Lynne Greenlees laying a wreath at RSL Memorial Wall at ClubMulwala on behalf of husband Reg who saw action in Darwin.
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Les_Garbutt
Locals laid wreaths in Yarrawonga Mulwala last Saturday, February 19 in recognition of 80 years since the bombing of Darwin.
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Just before 10am, on 19 February 1942, World War II forced itself onto Australia’s mainland for the first time, when formations of 188 Japanese aircraft mounted a deadly air raid on Darwin, dropping more bombs than were used in the attack on Pearl Harbour.
Yarrawonga Mulwala RSL Sub-Branch Committee’s Scott Ansell and Di Pendergast laying a wreath at the Yarrawonga Memorial In Belmore Street.
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Les_Garbutt
On that fateful day at least 235 people were killed, more than 400 were wounded, 30 aircraft were destroyed, 11 ships were sunk and many civilian and military facilities were damaged.
This attack marked the first of at least 64 air raids on Northern Australia and attacks continued until 12 November 1943. The devastation suffered was profound.
In 2011 Bombing of Darwin Day joined Anzac Day and Remembrance Day as a National Day of Observance. On Bombing of Darwin day.
Locals reflected on our past, paying tribute to the service men and women who courageously defended our country, and remembered all those who were affected by the war fought over Northern Australia.
Obtained from the Australian War Memorial, this picture shows the terrible damage inflicted on Darwin with the bombing in 1942.
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