Tag: World War One
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Sphinx Memorial Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Sphinx Memorial Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Located near the North Turramurra Gate and the Lady Davidson Private Hospital, the Sphinx Memorial commemorates the fallen soldiers of World War One. Restored and rededicated in 1995, the memorial now has had a new lease of life. Made from local sandstone by 5756 Private W. T. Shirley as… Read more
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British Battleship HMS St Vincent
British Battleship HMS St Vincent HMS St Vincent was the lead ship of her class of three dreadnought battleships built for the Royal Navy, launched on 10 September 1908 and commissioned on 3 May 1910. After commissioning, she spent her whole career assigned to the Home and Grand Fleets, often serving as a flagship. Aside… Read more
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Gilgandra New South Wales
Gilgandra New South Wales Gilgandra is a country town located in the central west of New South Wales, about 430 kilometres north west of Sydney. Situated along the banks of the Castlereagh River, the town serves as an important service centre for surrounding farming districts. The region is primarily devoted to agriculture, particularly sheep and… Read more