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Inscription

In memory of the 900 soldiers of the 2nd/3rd Austral­ian Light Anti-aircraft Regiment A.I.F. which was formed here in July 1940, by Lieut. Col. John W.

Author: David McDonald

Adelaide River War Cemetery
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History Information

During the Second World War, Adelaide River was the headquarters of a large base, and the war cemetery was created especially for the burial of servicemen who died in this part

Author: Coomalie Senior Admin Officer

The badge of the Australian Women's Land Army
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The Australian Women's Land Army

The Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA) was established on the 27th of July 1942 as a way of overcoming rising labour shortages in the farming sector.

Author: Henry C Moulds

Cenotaph - Naracoorte War Memorial
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Naracoorte War Memorial

Take a moment to reflect on the sacrifice of people who have served Australia at the Naracoorte War Memorial and complete a lap of the paved Walk of Honour.  The War M

Author: Naracoorte Lucindale Council

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West Guildford Soldier's Memorial

Originally known as the West Guildford Soldiers' Memorial, and located on the corner of Wilson Street and Perth Road, the memorial was officially dedicated on 10th December 1920

Author: Town of Bassendean

The sailor answering his nation's call
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Those who answered the call

The Memorial sailor is wearing the uniform of the Second World War. He represents both officers and sailors who fought the war at sea.

Author: Henry C Moulds

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Building the Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool was built to provide lessons for children and a cool, safe swimming place over the hot summers in Urana.  The RSL contributed money and community members

Author: Wendy Mallon

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Remembrance Day

Every Remembrance Day the community gather at the Cenotaph in MacKnight Park to remember and honour all who have fallen in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping both past and present

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Anzac Day Commemorations

Every Anzac Day, the community gathers in MacKnight Park for the march to the Soldiers' Memorial Hall.

Australian Army Nurses memorial World War I
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St Paul's Cathedral (Melbourne) Nurses

This memorial was created by the Prentice family to commemorate the nurses who died during World War I and, in particular, a member of their family Louise Riggall, a Red Cross V

Author: D.E. Rowse, Hon. Cathedral Archivist

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National Servicemen's Memorial

The National Servicemen's Memorial is a monument, that commemorates those who undertook National Service in the Australian Defence Forces from 1951 to 1972.

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Forest Hill War Memorial

The Forest Hill War Memorial was erected by the Forest Hill Memorial in 1921. The masons for the monument were PJ Lowther and Sons of Brisbane.