Warrnambool Memorial to Aboriginal Servicemen and Women

10 February, 2011 15:04 by Lucy

Late last year I attended a ceremony in Warrnambool to honour the contributions of Aboriginal servicemen and women from the South West of Victoria in Australia's war efforts. A smoking ceremony, dance performance, and speeches marked the unveiling of a new memorial plaque to Aboriginal servicemen and women, which is situated on Cannon Hill.  Below are some pics of the day.

Are you interested in this largely untold history? Do have stories about Aboriginal servicemen and women? We'd love to hear from you!

Dancers crowd around the memorial
Image: Lucy De Kretser
Source: Museum Victoriawreaths laid at the memorial
Image: Lucy De Kretser
Source: Museum VictoriaThe memorial on Cannon Hill, Warrnambool
Image: Lucy De Kretser
Source: Museum VictoriaMemorial to Aboriginal Servicemen and Women, Warrnambool
Image: Lucy De Kretser
Source: Museum Victoria

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