Old Soldiers never die
There is a saying ”old soldiers never die —they simply fade away.” This could well apply to this former 7th Light Horse mount, “Ned” whiling away his years on the property…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1971
11 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers
Anzac Day Services
Queanbeyan RSL Sub branch has completed arrangements for the 1971 Anzac Day…
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Queanbeyan RSL Sub branch and legacy Clubs have arrangements well in hand for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day ceremonies at the schools
Impressive Anzac Day commemoration services were held at the various Queanbeyan schools today…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →World War 1 Veterans Entertained
Queanbeyan RSL Memorial Bowling Club can take pride in the manner in which it entertained 17 veterans of World War 1. at the annual dinner on Wednesday night. The function is one which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spirit of Anzac was to the fore
In common with people throughout the Nation, Queanbeyan yesterday paid homage to the men and women who have paid the supreme sacrifice in war, at the 56th Anzac…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac badges worth over $1,000 sold
Queanbeyan RSL Women’s Auxiliary sold over $1,000 Anzac appeal badges for the first time…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Theme of Anzac is to serve—guest speaker
“It is up to all of us, young and old, no matter what our occupation is, to ensure that we don’t fail in our task in serving our country in our own way, to the best of our ability, for the good of all.” “That is the real…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →RSL statewide Anzac essay
The RSL Statement Anzac Essay competition is again in progress and entries close on April 14. The object of this…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Commandos Oppose Memorial Unknown Soldier Proposal
The ACT Regional Commando Association believes that the proposal to place the body of an unknown soldier in the Australian War Memorial is untimely, not in keeping with…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Military Medal — and Three Bars (Taken from “Australian Army” the Soldiers Newspaper)
Private Ernest Albert Corey, 55th Battalion, AIF, was 30 years of age when he won his first Military Medal. Before he celebrated his…
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