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...
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Victory 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)...
READ MORERosemary is for Remembrance
by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Apr 17, 2024 | News
Rosemary is for Remembrance Rosemary is a symbol of commemoration in Australia The Rosemary plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is...
READ MORECairns Military History – Why Cairns was so important in World War 2
by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Mar 27, 2024 | News
Why Cairns was so important in World War 2 The peaceful, tropical town of Cairns was cast into a front line role after the Japanese attacked...
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by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Mar 20, 2024 | News
HMAS Cairns marks 50 years HMAS Cairns recently marked its 50th birthday. The celebrations were attended by the Commander Australian Fleet...
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by Cairns RSL Sub-Branch | Mar 13, 2024 | News
The First World War Drum George Bimrose, 41st battalion AIF, service number 327 G.R Bimrose, one of the soldiers photographed in the...
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