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Century of sacrifice By KYLIE WILSON
PROUD LEGACY:
Greg Larkin stands at the Wangaratta cenotaph, which will see additions (inset) as part of preparations for the centenary of World War 1. PHOTOS: Kylie Wilson/Adrian Vaughan
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A CENTURY ago hundreds of thousands of idealistic and youthful Australians headed off to do their duty for their country in far flung battlefields. Some fell during fierce fighting the likes of which the world had never seen, others returned home only to succumb to injuries or illness, and the lucky few returned and lived out their days in peace. Today, their sacrifice is indelibly inscribed on cenotaphs, honor boards and memorial walls across the North East. And in the wake of Federal Government funding for Anzac centenary projects across our region, their contribution and respectful legacy will continue to be remembered for decades to come. In Wangaratta, the impending addition of a World War 1 memorial wall at the cenotaph will underline the city’s contribution to the war, and another flagpole will allow the New Zealand flag to be flown alongside the Australian flag. Greg Larkin, from the Wangaratta Anzac Centenary Project committee which has worked with Cathy McGowan (MHR, Indi) to secure funding for the project, said that far from being forgotten about, the sacrifice of Wangaratta’s servicemen and women is respected more than ever in the 21st century, with attendance at Anzac Day events, especially the dawn service, climbing ever higher in recent years. continued page |
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