Tag: world war II
Veteran reflects ahead of World War II commemoration
COONAWARRA and Penola Returned Services League (RSL) sub-branch members will unite this weekend to commemorate the end of World War II.
Today will mark the...
New era dawns on Anzac Day services
THE Anzac Day spirit remained alive and well in Mount Gambier this year as the community banded together to honour veterans and the fallen...
Mount Gambier author launches new book
GROWING up in apartheid-era South Africa, Eben Beukes experienced first hand the turbulent transition of a country to a modern democracy.
In later years, the...
War memories shared
SEPTEMBER 2, 1945 is a date etched into Australian history, but none more so than those who can recall exactly where they were when...
Special guests share war stories with Penola students
ANZAC Day was recognised at Penola High School during its final week of the school term.
Students shared biographies of four local men who served...
Remembrance Day service held at Moorak Primary School
HANDMADE poppies were placed at Moorak Primary School last Friday as the community recognised those who fought for Australia's freedom.
In the lead-up to...
Beachport World War II veteran remembered
AROUND 100 mourners farewelled one of Beachport’s last World War II veterans at his funeral last week.
They honoured the life of retired fisherman Monte...
Penola commemorative walk and remembrance pavers opening
PENOLA welcomed The Australian Army Band on Sunday to mark the opening of the town's commemorative walk and remembrance pavers.
The band entertained crowds while...
Anzacs honoured
PAST and serving female members of the armed forces marched at the head of Millicent's Anzac Day parade this week.
Ex-servicewoman Christine Grant and current...
Lest we forget
WHILE time marches on for World War II veterans Charlie Miller OAM and Jack Hopgood, the fragility of age will not stop them honouring...
Miller praised for ongoing Millicent Legacy support
A WELCOME face at gatherings of the Millicent Legacy Widows Club for over 20 years has been former Royal Australian Air Force pilot Charlie...
Pause to remember
THE Millicent sub-branch of the Returned and Services League expects large numbers to pause briefly today morning to honour wartime service and sacrifice at...