Category: Memorial
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The Battle of Broken Hill
The Battle of Broken Hill On 1 January 1915, the quiet mining town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, experienced one of the most unexpected attacks in Australian history. While many residents celebrated the New Year with a picnic train excursion, two men launched a violent assault that would later be known as the Battle Read more
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Riverland Vietnam War Veterans & post-World War 2 Memorial
Riverland Vietnam War Veterans & post-World War 2 Memorial The Riverland Vietnam Veterans & Post World War Two Veterans Memorial in Berri is situated on Riverview Drive, directly opposite the Visitor Information Centre in Berri South Australia. It honours the men and women from the Riverland region who have served in conflicts and peace-keeping operations since the Read more
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RAAF Memorial Mildura Airport
RAAF Memorial Mildura Airport Origins and Wartime Role The RAAF Memorial at Mildura Airport honours the airmen and ground crew who served with the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 2 Operational Training Unit (2OTU). During the Second World War, Mildura became one of Australia’s key fighter training bases. In 1939, soon after the nation entered Read more