As International Women’s Day approaches it is appropriate to remember the service of Australian women in uniform. Cairns cenotaph is unique in...
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RESEARCH FAMILY HISTORY – ONLINE SERVICE RECORDS OF THE FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WAR
The Kokoda Hall Museum frequently has visitors who are interested in tracing the service record of a relative. It is possible to research a...
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RAAF 11 and 20 Catalina Squadrons, Cairns, World War 2
RAAF 11 and 20 Catalina Squadrons, Cairns, World War 2 The Catalina Memorial stands on the Cairns Esplanade near the Hospital. It occupies the...
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Youth Development STS Young Endeavour Scholarship Winner – William Weston
The Cairns RSL Sub Branch recommenced its 11 day Youth Development STS Young Endeavour Scholarship, worth $3,000 this year. William Weston...
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VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 2023 – COMMEMORATION SPEECH – MR. KEL RYAN 180823
Vietnam Veterans Day 2023 – Commemoration Speech – Mr. Kel Ryan 180823 The Battle of Long Tan The Battle of Long Tan is part of the...
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HMAS WESTRALIA – REMEMBERED 25 YEARS ON
At approximately 10.35 am on 5 May 1998, a fire started in the main engine room of the HMAS Westralia as a result of a ruptured fuel hose. At...
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