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Anzac memorial on way for Avoca residents

Avoca residents will soon have their own official Anzac memorial in a very Avocan style.

19th Dec. 2019 2:12 PM

Steve Fortey, Michael Scobie, Lindsay Cunningham and Gary Hore (just back from their swim with the Lizards) and David Benson have led Avoca Beach Community Association's bid for its own Anzac memorial near the surf lifesaving club.

OBITUARY: He lied about his age to serve his country

He will be remembered for his gentleness, kindness and his devotion to his family and fellow servicemen

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30th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

GOODBYE: Sisters Julene Sommerfeld and Robyn Barrett prepare to say goodbye to their father, Monty Edmonds, whose funeral service will be held on Monday.

Proserpine student secures prestigious state award

His dedication and passion towards our past war hero's has paid off after winning a life-changing experience

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15th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

Proserpine State High School student Benjamin Ivers has been awarded the 2020 Premier's Anzac Prize and will travel in April next year to important war memorial sites in London and the Western Front battlefields in Belgium and France.

Remembering his fallen mates in war

Yesterday people stood for what was the 100th time Australians have paused in solemn tribute to the men and women who lost...

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12th Nov. 2019 1:11 PM

REMEMBER ME: This Remembrance Day, retired RAAF wing commander Alan Curr reflected back on his 43-year career in the military, and the time he got to carrying two of his fallen mates home almost 40 years later. Photo: Lacee Froeschl

Remembrance Day 2019

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11th Nov. 2019 2:11 PM

Remembrance Day at 2nd World War Aquatic Centre

Remembrance Day Toowoomba

Toowoomba service marks Remembrance Day

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11th Nov. 2019 1:11 PM

Beloved Gympie Anzac to celebrate historic milestone

Kokoda, WWII only parts of an amazing journey.

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15th Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

World War Two veteran Roy Arthy turns 100 this weekend.

Light horseman celebrates turning 104

Founding member of Australian Light Horse Association gives insight into life during the war.

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19th Sept. 2019 4:09 PM

PARTY: Athol Greaves celebrated his 104 birthday on September 7.

50 YEARS ON: Remembering Paul Leslie Smith

'When you do something that is scary or dangerous because you need to save somebody and you're afraid, but you do it...

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16th July 2019 1:07 PM

TRIBUTE: Sisters Diane Smith and Patricia Clews hold a photo and letter from their brother Paul Leslie Smith.

Shelly's toughest test still to come

Former Army reservist and RAAF servicewoman Michelle 'Shelly' Wood is preparing for her toughest assignment to-date.

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01st July 2019 12:07 AM

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