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New Fromelles Cemetry For Wwi Soldiers
9th November 2008 -
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"The new cemetery will be a dignified final resting place for the soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Fromelles on 19 July 1916 and have been lost to us for more the 90 years. This cemetery, overlooking the battlefield where they fell, will honour their memory and be a place of pilgrimage," Mr Griffin said.
New Western Front Memorial Honours Australians In Ww1
8th November 2008 -
Views: 871
In France for the ceremony, Minister Griffin said the memorial will be officially re-dedicated by Australia’s Governor-General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, on Saturday 8 November (Sunday in Australia).
Wear A Poppy To Mark Rememberance Day 2008
7th November 2008 -
Views: 869
At 11am on 11 November 2008, Australians will pause for one minute’s silence to mark Remembrance Day and acknowledge the 90 th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Local Community Receives $9000 To Honour Tasmania's Veterans
7th November 2008 -
Views: 855
Mr Griffin said the funding demonstrated the Australian Government’s commitment to helping local communities honour Australia’s wartime heritage.
Local Community Receives $102,000 To Honour Nsw's Veterans
7th November 2008 -
Views: 848
Mr Griffin said the funding demonstrated the Australian Government’s commitment to helping local communities honour Australia’s wartime heritage.
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