[Editor: This article, about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 November 1944.] Poppy Day To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the great conflict of … [Read more...] about Poppy Day [10 November 1944]
Poppy Day
Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
[Editor: This article about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 11 November 1932.] Poppy Day Benefit of Diggers To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the … [Read more...] about Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day, commemorated each year on the 11th of November, was established as a way of paying homage to those who fought and died during the First World War (1914-1918), with the date being taken from the cessation of hostilities when the Armistice came into effect on 11 … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day
Poppy Day in Brisbane [10 October 1921]
[Editor: This article, about the selling of poppies for Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 October 1921.] Poppy Day in Brisbane. November 4. On 11th November, uniting in a spirit of brotherhood, the … [Read more...] about Poppy Day in Brisbane [10 October 1921]