Tag: Anzac
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AUSTRALIA’S FOUR LEGGED SOLDIERS REMEMBERED
They’re the often forgotten casualties of war. Today on the Gold Coast everything from dogs, horses and even carrier pigeons were honoured, at Australia’s first memorial for the Army Veterinary Corps.
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NEIGHBOURS APPALLED AS NAZI FLAG FLIES
As the community came together over Anzac weekend to honour veterans, one Burleigh resident chose to insult them. A Nazi flag now flies in his yard… a sickening sight for neighbours who’ve been told, authorities can do nothing to stop him.
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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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POPPIES STAND TALL AMONG STORM DEBRIS
As the region continues its storm clean-up, attention is also turning to tomorrow’s ANZAC Day services. Organisers are expecting a big turn out, despite this week’s wild weather.
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VETERANS GIVE SCHOOL CHILDREN AN ANZAC EDUCATION
Meanwhile the famous Lighthorsemen of World War One were brought back to life in Mudgeeraba today. Local veterans have just published an educational children’s book, and are hoping to see it used in schools around Australia.
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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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DIGGERS REMEMBERED AT PRE-ANZAC DAY SERVICE
Hundreds of veterans marched through the streets of Gosford today, for a special ANZAC centenary parade. The event, an opportunity for local diggers to come together and pay their respects to their fallen mates.
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SPECTACULAR POPPY ARTWORK UNVEILED AT CURRUMBIN
After months of tireless work, artists have unveiled a stunning display at Currumbin, honouring the spirit and sacrifice of the ANZACs. Elephant Rock is now covered by five-thousand hand-made poppies, creating a spectacular backdrop for the upcoming centenary.
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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…