84 years ago, in September 1940, a series of aerial battles were fought in the skies over southern England, between the German Luftwaffe and...
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Australians and Peacekeeping
by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Aug 28, 2024 | News
Australia has had peacekeepers in the field with the United Nations since 1947. In Indonesia in 1947, Australians were part of the very first...
READ MOREEvacuations from New Guinea to Cairns in WW2
by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Jul 31, 2024 | News
When the Japanese invaded in early 1942, most servicemen and civilians in the New Guinea islands were captured. However, some made dramatic...
READ MOREFirst State of Origin match played during World War II between Australian troops in New Guinea – a postscript
by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Jun 24, 2024 | News
As a follow up to our story of 5 June, the trophy bearing the names of both teams will be at Origin 2 in Melbourne on Wednesday night....
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by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Jun 5, 2024 | News
First State of Origin match played during World War II between Australian troops in New Guinea The 2024 State of Origin series is once again...
READ MOREVictory in Europe Day – 9 May 1945
by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | May 8, 2024 | News
Victory in Europe Day – 9 May 1945 Lincolnshire, England, May 1945. Crews of No. 463 (Lancaster) Squadron, RAAF, and No. 467 (Lancaster)...
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