Tag: ANZAC Day
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HUNTER ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Here’s a summary of services taking place around the Hunter region on ANZAC Day: Newcastle: 5am – ANZAC Day Dawn Service, Nobbys Beach 9:15am – ANZAC Day March, Hunter Street to Civic Park 10:00am – United Commemoration Service, Civic Park 12:00pm to 4pm – Fort Scratchley Firing of the Guns and Open Day More info…
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TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE NATHAN BEWES
A Murwillumbah soldier who died while serving in Afghanistan has been remembered at a special Anzac Day service today. Private Nathan Bewes has been described as a hero.
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GOLD COAST’S KOKODA BEACH RUN TO HELP VETERANS
As we prepare to mark Anzac Day, veterans across the Gold Coast are finding unique ways to helps locals understand and relate to Australia’s war-time experiences. From beach marathons to school excursions, each approach is ensuring future generations never forget.
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HUNTER RESIDENTS HONOUR THE ANZAC SPIRIT
Despite a week of devastation from the super storm, residents across the Hunter turned out in overwhelming numbers to commemorate the centenary of ANZAC.
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GOLDEN CENTRAL COAST SUNRISE STARTS CENTENARY
A glorious Central Coast sunrise was a fitting start to commemorations at Terrigal, where local surf clubs helped re-create history.
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YOUR GUIDE TO ANZAC DAY ON THE GOLD COAST
Anzac Day 2015 is building as a truly momentous occasion on the Gold Coast. In this city of fun and sun, young and old are planning to devote, what will be, a glorious Saturday morning to solemn remembrance.
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ANZAC DAY DUEL BETWEEN BEARS AND LIONS
While many are preparing for the ANZAC centenary, the North Tamworth Bears are getting ready to face their top rivals in the Group Four Rugby League competition. The local derby will be the only league game played on ANZAC day.
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RECORD CROWDS PREDICTED AT DAWN SERVICE
With record crowds predicted at the Anzac Day dawn service in Newcastle, organisers are urging people to make the most of additional public transport. This year, the RSL is expecting an extra 10,000 people to make the trip to Nobbys Headland.
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CENTRAL COAST GALLIPOLI CONTINGENT READY FOR DEPARTURE
The Central Coast’s contingent to Gallipoli’s ANZAC Day ceremony will fly out this weekend. Four students from Lisarow High School were selected to attend the highly coveted centenary ceremony, Saturday week. The school group will take part in a special march down Gosford’s Mann Street tomorrow, before flying out on Sunday. Lisarow High is one…
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GOSFORD GOES RED TO REMEMBER THE FALLEN
Gosford’s Memorial Park has started to turn red, ahead of ANZAC Day. Over 30,000 handmade flowers will pop up on the waterfront in the next few days, to mark the 100 year anniversary of World War One. The installation, which was made possible by volunteers, will be officially launched next week. Meantime the Central Coast’s…