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Dedicated to servicemen parishioners

Hubert Cecil Lloyd Thomas Flt Sgt 410191 of No 466 Squadron, Killed 15 Feb 1944, Buried Grootegast (Opende) Prostestant Churchyard, Groningen, Netherlands.&n

Author: Simon van der Craats

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Coal Creek Anzac Room

I am a volunteer at the Coal Creek Historical Park Mining Museum and Anzac Room, which are located at the rear of the historic courthouse.

Author: Geoff Earl

Court of Remembrance - Voyager Memorial Park, Huskisson NSW
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Voyager Memorial Park - A History

Voyager Memorial Park in Huskisson Jervis Bay commemorates those who have served Australia in both conflict and peace time.

Author: Shoalhaven City Council

City of Melville War Memorial
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The Design Process

In 2013, the City of Melville and the Applecross RSL began discussing the development of a new war memorial for the local community.

Author: City of Melville

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Three Locations

The Bassendean War Memorial has had three locations within the district.

The original site was on the corner of Wilson Street and Perth Road from 1920-1969.

Author: Town of Bassendean

The Ferguson family memorial at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Grovely. A tribute to both Hector and Douglas is engraved towards the bottom of the memorial.
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The Ferguson Brothers of Enoggera.

Whilst researching the names listed on the Enoggera State School Roll of Honour we noted there were several surnames that were repeated.

Author: Tracey Barton

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Bruce Astley

Bruce Astley was an ex-student of Dubbo High School. He was the third son of Laurence Astley, the donor of the Astley Cup.

Author: Patrick Bourke

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Edward Maxwell England DFC

Edward Maxwell England was in the RAAF. He received the Distinguished Flying  Cross. Edward was killed in a flying school accident in the UK on 25 February 1945.

Author: Patrick Bourke

Anzac Memorial Park on Anzac Avenue, Hurstbridge
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Anzac Memorial Park dedicated in 1991

Hurstbridge Memorial Park was established in 1991 as a remembrance place for all wars.  It sits at the bottom of Anzac Avenue and has a rock cairn for wreath laying. 

Author: Nillumbik Historical Society Inc

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Narromine Cenotaph

Dedicated 1924. Fence added 1929 by Tom Perry in memory of his father.

Author: Michael Nelmes

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Gatton Shire Roll of Honour

Gatton Shire Roll of Honour is a wooden honour roll that commemorates those from the Shire who served in World War Two and Post World War Two conflicts. 

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Long Tan Cross

This replica Long Tan Cross was erected by Gatton RSL Sub Branch on the 50th anniversary of the battle.

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Moorabbin WWI Memorial

These two obelisks were relocated in 1999 - 2000 from the original location in Cheltenham Park, off Park St, to the Memorial Precinct at Cheltenham RSL.

A 'Coo-ee' recruitment poster AWM ARTV05167
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The Coo-ee March

Australia’s recruitment for the First World War began quickly as men flocked to recruiting depots to join up.

Author: Henry C Moulds

Two WWI columns flanked by WWII memorial and Boer War memorial
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Relocations of memorial

This memorial of two columns has been relocated at least twice from its original location outside the (then) Soldier's Hall in Cheltenham.  It was later sited within Chelte