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War veterans remembered

By Monique Preston

Apr 3, 2024

Support: Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell is encouraging groups to apply for grants for projects to remember war veterans.

War veterans will be honoured in Strathmerton, Waaia and Cobram-Barooga in the latest Federal Government grant round to support projects that remember veterans and their families.

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Numurkah and District Historical Society, Waaia Community Plan Committee, and Cobram Barooga RSL sub-branch have been awarded funding in round two of the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program 2023-24.

Numurkah and District Historical Society has received $10,000 to restore the Strathmerton Methodist Church honour board.

Waaia Community Plan Committee has received $4290 to install a World War I plaque in Waaia.

A new war memorial to commemorate locals who served in World War I and II in Cobram-Barooga received a $7040 boost to help the Cobram Barooga RSL sub-branch in its erection.

Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell said the funding would assist people to create meaningful projects that honour our heroic servicemen and women.

“I want to thank and acknowledge these local groups for their time and efforts which have gone into making these important projects a reality,” Mr Birrell said.

“It’s important these groups are supported to ensure veterans have a lasting legacy in our regional communities.”

Mr Birrell encouraged other community groups wanting support for similar projects to apply for the next round of grant funding.

“Two grant opportunities are available and include up to $10,000 for local community projects and activities and up to $150,000 for major commemorative projects,” Mr Birrell said.

The funding supports groups and individuals to promote appreciation and understanding of service experiences and the roles played by those who served and to preserve or provide access to information about Australia’s wartime heritage.

Applications for the next round of grants close on June 20. For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=8f80a57c-4453-4014- 8ef3-7ce786b356d7