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Remembering first nations people who have served

Australians are being asked to reflect on their service for National Reconciliation Week

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29th May 2020 4:05 PM

Private David Harris (WX1823) of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, as painted by Stella Bowen in June 1945. During World War II, Pvt Harris was wounded in battle on the Greek island of Crete and captured by German troops while convalescing at a Casualty Clearing Station. PIcture: Stella Bowen, Australian War Memorial

Ipswich’s oldest resident celebrates another big birthday

Born in 1912, three months before the sinking of the Titanic, Mrs Jordan has celebrated her 108th birthday.

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15th Jan. 2020 12:01 AM

Elizabeth 'Liz' Jordan of Ebbw Vale turns 108 years old on January 15. Picture: Cordell Richardson

Memorials a bridge between peace and war

REMEMBRANCE Day is when we remember and pay tribute to those who did not return home from their service to our country.

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10th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

The memorial cairn in Anzac Rd, near Rosebed St and Corlis Ave, Eudlo, ca 1990. Picture: Contributed

Time to reflect on definition of our national character

Personally, I do not like our national character defined with military engagements because non-engagement shows greater...

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26th April 2019 7:04 AM

A solider stands guard during an Anzac Day dawn service.

Better society for accepting a new kind of normal

Today we tolerate and even revel in the opportunities of human diversity and have learnt to share our joys and challenges...

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04th Sept. 2018 7:09 AM

Four year old Olivia with her dads Simon (left) and Holt.

HISTORY: Clarence families among those recruited

WORLD wars turned immigrant families into 'aliens' who provided labouring services.

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20th March 2017 6:03 AM

SCHUHMACHER SIBLINGS: Pte John H.C. Schuhmacher with sister Kathleen Hackett and niece Lesley Hackett.