This year marks the 100th anniversary of the bloodiest year of Australia’s involvement in the First World War. That was the year Australia lost 40,000 lives in battle, which equated to almost two thirds of those killed in the entire war.
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The Kiama/Jamberoo RSL Sub Branch invited all residents to join them at Kiama’s Memorial Arch on Saturday, to remember the sacrifices of all Australian servicemen and servicewomen in defending the country and particularly those who lost their lives in 1917.
Poppies were provided to attendees, while members of various community groups laid wreaths at the base of the memorial arch.
Students from Kiama High School, Isaac Baker and Emilio Goytizolo, spoke at the ceremony.
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