Tag: ANZAC Day
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NOBBY’S SILENT IN GRATITUDE FOR ANZAC DAWN SERVICE
They hailed from suburbs and towns across the country – ordinary men and women who carried the country on their shoulders as they faced the ravages of war. And every ANZAC Day…communities come together to say thank you – in their own unique and personal way. In Newcastle, thousands of people braved the elements –…
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PHOTO GALLERY: ANZAC DAY 2018
ANZAC Day 2018. Tens of thousands have commemorated ANZAC Day at different services across New South Wales.
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NEWCASTLE BASED RSL SUB BRANCH COMMEMORATE AUSSIE DIGGERS IN CRETE
True to its word, a local RSL sub branch has delivered a plaque commemorating the service and sacrifice of Aussie diggers on the Greek Island of Crete during World War Two. Specifically, it recognises the contribution of now 101-year-old Alf Carpenter. Back home…and a candlelight vigil is underway in Civic Park’s Memorial Grove, ahead of…
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BAAN BAA MEMORIAL SEES MAKEOVER JUST IN TIME FOR ANZAC DAY
Preparations are ramping up at Baan Baa for tomorrow’s ANZAC Day commemorations. Thanks to community efforts a new memorial has been funded and finished just in time. The steel silhouette pieces pay tribute to our defence force. NOTE: VISION ONLY
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NEWCASTLE’S ANZAC COMMEMORATIONS BEGIN
ANZAC Day commemorations have already begun in Newcastle, with a special sunset ceremony late this afternoon. Earlier today, those young and old showed their respects in a unique way.
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NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITIES COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY
In the Northern Rivers, diggers commemorated their fallen mates, at services across the region. Among those paying tribute were two of the last surviving R.A.A.F Base Evans Head veterans.
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THE HUNTER & LAKE MACQUARIE SEE BUMPER ANZAC DAY CROWDS
Strong crowds also turned out to pay their respects at services across Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. In Singleton, the region’s strong military history was on full display, as the the service returned to it’s traditional home.
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ARMIDALE LOCALS COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY
Hundreds paid their respects in Armidale with those officiating highlighting the important roles of women during war.
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PORT STEPHENS COMMEMORATES ANZAC DAY
In Nelson Bay thousands turned out for the ANZAC Day march and service.
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TAMWORTH REMEMBERS ON ANZAC DAY
In Tamworth more than a thousand people crowded around the memorial gates in ANZAC park for the city’s dawn service.