Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Friday 7 November 2008
LOCAL COMMUNITY RECEIVES $102,000 TO HONOUR NSW’S VETERANS
Ahead of the 90th anniversary of Remembrance Day, more than 35 projects across New South
Wales honouring Australia’s wartime history have been awarded $102,195 in funding, the
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, announced today.
Mr Griffin said the funding demonstrated the Australian Government’s commitment to helping
local communities honour Australia’s wartime heritage.
“Today we have funded 37 local projects and activities that recognise the contribution of the
men and women who have served our nation in the defence forces,” Mr Griffin said.
“Local communities play an important role in encouraging Australians to learn about our nation’s
involvement in wars, conflicts and peace operations through local exhibitions and
commemorative activities such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
“These grants will fund a range of projects across Australia to preserve and display wartime
memorabilia, upgrade and restore local war memorials, publish untold unit histories and support
school initiatives for younger Australians,” he said.
Mr Griffin said already this year more than 350 local and community organisations across the
country had benefited from over $1 million nationally through the Department of Veterans’
Affairs’ Saluting Their Service commemorations program.
“Defence service has been part of the lives of many Australian families since the Boer War
more than a century ago. This Government is committed to ensuring the legacy of those who
have served, and continue to serve, is honoured and remembered for generations to come,” Mr
Griffin said.
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 metro
callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metro callers).
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
Editors note: A list of grant recipients is attached.
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 NSW Grant Recipients
The Milton Ulladulla Ex-Servos Club will receive $4000 to erect a sandstone wall at the new
club premises to display commemorative plaques.
The Ramsgate RSL Sub-branch will receive $2250 to hold a dinner at the club to
commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL Sub-branch will receive $1010 to help install a plaque
dedicated to the 14th Company Australian Army Service Corps at the Australian War
Memorial in Canberra.
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens will receive $1905 to help install a plaque at the base of
a Lone Pine tree dedicated to all servicemen and women from the Hunter region.
The 11th Field Ambulance Association will receive $2750 to hold a reunion in Enoggera to
commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I and the 40th anniversary of
the Battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral.
The Illabo Public School Parents and Citizens Association will receive $4000 to help restore
the Illabo War Memorial and garden and replace a replica machine gun at the memorial.
The NSW Branch of 5 Airfield Construction Squadron Association will receive $1628 to help
replace the 50 year old 'Flying Shovels' banner due to age and deterioration.
Kearsley Public School will receive $2382 to help erect a fence and gate around a Lone Pine
tree in the school grounds and install a commemorative plaque at the base of the tree.
The Avalon Beach RSL Sub-branch will receive $1598 to help purchase a display cabinet to
house memorabilia commemorating the role Australian women played in wars and conflicts.
Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL Sub-branch will receive $1550 to hold a ceremony at the
Australian War Memorial in Canberra dedicated to the service of 1 Ordnance Field Park
Units, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Nui Dat, Vietnam.
The Rotary Club of Narrabri will receive $3190 to help restore two World War I
commemorative plaques at the Narrabri Memorial Clock Tower.
Katoomba RSL Sub-branch will receive $2800 to help restore the Bofors gun located at the
club.
The Headquarters 1st Australian Task Force Vietnam Association will receive $3000 for a
national reunion in Mulwala to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Battles of Fire Support
Bases Coral and Balmoral.
The Albert Progress Association will receive $4000 to help build a memorial at the entrance
gates of Albert Park to honour 37 World War II veterans from the district.
North Sydney Council Stanton Library will receive $4000 to help restore the North Sydney
Tramways Honour Roll 'Our Comrades, with Colors, All Nations War, 1914-1920'.
Knox Grammar School will receive $4000 to help restore the Old Boys War Memorial
located in the school grounds.
Kiama Municipal Council will receive $4000 to help construct a memorial arch at the
entrance of the Jamberoo Town Hall and install commemorative plaques dedicated to all
wars and conflicts.
The Illawarra Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia will receive
$4000 to help restore the Illawarra Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Wollongong.
The Newcastle and Hunter Valley Branch of the 7th Australian Division Australian Imperial
Force Association will receive $715 to help replace the Division’s banner.
The 30th Australian Infantry Battalion Australian Imperial Force (AIF) will receive $1244 to
help install a plaque at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra dedicated to the 5th
Division AIF.
Bungarby Rural Fire Service will receive $1350 to help install display cabinets at the fire
station to exhibit World War I and II honour rolls.
Fairfield City Council will receive $4000 to help upgrade the Fairfield War Memorial by
installing new pier caps and lighting.
The New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum will receive $1590 to help purchase
equipment to preserve a range of wartime uniforms dating from the 1880s.
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta RSL Sub-branch will receive $2250 to help hold a luncheon
to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
The City of Wollongong RSL Sub-branch will receive $1750 to help hold a luncheon to
commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Penshurst RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help restore memorabilia cabinets at the
club.
The Wallerawang War Memorial Restoration Committee will receive $3000 to help restore
the Wallerwang Avenue of Honour and plant new trees.
The Muswellbrook Memorial Grove Maintenance Committee, through the Muswellbrook RSL
Sub-branch, will receive $2430 to help replace 38 deteriorated Navy, Army and Air Force
unit signs at Memorial Grove which list veterans killed in Vietnam.
Wyrallah Hall Association will receive $853 to help install an honour roll at the Wyrallah
Public School commemorating past students who served in World War I.
Ourimbah Lisarow RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help improve access to the
Ourimbah Cenotaph.
Port Kembla RSL Sub-branch will receive $1950 to help hold a service and luncheon to
commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armistice.
The City of Albury RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help install a statue of an
Australian soldier at the memorial wall at the Albury Sailors, Soldiers and Airmens Club.
Ku-ring-gai Council will receive $4000 to help refurbish and preserve the Lindfield Soldiers
World War II Memorial Gates and Avenue to the Fallen.
Mendooran Merrygoen Memorial Club will receive $4000 to help restore the honour wall and
path at the club entrance.
Molong RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help publish a book to accompany a series of
wartime portraits unveiled at the club.
The Sydney Jewish Museum will receive $4000 to help refurbish the NSW Jewish War
Memorial.
The City of Orange RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help improve safety at Orange
Memorial Hall by installing security sensors.
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