March 24, 2016
A small group of Nanango residents and RSL members gathered at the town’s War Memorial on Saturday to honour the service of Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.
“Operation Slipper” ran from 2001-14 and is Australia’s longest war.
More than 26,000 Australian military personnel served during the conflict; 41 soldiers died and more than 260 were wounded.
The Nanango War Memorial now bears a plaque to honour this sacrifice, as well as a plaque to honour the Australian military personnel who have served in international peace-keeping, mentoring and humanitarian missions.
The ceremony and wreath-laying were organised by the Nanango RSL Sub-Branch.
[Photos: Clive Lowe Photography]
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Wide Bay and Burnett District RSL AGM
The Afghanistan ceremony on Saturday was the second major RSL event to occur in the South Burnett during the past fortnight.
On March 12-13 the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-branch hosted the 97th annual general meeting of the Wide Bay and Burnett District Branch.
The District consists of 10 RSL Sub-Branches from Rockhampton to Kingaroy.
The AGM was officially opened by South Burnett Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell after a wreath-laying ceremony held at the Kingaroy War Memorial.
The sound of the Last Post echoed across the catafalque, blending with the music coming from the Wine & Food In The Park Festival being held elsewhere in Memorial Park.
On Saturday evening, a dinner for delegates was held at the Kingaroy RSL Club, the first function to be hosted in the Tobruk Room since its recent major renovations.
The AGM was chaired by the Acting President of the District Branch, Brian Tidyman.
