Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Wednesday 25 March 2009
$507,000 TO HONOUR VETERANS
In the lead up to Anzac Day more than 170 organisations will receive a financial boost with the
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, approving $507,619 in funding for projects that
honour Australia’s wartime heritage.
Mr Griffin said: “As we prepare to commemorate Anzac Day, I am pleased to announce funding
for a range of projects including wartime exhibitions, restoring and upgrading memorials and
cenotaphs and publishing previously untold unit histories.
“In particular, this funding will help regional and rural communities across Australia maintain
their memorials, as those memorials play a central role in honouring locals who have served the
nation.”
“Commemorative activities in local communities play an important role in encouraging
Australians – especially younger Australians – to learn about our wartime experiences and
provide an opportunity for veterans to share their stories.”
“Australia has a proud service history that has been part of the lives of so many Australian
families. The Government remains committed to honouring those who have served and
continue to serve, and ensuring their legacy is remembered for generations to come.”
The funding is part of the Government’s Saluting Their Service grant program to help
communities across the nation honour and commemorate Australia’s wartime history.
Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for
funding to visit www.dva.gov.au or contact their nearest DVA office on 133 254 (for metropolitan
callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from each state and the Northern Territory is attached.
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a
week on 1800 011 046.
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Saluting Their Service grants Tasmanian recipients
Hobart RSL Sub-branch will receive $2723 to help purchase banners commemorating
Tasmanian units that served in wars and conflicts to be used on days of remembrance.
Bridport RSL Sub-branch will receive $1000 to help replace three deteriorated flagpoles at
the club.
Sorell RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a war memorial at Dodges Ferry
Primary School dedicated to those who served in all wars and conflicts.
The East-Coast Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia will receive
$4000 to help upgrade the Break O’Day Armed Services Memorial Wall to include all
conflicts from the Boer War to present day peace operations.
Mathinna Community Landcare Group will receive $2857 to help restore a 25 Pounder Gun
and display the gun at the Mathinna War Memorial.
Saluting Their Service grants Northern Territory recipients
The Darwin Branch of No 2 Control and Reporting Unit 50th Anniversary Committee will
receive $3179 to help install a plaque on the Esplanade in Darwin dedicated to the formation
of the unit, and hold a dedication service on 20 September 2009.
Saluting Their Service grants Western Australian recipients
Port Kennedy RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help install display cabinets at the club
to exhibit wartime memorabilia.
The Mandurah Branch of the Royal Australian Air Force Association will receive $740 to help
attach a plaque to the memorial wall at RAAFA Meadow Springs Estate dedicated to all men
and women who have served in the Royal Australian Air Force.
The City of Armadale History House Museum will receive $2046 to help restore the
Bedfordale First World War honour board at the museum.
Silver Chain Independent Living Units will receive $421 to help install a flagpole at the Silver
Vines Retirement Village for use by residents on days of commemoration.
The Shire of Ashburton will receive $4000 to help refurbish the RSL Memorial Park in Tom
Price by installing fencing and upgrading the immediate surrounds.
The Shire of Kondinin will receive $2125 to help publish a photograph book of servicemen
and women from the region who served in the First and Second World Wars. The book will
be distributed to libraries and schools in the area.
The Bein Hoa Vietnam Reunion will receive $528 to help install an honour board at the
Bandiana Museum dedicated to the Ordnance Element 1 Australian Logistic Supply
Company which was deployed to Bein Hoa in 1965.
The 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Ex-Service Association will receive $1250 to help hold a
final reunion in the Combined Services Mess in Adelaide on 27 March 2009.
The 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Ex-Members Association will receive $1010 to help install
a plaque at the Australian War Memorial dedicated to the Battalion’s 8th Division.
The Navy Club in Fremantle will receive $3000 to help restore wartime memorabilia for
display at the club.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Vietnam Veterans Memorial Association will receive $4000 to help
construct a memorial in Centennial Park, Kalgoorlie, dedicated to all Vietnam veterans.
Mr Ian Gill will receive $3000 to help publish a unit history of the 10th Australian Light Horse
Regiment in the First World War.
Busselton Historical Society will receive $2150 to help install a display cabinet to exhibit
wartime memorabilia in the ex-RAAF Medical Hut.
The WA Division of the Royal Australian Air Force Association will receive $3000 to help
restore and preserve a commemorative lace panel titled Battle of Britain located in the foyer
of the association’s club in Bull Creek.
The Normandy Veterans Association will receive $750 to help hold a church service at
Anzac House in Perth in June to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Normandy
landing.
Saluting Their Service grants South Australian recipients
Mallala and District Historical Committee will receive $3000 to help install a display cabinet
at the committee rooms to house First World War service records.
Clare RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help refurbish the war memorial located at the
club by cleaning the stonework and enhancing the marble plaques.
Auburn RSL Sub-branch will receive $1100 to help install a flagpole and lighting at the
Auburn War Memorial to improve safety and deter vandalism.
The 4th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Association will receive $4000 to help
install a memorial at the Pathway of Honour in Adelaide dedicated to the Battalion and
$1750 to help hold a ceremony at the memorial once completed.
The Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps Association South Australia will receive $1150
to help hold a final reunion in February 2009 in Adelaide to commemorate the formation of
the WRAAC.
The Kadina Branch of the National Trust of South Australia will receive $2806 to help install
display cabinets at the Farm Shed Museum to house military uniforms from the First World
War to the Vietnam War.
Brighton RSL Sub-branch will receive $1372 to help modify and re-install display cabinets at
the club and $1265 to help refurbish the 1914-1919 roll of honour.
Keith RSL Sub-branch will receive $749 to help replace the memorial signs at the entrance
to the Soldiers Memorial Park in Keith.
Kapunda RSL Sub-branch will receive $1376 to help install a flagpole at the club for use by
the community on days of commemoration.
Norwood Primary School will receive $4000 to help restore the First World War honour roll at
the school.
The Balaklava Area Committee will receive $3180 to help install a plaque on War Memorial
Drive dedicated to those from the district who served in the First and Second World Wars.
The South Australian Branch of the Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association
will receive $3000 to help install two display cabinets in the memorabilia room at TPI House
in Adelaide to showcase wartime memorabilia.
McLaren Vale and Districts RSL Sub-branch will receive $4600 to help replace a First World
War commemorative plaque which was stolen from the McLaren Vale Institute Hall and
restore the damaged wall.
The City of Campbelltown will receive $4000 to help create a memorial garden at the Gums
Reserve in Tranmere to commemorate veterans who served in all wars and conflicts in
which Australia was involved.
Kangaroo Island RSL Sub-branch will receive $1375 to help restore the Kangaroo Island
War Memorial at Kingscote by installing new slate tiles and steam cleaning the memorial.
Coromandel Valley Primary School will receive $1200 to help restore the Coromandel Valley
First World War roll of honour at the school.
Lenswood Primary School will receive $4000 to help construct a war memorial in the school
grounds dedicated to those from the district who served in the First World War.
Goolwa RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help improve access to the Goolwa War
Memorial and install commemorative plaques dedicated to those from the district who
served in post Second World War conflicts and peace operations.
The Anti-Aircraft and Air Defence Memorial will receive $4000 to help install a memorial in
the Woodside Army Barracks dedicated to all Anti-Aircraft Gunners who served in the
Second World War and subsequent conflicts.
The University of South Australia School of Communication will receive $3000 to help
publish war stories and experiences of members of the Tea Tree Gully RSL.
Port Broughton RSL Sub-branch will receive $375 to help replace the deteriorated flagpole
at the club for use on days of commemoration.
The South Australian Branch of the 8th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment will hold a
reunion in Glenelg in February 2010 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Battle of
Long Hai.
The South Australian RSL Branch will receive $29,653 to help fund the Cross of Sacrifice
Precinct enhancement project including upgrading the Cross of Sacrifice and the Eternal
Flame Memorial in the Women's War Memorial Garden on King William Road, Adelaide.
Saluting Their Service grants Queensland recipients
The Bayside Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia will receive $4000
to help install a memorial plaque at Darling Point in Manly dedicated to four local servicemen
who lost their lives in Borneo and Vietnam.
Redbank RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help upgrade the Redbank First World War
honour board located in the School of Arts Building.
The Queensland Branch of the United Nations Police Association of Australia will receive
$2250 to help hold a reunion in Caloundra in September to commemorate the 45th
anniversary of United Nations Police Peacekeeping service.
Beerwah Peachester RSL Sub-branch will receive $1311 to help install bronze plaques at
the Beerwah Peachester War Memorial commemorating the three services.
Elliott Heads and District Ratepayers and Residents Association will receive $4000 to help
improve access to the Elliott Heads Submarine Lookout Memorial.
The Stanthorpe Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia will
receive $4000 to help construct a memorial commemorating national servicemen from the
district who served between 1951–1972.
25th Battalion Association Toowoomba will receive $647 to help purchase a banner
dedicated to the Battalion for use on days of commemoration.
Blue Care Iona Nursing Centre will receive $3502 to help install a flagpole and
commemorative plaque in the memorial garden at Iona Nursing Home in Kenmore for use by
residents on days of commemoration.
Charleville RSL Sub-branch will receive $3500 to help purchase a photograph depicting the
11th Battalion Australian Imperial Force, part of the 1st Division that landed on the wrong
beach at Anzac Cove.
Springwood Tri Services RSL Sub-branch will receive six grants;
o
$3265 to help construct a memorial at the Shailer Park State School commemorating
all servicemen and women who have given their lives in service to Australia;
o
$3820 to help construct a memorial at Chatswood Hills State School commemorating
Australia’s servicemen and women and install a plaque commemorating Indigenous
veterans;
o
$2957 to help construct a memorial at the Slacks Creek State School commemorating
Australia’s servicemen and women and install a plaque commemorating Indigenous
veterans;
o
$2727 to help construct a memorial at Woodridge North State School commemorating
Australia’s servicemen and women and install a plaque commemorating Indigenous
veterans;
o
$2740 to help construct a memorial at Calvary College Carbrook Campus
commemorating all servicemen and women who have given their lives in service to
Australia; and
o
$2740 to help construct a memorial at Logan City Special School commemorating all
servicemen and women who have given their lives in service to Australia.
Gympie RSL Sub-branch will receive $2398 to help upgrade the “Cost of War” memorial
plaque on Gympie Memorial Lane.
The Gold Coast Naval Foundation will receive $2250 for a church service and luncheon held
in October 2008 to commemorate the discovery of the HMAS Sydney wreck.
Moura RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a new war memorial dedicated
to all wars and conflicts that Australians have served in.
The Queensland Branch of 7 Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Association will
receive $3724 to help install an honour roll commemorating the Battalion.
Gaythorne RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a memorial in Sid Loder
Park, Mitchelton, to commemorate all Australian involvement in wars, conflicts and peace
operations.
Centenary Suburbs RSL Sub-branch will receive $2228 to help install Royal Australian
Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force service badges on the Centenary
Suburbs War Memorial Gardens Wall of Remembrance.
Saluting Their Service grants Victorian recipients
The Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association will receive $1380 to help install a plaque at
the Australian War Memorial dedicated to members of the Battalion who were prisoners of
war on the islands of Ambon in Indonesia and Hainan, an island off the south coast of China,
during the Second World War.
Caulfield Hospital will receive $3637 to help install a memorial at the hospital to
commemorate servicemen and women from the First World War.
The Bendigo Art Gallery, City of Greater Bendigo, will receive $3000 to help hold a touring
exhibition of photographs taken during the First World War.
Kellock Lodge Alexandra will receive $1334 to help replace the deteriorated flagpole at the
Kellock Lodge aged care facility for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Stratford Primary School will receive $4000 to help install pavers at the school’s memorial
garden to commemorate veterans from the area who served in wars and conflicts.
Romsey Lancefield RSL Sub-branch will receive $1597 to help install a plaque to
commemorate veterans from the district who served in the Boer War.
Drouin Secondary College will receive $3000 to help put together a book after they return
from a tour of Gallipoli in April 2009 featuring 61 soldiers from the Drouin district who lost
their lives at Gallipoli.
Nathalia District Hospital will receive $2900 to help preserve and display soldier settler
memorabilia at the hospital.
Foster RSL Sub-branch will receive $1148 to help restore the First and Second World War
honour boards located at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre.
Ashley Terrace Aged Care Service Group will receive $1529 to help install a flagpole in the
grounds of the Reservoir facility for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Canadian Lead Primary in Ballarat will receive $2200 to help install an Anzac
Commemorative Garden at the school for use by students on days of commemoration.
Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch will receive $3600 to help construct a memorial at the RSL
dedicated to those who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
The Victorian RSL Branch will received $4000 to help construct a memorial in the Calivil
Recreation Reserve in Yarrawalla dedicated to those from the district who served in the
Second World War.
Wesley Gilgunya Village will receive $1425 to help install a flagpole in the aged care facility
for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Bellrise Aged Care Facility (Glengail) will receive $1485 to help install a flagpole in the
grounds of the aged care facility in Leopold for use by residents on days of commemoration.
The 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit Association will receive $595 to help install a plaque
at the Australian War Memorial dedicated to the Unit.
St Kilda Football Club Heritage Museum will receive $935 to help install an honour board in
the museum listing the names of former members who gave their lives in service to
Australia.
21 City of Melbourne Squadron Association will receive $100 to help install a plaque at the
Australian War Memorial dedicated to the Squadron.
Seasons Lifestyle Village (Lifestyle Communities Developments) will receive $1529 to help
install a flagpole in the grounds of the lifestyle village in Tarneit for use by residents on days
of commemoration.
Cohuna-Leitchville RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help construct a memorial at the
club dedicated to those from the district who served in the Vietnam War.
The Mt Eliza Community School House Group will receive $2000 to help restore the school’s
roll of honour 1914-1919 for display in the recently restored old school house.
Baw Baw Shire Council, Warragul, will receive $2400 to help replace the deteriorated First
and Second World War honour boards located in Neerim East Memorial Hall.
Stratford RSL Sub-branch will receive $2214 to help install a display cabinet in the club to
house wartime memorabilia and frame photographs, certificates and personal items from the
First World War.
Warragul Lifestyle Village (Lifestyle Communities Developments) will receive $1645 to help
install a flagpole in the village for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Benalla RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a memorial commemorating
Captain Hector Waller DSO and Bar, Royal Australian Navy, who was born in Benalla. The
memorial will also honour all men and women lost at sea while on active service.
Mr John Lever will receive $3000 to help publish a history of the Royal Australian Air Force
No. 4 and 5 Army Co-operation Squadrons in the south west Pacific area in the Second
World War.
Erica and District Progress Association will receive $3135 to help replace the deteriorated
wooden flagpole at Erica Memorial Hall.
The Anglo Boer War Study Group will receive $3000 to help publish a unit history of the 3rd
and 4th Victorian Bushman Contingents that served in the Boer War.
Kerang and District RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help publish a book titled Air
Force Recollections which includes stories of individual Australian Flying Corps, Royal
Australian Air Force and Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force personnel.
The 57/60th Battalion Association will receive $2700 to help install a plaque in the Memorial
Garden at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital dedicated to the Battalion.
Leongatha RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help restore the Wooreen avenue of
honour by thinning the trees forming the avenue and performing tree surgery where
necessary to ensure their survival.
Mildura RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help install a First World War honour wall
listing the names of more than 1300 local servicemen and women.
Birchip P-12 School will receive $3000 to help produce a booklet of service histories of
servicemen from the Birchip area who fought during the First World War.
The Chiltern Anthenaeum Museum Trust will receive $3000 to help install extra shelving to
house wartime photographic memorabilia at the museum.
The 86 Transport Vietnam Association will receive $3000 to hold a reunion in Geelong in
April 2010 including a commemorative service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne
to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the platoon.
Saluting Their Service grants New South Wales recipients
Pearl Beach Progress Association will receive $1091 to help refurbish the Second World
War and Korean War plaque on the Pearl Beach War Memorial.
Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub-branch will receive $3167 to help install two display cabinets and
purchase four mannequins to display wartime memorabilia at the club.
4RAR/4RAR (Commando) Association NSW will receive $2766 to help purchase four unit
banners to include service in Afghanistan.
35th Battalion Descendant’s Association will receive $1010 to help install a plaque at the
Australian War Memorial dedicated to the Battalion.
Burwood Council will receive $4000 to help restore the Burwood Park war memorial arch.
Concord Heritage Society will receive $3000 to help conserve, display and research wartime
memorabilia held at the society relating to members of the Savage family who served during
the First and Second World Wars.
Woonona Bulli RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help install a display cabinet at the
club to house wartime memorabilia.
The 32nd Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery Association will receive $1132 to help install
a plaque at the Australian War Memorial dedicated to the unit.
Tweed Valley Murwillumbah Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of
Australia will receive $2000 to help install a plaque at the Murwillumbah Wall of
Remembrance dedicated to all national servicemen.
Maroubra RSL Sub-branch will receive $2154 to help install two plaques at the Maroubra
RSL war memorial commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War
and honouring all those who served in the war.
Kyogle RSL Sub-branch will receive $1080 to help install three commemorative plaques at
the Kyogle War Memorial depicting badges of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army
and Royal Australian Air Force.
Toukley RSL Sub-branch will receive $3897 to help upgrade the RSL Cenotaph by installing
additional drainage to improve safety and accessibility in inclement weather.
Upper Hunter Shire Council will receive $3000 to help relocate the Gallipoli Lone Pine tree
and plaque to the new Administration Centre in Scone.
The City of Botany Bay will receive $3000 to help hold an exhibition and information
sessions at the George Hanna Memorial Museum to raise community awareness of the
contributions made by Australians in defence of our country.
Tarago and District Progress Association will receive $1800 to help replace a damaged
flagpole at the Tarago Community War Memorial and install a security system to deter
vandalism.
Wingham RSL Sub-branch will receive $3383 to help paint the entrance to the Wingham
Town Hall, which houses the community honour rolls, sign write the three Armed Forces
badges and install security lighting to deter vandalism.
Eumungerie Coboco RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a cenotaph at the
Coboco Public Recreational Reserve dedicated to veterans from the district who served in
all wars and conflicts.
Kentucky Memorial Hall and Literary Institute will receive $2376 to help install a plaque at
the Noalimba Avenue Memorial to commemorate soldier settlers and servicemen and
women from the district.
Tingha RSL Sub-branch will receive $2300 to help install an honour board at the RSL hall
commemorating local servicemen and women who served in all wars and conflicts.
Medowie RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help restore and upgrade the Medowie
Memorial by removing some of the surrounding trees, raising the memorial stone and
repairing broken pavement.
Darlington Point Coleambally RSL Sub-branch will receive $4250 to help install an honour
roll and display cabinet at the club to house wartime memorabilia.
The Clyde River and Batemans Bay Historical Society will receive $2250 to help install
display cabinets at the Clyde River and Batemans Bay Museum to exhibit wartime
memorabilia.
Wilcannia War Memorial Fund will receive $2800 to help upgrade the Wilcannia War
Memorial by restoring the stone work and lettering.
73 Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Battery Association will receive $1500 to help install a paver in
the memorial walk at North Fort depicting the unit’s service in Papua New Guinea from
1942-44.
Gooloogong Historical Society will receive $4000 to help install a Walkway of Remembrance
at the Gooloogong Memorial Park dedicated to veterans from the district who gave the
ultimate sacrifice during war and conflict; and $3000 to help create an exhibition ‘Australian
Women’s Land Army in Gooloogong’ to be put on display in the memorial park.
Dungog Historical Society will receive $165 to help restore the Dungog Masonic Lodge First
World War honour board.
Tamworth Regional Council will receive $4000 to help replace the West Tamworth Memorial
clock mechanism.
Port Macquarie Gardens Nursing Centre will receive $765 to help install a plaque in the
centre dedicated to those who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations.
The Scots School Albury will receive $3000 to help install a display case at the school to
house wartime memorabilia from the 2/23rd Australian Infantry Battalion.
Narrabri Shire Council will receive $4000 to help restore the Boggabri War Memorial and
surrounds, and install safety fencing.
Great Lakes Historical Cooperative Society will receive $3000 to help frame 50 wartime
photographs for display at the Great Lakes Museum and purchase a mannequin to display
military uniforms.
Kenmore Hospital Museum will receive $638 to help preserve wartime memorabilia including
stretchers and an Australian Army Medical Women’s Service uniform.
The City of Campbelltown RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help install a
commemorative plaque in Campbelltown dedicated to HMAS Sydney and her crew.
Rose Bay RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help install four display cabinets and
shelving at the club to display wartime memorabilia.
The Campbelltown Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia will receive $2500 for
their assistance with the dedication ceremony for the HMAS Sydney Memorial in
Campbelltown held in November 2008.
Laurieton RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help restore and upgrade the First World
War and post First World War memorial wall at Laurieton.
The NSW Division of the Far East Strategic Reserve Naval Association of Australia will
receive $682 to help purchase an association banner to be used in marches and on days of
commemoration.
The Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise will receive $3000 to help restore an 1885 Nordenfelt
QD gun located at the Smiths Hill Fort Battery Park in Wollongong.
The Cessnock RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help install two granite memorials in
the Veterans Memorial Park in Aberdare commemorating veterans who served in the
Solomon Islands, East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Fairmile Association will receive $1760 to help install a plaque at the Shrine of
Remembrance in Melbourne dedicated to the Fairmile ships and their crews.
Fairfield City Council will receive $4000 to help improve access to the Cabravale Memorial
Bandstand and Vietnam War Memorial in Cabravale Memorial Park by upgrading the paved
areas surrounding the memorials and extending the paving adjoining the Vietnam War
Memorial.
Advantaged Care will receive $2828 to help install a flagpole at the Georges Manor facility
for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Coledale RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help replace the Coledale War Memorial
due to its age and deterioration caused by sea air and weather.
Kingscliff RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help restore, frame and display wartime
memorabilia at the club.
Upper Hunter Shire Council will receive $4000 to help relocate the Scone War Memorial,
which is located on a busy highway, to a more appropriate position in the community square.
The Ryde City and Districts Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia
will receive $2054 to help build a diorama depicting experiences of Vietnam veterans during
the war to help students understand the consequences of war.
The Rotary Club of Moruya will receive $4000 to help construct a wooden statue of a
Second World War airman in recognition of the role airmen played while stationed at the
Moruya airport.
Paul Martin’s Australian Military History will receive $3000 to help purchase a trailer to
transport military displays from the First and Second World Wars and Vietnam War to
schools and other venues.
The 7th Australian Division Australian Imperial Force Association will receive $2284 to help
install a memorial in Bass Hill dedicated to the Division.
The Illawarra Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia will receive
$1750 to help hold a commemorative dinner in June 2009 for the 40th anniversary of the
Battle of Binh Ba.
Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle will receive $3000 to help publish a book dedicated to
the preserved and restored military treasures in the cathedral.
Stockton RSL Sub-branch will receive $3400 to help restore the Stockton War Memorial
which has recently been vandalised.
Ashcroft High School will receive $3000 to help develop education resources including a
two-part lecture on the First and Second Indochina Wars, and create a DVD of Vietnam
experiences shared by local veterans.
The National Council of the Vietnam Veterans’ Motorcycle Club Australia will receive $2741
to help hold a memorial service in Alice Springs in April to commemorate the 40th
anniversary of the Battle of Binh Ba.
Ku-ring-gai Council will receive $4000 to help restore the Turramurra War Memorial gates
and install a plaque dedicated to local servicemen and women who have given their lives in
service to Australia.
The Integrated Servicepeople’s Association of Australia will receive $2640 to help construct
a display cabinet at the association’s centre in Bethungra to house wartime memorabilia.
Rose Bay RSL Sub-branch will receive $2197 to help update the medal display boards to
house all the military medals held by the club.
Peak Hill RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help restore the First World War memorial
plaques at the Peak Hill Australian Imperial Force Memorial Hall.
Barrenjoey High School will receive $3000 to help purchase a display cabinet to house
military reference material and memorabilia held at the school.
Henty RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a memorial wall to
commemorate those who have served in wars and conflicts.
Woolgoolga RSL Sub-branch will receive $2763 to help install a display cabinet at the club
to house an audio visual display of wartime memorabilia.
The Royal Freemason’s Benevolent Institution will receive $1270 to help install a flagpole at
the Armidale aged care facility for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Gundagai RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a Vietnam Veterans
memorial at Anzac Grove, Gundagai.
Manly Life Saving Club will receive four grants:
o
$2000 to help restore and preserve the Manly Life Club Second World War memorial
surfboard at the club;
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$3419 to help restore a First World War commemorative plaque;
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$1200 to help hold a commemorative ceremony in 2009 to re-dedicate a plaque and
memorial surfboard; and
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$3000 to help install two showcases at the club to protect a commemorative plaque
and memorial surfboard.
The Shoalhaven Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia will
receive $4000 to help upgrade the National Servicemen’s Memorial in Rotary Park in
Ulladulla by continuing the walkway and erecting signage.
The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company will receive $3000 to help restore a
searchlight that was manned by men and women during the Second World War, for display
at the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Museum at North Fort.
Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Hall will receive $3435 to help correct errors and omissions on
the plaques on the Quandialla War Memorial Cenotaph.
North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club will receive $2635 to help upgrade the First World War
obelisk located at Curl Curl beach with the addition of three granite tablets listing the names
of local soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice.
The Armidale and District Historical Society will receive $3000 to help hold a seminar for
local students which will include presentations from local veterans sharing their stories and
wartime experiences.
Narromine Shire Council will receive $4000 to help relocate the Narromine War Memorial,
which is situated on a busy highway.
The Manly Warringah War Memorial Park Remembrance Trust will receive $4000 to help
upgrade the Manly Warringah War Memorial to improve access to the memorial and install
security chains to deter vandalism.
Morundah Town Improvement Committee will receive $1260 to help install Royal Australian
Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force service badges on the Morundah War
Memorial to represent the three services.
Ariah Park RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help restore and upgrade the Ariah Park
War Memorial by replacing the concrete border surrounding the memorial and replacing the
steps.
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