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Issue 20: 2019 Special Edition
‘Places of Pride’

We are extremely proud to release our latest edition.

Celebrating eight years The Last Post’s 2019 Special edition, Issue 20, looks at the Australian War Memorial’s initiative, Places of Pride and includes a special feature on Kriv Stenders’ amazing movie ‘Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan’. Also, Japan-Australia 2, Tim Page and more great interviews.

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The Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Former Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

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Robert Dick, former RSL National President

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Peter Phillips, Former RSL National President (1997-2003)

Support Pancare and Walk for Hope.Maureen Jennings was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after living with Type II diabetes for several years. After coming through the other side of surgery and treatment, Maureen reflects on how the loving support of family and never admitting defeat, gives her hope for a bright future.

“Participating in the upcoming Adelaide Walk for Hope gives me the chance to be part of raising awareness for the disease and to support fundraising to enable more research into this “silent killer.” Encouraging others to join my team or to donate has given me the opportunity to share my story. We desperately need more funding for research, more community education of pancreatic cancer to deepen the understanding and raise awareness of the disease.

For others living with pancreatic cancer, my message is simple – remain positive, determine to make the most of each day, life is precious. Never, ever admit defeat, fight with every fibre of your being to beat the cancer, and live life to the full while you are able.”

We're so proud of you, Maureen! 💜

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Did you know... that the Coopers brewing family have a connection to the Kokoda campaign?

Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Cooper commanded the South Australian 2/27th Battalion when it first went into action against the Japanese on the Kokoda Trail at Mission Ridge on this day in 1942.

The 2/27th had already fought against the Vichy French in Syria and Lebanon in mid-1941. After Kokoda, the battalion fought at Gona on the northern beaches of New Guinea, where Cooper was wounded.

After rebuilding in Australia after Gona, the battalion participated in the Ramu Valley–Finisterre Range and Huon Peninsula campaigns. After another period of training and rebuilding in Australia, the 2/27th participated in the Balikpapan landing in Borneo just prior to the end of the war.

During the war, a total of 2,769 men served with the battalion, of whom 268 were killed in action, while a further 607 were wounded.

Lest we forget.

Ian Smith
Chair
ANZAC Day Committee

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