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Cobar’s connection to the HMAS Rankin was reiterated at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations by special guest Captain Stephen Hussey from the Australian Navy, who previously served as Lieutenant Commander of the submarine HMAS Rankin, named after Cobar-born Robert William Rankin, who fought in World War II. Captain Hussey spoke […]
Every poppy tells a serviceman’s or woman’s personal story
Cobar Services Club has joined in an initiative that aims to individually remember all Australian fallen servicemen and women who have given their lives during war. Over 102,000 commemorative artificial poppies were symbolically […]
Nymagee pays tribute to the men and women who served
The Nymagee community commemorated Anzac Day 2018 in a very special way last week at the Nymagee Town Hall. Organised by the Nymagee Progress Association, ceremony emcee Matthew Nicholson said Anzac Day was not held to glorify. “Anzac Day is a day to pay homage to our veterans and those […]