Articles tagged: Remembrance Day
Show returns to boost support
Same place, same shine – but a new date, and even more significance.
RSL car show moved to November
Colac RSL’s Show ‘n’ Shine will return to Memorial Square in November this year to further highlight the plight of returned veterans and their families ahead of Remembrance Day.
Veteran pays tribute to father
Despite his own service in the military, Steve Cahill prefers to reflect on his father’s heroic actions in the Second World War on Remembrance Day, and the countless lives of servicepeople he saved.
Students lead early service
A student-led Remembrance Day service at Colac Secondary College has honoured and commemorated the lives of servicemen and women killed in the line of duty.
Remembrance Day in Colac
The Colac Herald captured moments from Saturday's Remembrance Day ceremony held in Colac's Memorial Square.
Aerodrome pays tribute with flights
Thrill seekers enjoyed the chance to experience a flight in a Second World War Tiger Moth, as part of a commemorative Remembrance Day service at Cressy.
Community prepares for Remembrance Day
When it comes to the efforts of the Colac district ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day, Colac RSL’s Rod Amos says it has been “tremendous”.
Poppy sales support struggling veterans
Ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11, Colac RSL president Brian Lloyd is urging community members to buy a poppy and help raise much-needed funds for veterans and their families.
Colac pays tribute to diggers
Colac and district community members have gathered at Colac Memorial Square to pay their respects to Australia’s servicepeople.
ANZAC history on display in Colac
Colac’s Visitor Information Centre has a collection of pictures and profiles with hundreds of poppies to commemorate servicepeople for Remembrance Day.
Commando reflects on service
Timboon’s Steve Cahill is looking back on his time as a commando with the Royal Australian Regiment, and his RSL service, ahead of Remembrance Day services today.
Colac honours war service
Colac’s Returned and Services League of Australia will honour people who fought for their country this Friday on Remembrance Day.
Veterans reflect on wartimes
Mates, memories and pride. That is what Colac servicepeople Dulcie Brooks and Les Trigg reflect upon for Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day a chance to reflect
About 100 people gathered at Colac Memorial Square yesterday to pay their respects to Australia’s servicepeople.
District planning events for Remembrance Day
Colac and district will pause and remember the service of Australian Defence Force personnel tomorrow morning.
Poppies bloom for a century
The famous Remembrance poppy turns 100 this year.
