In Memory of Granville Thomas Cooper, Native of Burrowa.

Author: Henry C Moulds

The Australian War Memorial panel for HMAS Hobart during her Vietnam service
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Friendly Fire

The names on some war memorials around Australia include those who have died as a result of fire not from enemy forces.

Author: Henry C Moulds

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King Island Honor Flag

The Honor Flag was gifted to the King Island community by the Federal Government in December 1918 in recognition and gratitude for raising double the quota requested for the Sev

Author: King Island Sub Branch RSL

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Fallen Soldiers' Memorial

The Greensborough War Memorial was erected in 1919 as a tribute to the fifteen men of the district who lost their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).

Author: Greensborough Historical Society

The commemorative plaque.
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Mordialloc Gallipoli Centenary Precinct

The central feature of the Precinct is a commemorative plaque on a blue stone parapet wall which commemorates the Dardanelles Campaign and Gallipoli landings of 25th April 1915.

Author: St Nicholas Anglican Church Mordialloc