LEST WE FORGET – THE ANZAC DAY CENTENARY

The Rising Sun Badge - Third Pattern, May 1904, carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars by the First and Second AIF. Although there were a number of variations, one of which was the Commonwealth Horse, this badge pattern formed the template for all …

Exploring NSW: Forbes to Dubbo

In this series of posts, I draw on diary records to recount some of the road trips we have taken in recent years. November 2010 (Day 7/245klms) We had a pleasant overnight stay (without any dog or cat) but didn’t look around Forbes much on this occasion, thinking we will be back again in the …