Remembering 1940: A Weekend of Commemoration in Hobart

Remembering 1940: A Weekend of Commemoration in Hobart

A significant chapter in our nation’s history will be commemorated throughout the weekend of 15 to 17 September when Hobart becomes the backdrop for a memorable tribute to the Battle of Britain heroes of 1940. Friday Evening – 15 September  Our...
Reginald Jeffrey “Jeff” Barnes

Reginald Jeffrey “Jeff” Barnes

Reportedly South Australia’s first Aboriginal to join the RAAF NB:This document contains imagery of Aboriginal people who have since died which may cause sadness and distress. Approximately 3000 Aboriginals and 850 Torres Strait Islanders served in Australia’s armed...
WOFF Norm Ginn

WOFF Norm Ginn

World War 2 Norman Leslie Ginn was born in Mildura on 16 August 1923. His parents were English migrating from England in 1919 to assist family fruit growers in the Riverina. He went to primary and high school in Mildura but left school at the age of 15 and worked as a...