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The photo of Harry Doncaster, as displayed on the information panel at the POW Camp site in Cowra
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Killed on Duty - the death of a brave soldier

VX52878 Lieutenant Harry Doncaster was the fourth Australian to die as a result of the breakout of Japanese prisoners of war from Prisoner of War and Internees Camp Number 12 at

Author: Henry C Moulds

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Ode to the Soldiers' Memorial at Magill

Halt! Stranger, 'ere thou passest here,
And gaze on this great stone well wrought
To mark the death of those who fought
For Empire's cause, Aye; linger near.

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

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Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Glen Roy Park was re-named Campbelltown Memorial Oval, at the suggestion of the Campbelltown Progress Association, on 26th July 1948, “in honour of the Fallen in World Wars I an

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

Budgewoi Memorial Stone
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Budgewoi Rememberance Grove

Australia Remembers 1945-1995

In memory of all men & women who contributed

to the war effort and the coming of peace

9th December 1995

Author: Wyong Family History Group

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Wyong War Memorial

The monument which stands 22ft high, is erected on a solid concrete foundation 11ft square and 3ft high.

Author: Wyong Family History Group

123 Australian Special Hospital
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123 Australian Special Hospital

In 1942 the north-west corner of Wadmore Park, Athelstone, was occupied by the 123 Australian Special Hospital, which was believed to have been for the treatment of infectious d

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

Opening of Collie War Monument 4th Sep 1921
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Collie War Monument

Collie War Monument

Author: Soldiers Park Memorial & RSL Sub Branch, Collie WA 6225

Collie Soldiers Memorial Park view from Steere St
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Collie Soldiers Memorial Park

Collie Soldiers Memorial Park                        &nbs

Author: Soldiers Park Memorial & RSL Sub Branch, Collie WA 6225

Australian War Memorial Photograph C02180
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The Man with the chocolate box violin

Australian War Memorial Photograph C02180 shows a group portrait of Australian soldiers and officers on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Author: Henry C Moulds

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Hervey Bay Uniting Church Honour Boards

There are two Honour Boards on display inside the main church building that appear to have come from different Hervey Bay churches, but their history is unknown.

Author: Allan Woodward

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In memory of Charles Edward Hart

The church is part of the Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum. Built in 1910, the church was restored and relocated to the Historical Village in 1987.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Hervey Bay Z Force War Memorial

This is a new memorial replacing a similar structure and overlooking Fraser Island, where the main Z Force training took place.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Hervey Bay Light Horse Memorial

The bronze monument commemorates the Centenary of ANZAC and is a tribute to those who fought in World War One and the 132,000 horses that went to war. 

Author: Allan Woodward

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Tinana War Memorial

The Tinana War Memorial was originally erected by the residents of Tinana and district to commemorate those who fought in World War I.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Tiaro War Memorial

The monument with a digger statue commemorates those who served in World Wars One and Two and the South African (Boer) War.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Owanyilla Honour Board

Owanyilla is a small settlement just north of Tiaro. Over the decades it has dwindled to a farming community whilst Tiaro has grown as the district centre.

Author: Allan Woodward