Why Anzac story WASN’T front page news
WHEN Queenslanders awoke to their morning newspapers on April 26, 1915, they would have been unaware that a legend had been born on the shores of Gallipoli, on the other side of the world.
Anzac Centenary
Sombre salute to the first and the last
IF it’s possible to describe as lucky a young bloke thrown into the horrors of Gallipoli, then Ted Matthews was very fortunate indeed.
Bridge to become a canvas of courage
SYDNEY Harbour Bridge will be lit up with the images of 62,000 falling poppies — each one representing a Digger who died during WWI.
Anzac brides travel to Gallipoli
THE pilots and cabin crew of the specially named QF100 — after the centenary of Anzac Day — all have family links to the first Diggers.
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Radio song sign from digger to capture his life in book
A “HAUNTINGLY gorgeous opera song” provided author Sue Nicholls the sign her book on WW1 digger Soloman William Jacobs the right thing to do.
Gallipoli Run to honour veterans
A WEEK before the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, hundreds of West Australians will make their way to Kings Park and run to honour the Anzacs.
Remembering the sacrifices
TENS of thousands of Tasmanians have served overseas to fight wars to keep their nation free, writes Peter Scully
Reflecting on 25 years in RAAF
GOODNA man Neal Longden, his wife Lil and their children spent five years in Malaysia at the height of the Malayan Emergency.
Friendship beyond war zones
South Korean war veteran Harry Pooley recalls the horror of conflict as diggers prepare to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day in April.
Knit one, purl 5000 poppies for Anzac Day commemorations
RESIDENTS in an Adelaide suburb are working their fingers to the bone to get their special display ready for Anzac Day.
Horse driver’s bravery under fire lands him VC
A HORSE driver from Unley saved a whole platoon when he put himself in the line of fire following the death of his commander.
Brothers’ call to arms
TWO brothers went to World War I, but only one would return. The other lies in an unknown grave.
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