Tag: war memorial
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Goulburn New South Wales Australia
Goulburn New South Wales Australia Established in 1833, Goulburn New South Wales is 195 km south-west of Sydney and 90 km north-east of Canberra. It was declared Australia’s first inland city in 1863. To get to Goulburn, you can travel by train on NSW CountryLink services or by coach. It is approximately two hour’s drive Read more
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Catalina War Memorial Rathmines
Catalina War Memorial Rathmines Once an air base in World War Two, little remains of RAAF Rathmines apart from some re-purposed buildings and a war memorial dedicated to the crews of Catalina flying boats based here. The beaching ramp where the Catalinas were brought ashore is now a boat launching ramp. Behind the memorial, the Read more
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Legerwood Memorial Trees
Legerwood Memorial Trees Created to honour fallen soldiers in World War One, the Legerwood Memorial Trees are a brilliant way to ensure their legacy remains remembered. Following the end of World War One, many towns and cities in Australia chose to honour their fallen soldiers by planting trees to form avenues of remembrance. Planted during Read more