Second World War

  • ‘Lovely’ tribute to late veteran

    A photo of World War Two Veteran Michael Ryan has been displayed at the Australian War Memorial, ahead of Remembrance Day.

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  • Ship discovery brings closure

    Quiet reflection is how Colac’s Cliff McAliece spent his Anzac Day, after the discovery of the ship his father died on during the Second World War.

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  • Letters preserve diggers’ tales

    Hundreds of photographs and letters of Colac’s original ANZAC soldiers Richard Bassett and Alec Sitlington have revealed moments frozen in time of their journey to Fromelles during the First World War.

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  • A century of true persistence

    “I’ve had more kicks in the guts than a horse, but I tell you what, I got up and I kept going.” Colac’s Les Trigg says turning 100 feels no different to any other day.

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  • Time running out for rescue mission

    A Second World War-era plane will bring up its 70th anniversary lying at the bottom of Lake Corangamite, unless its proposed rescuer can secure the relevant permits in time for a salvage by the end of next month.

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  • COMMEMORATION: War survivor reflects on Anzac Day

    A COLAC man will remember his friends from war during today’s 101st annual Anzac Day commemorations.

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  • 100 YEARS OLD: World peace wish for birthday

    A WINCHELSEA woman who served as a nurse in the Second World War hopes for continued world peace as she enters the second century of her life.

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  • Fallen soldier’s nephew gains insights into Second World War

    AN EMOTIONAL trip to pay tribute to his uncle has given Colac district man Peter Greig a new perspective on Australia’s involvement in the Second World War.

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