Tag: Anzac
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MAMMOTH MISSION UNDERWAY TO RESTORE WW2 SEA AMBULANCE
A World War Two sea ambulance is about to travel more than 600 kilometres from Chinderah to Newcastle on the back of a truck. The clock is ticking on the restoration mission – with the Hunter Anzac Memorial asking for the public’s help. If you’d like to support the project, click here.
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ANZAC DAY | LISMORE REMEMBERS THE DIGGERS
Thousands of people attended ANZAC Day ceremonies on the North Coast. In Lismore, young and old marched together, laying wreaths and remembering the fallen.
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ANZAC DAY | BALLINA MOTHER REUNITED WITH HER FALLEN SON’S PLATOON
Thousands gathered on the banks of the Richmond River for a special ANZAC Day service, as the Ballina RSL sub branch celebrates its centenary.
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ANZAC LEGEND LIVES ON AT EAST MAITLAND
A little piece of Maitland is on it way to Sydney, for a special ANZAC commemoration. Deposits of soil are being collected from sites across the state, to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I.
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RARE ARTIFACTS ON DISPLAY AT ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCE
The finishing touches are being added to the Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience, which opens in Newcastle tomorrow. The exhibition features rarely-seen artifacts, such as the Victoria Cross medal set, awarded to local officer Clarence Jeffries who died in the First World War. The display at Newcastle Entertainment Centre is free, but tickets need to…
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LISMORE VIETNAM VETS COMMEMORATE LONG TAN
Vietnam veterans on the far north coast have commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Under a setting sun yesterday, diggers from across the region filed into Lismore’s Cenotaph for the moving service.
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WET WEATHER INTERRUPTS RE-DEDICATION
Wind and rain forced veterans to take cover, during Byron Bay RSL’s cenotaph re-dedication. Thankfully the skies later cleared, allowing the ceremony to continue. “We wanted to make it an open memorial, so that you could walk around it and walk through it. Not have it barriered off.” The restoration work took around three months to…
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MAN CHARGED OVER ANZAC DAY ASSAULT
A 36 year old man has been charged over the assault of a 46 year old man at Warners Bay on ANZAC Day. The victim was found unconscious on John Street at around 8pm after leaving a nearby hotel. The accused has been granted bail, and will appear in Belmont local court on May 25.
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HUNTER STUDENTS TO REMEMBER AUSTRALIA’S BLOODIEST DAY AT WAR
It’s been described as our bloodiest day at war – the Battle of Fromelles, which saw 5,500 Australian casualties in less than 24 hours. The sacrifice of those men will be centre stage at a special Hunter ANZAC service next year, with preparations beginning today.
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STUDENTS RE-ENACT PARADE FOR ANZAC CENTENARY
The community of Thornton has rallied together to mark the Anzac centenary – with a difference. More than 500 school students joined veterans and emergency services in a special re-enactment parade, on what was the original Australia Day 100 years ago.