Before the 1914-18 1st World War, Australia and in particular Queensland, had few civic monuments.Given the fact that this cenotaph was erected on 19 November 1921, 3 years after the 1st World War ended in 1918, it is remarkable that
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Mr Barry Vains OAM. District President presented the key note address. Vietnam and other veterans, ex-servicemen and women, RSL members, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honour and privilege to be here with you today to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day.I
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The Emerald Tigers Rugby League Football Club hosted an ANZAC day matchthis year – NZ Invitational vs AUS Invitational sides and had the son of oneof our members play the Last Post. Special Anzac Jerseys were designed andused for this
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On the 28 September 2020 Emu Park was featured in the Today Show during the weather crossover. Mr. Barry Vains OAM (District President) was featured in a short interview with Tim regarding some local history about our Centenary of ANZAC
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On June 14, 1943, a United States Army Air Forces B-17C Flying Fortress plane crashed at Bakers Creek killing 40 people. There was only one survivor, Foye Kenneth Roberts. The plane had taken off from Mackay airport, bound for Papa
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Farleigh and Northern Beaches RSL Sub Branch commemorate Remembrance Day 2019.The festivities were well attended and the executive would like to thank the community for their local support.
Happy birthday to Arthur Coutts born on this day 100 years ago. Arthur was born in Rupanyup, Victoria and was raised and worked on his parents’ wheat farm.Arthur enlisted in the Australian Army in July 1940 and was posted to the 6th
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