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Show notes, memorial journeys, and stories from Australia's military history.

25 January 2026

Murrumbateman War Memorial

On my trip to Cowra last year&nbsp;I discovered a Remembrance Garden in Murrumbateman honouring everyone who signed up during times of war from the region. It was a dignified monument that I nearly missed.</p>

Places of Pride Memorial New South Wales

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13 January 2022

Goulburn Boer War Memorial

Goulburn Boer War Memorial at noon. This was one of the original monuments built to commemorate the Second Anglo-Boer War

Places of Pride Memorial

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25 December 2021

Rocky Hill War Memorial

Rocky Hill War Memorial opened in 1925 as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Goulburn who served during the First World War.

Places of Pride Memorial First World War New South Wales

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10 November 2018

Australian War Memorial Commemorative Area

I was fortunate enough to be able to Visit the Australian War Memorial during the Centenary of the First World War, to be present at the night vigil of the Unknown Australian Soldier by Australia's Federation Guard the night before Remembrance Day to mark the 25th anniversary of his interment in the Hall of Memory.

Places of Pride Memorial First World War Australian Capital Territory

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14 April 2016

Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance

On 15 April 2016 I visited the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria’s principal war memorial, built to honour those who served in the First World War and now commemorating all Australians who have served in conflict and peacekeeping operations.

Places of Pride Memorial Victoria

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