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The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon, De-Anne Kelly, in her role as Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, recently announced that the Malaysian Government will award a commemorative medal to Australian servicemen and women who served in Malaysia between 1957 and 1966. The Malaysian Government has produced the award, titled ‘Pingat Jasa Malaysia’ (PJM), in recognition of their “distinguished chivalry, gallantry, sacrifice, or loyalty” in contributing to the freedom of independence of Malaysia. “Australia and Malaysia have enjoyed a long standing and valued relationship based on a common goal of supporting regional stability and security”, Mrs Kelly said. “This acknowledgement of the contribution our service men and women made to the security of Malaysia and the region deepens that relationship.” For a copy of the application form, members should either call the Defence Honours and Awards medals hotline 1800 111 321 or go to the web-site at : www.defence.gov.au/dpe/dpe_site/honours _awards Full details of eligibility for the medal will also be found at this web-site address. |
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 The Len Hall game is on Saturday 23rd April, 12.10pm, at Subiaco Oval. This year’s match will be between Fremantle and Carlton. If you are a member of the Dockers, served in the Pacific during World War II and want to march onto the oval during the pre-game ceremony please contact June Cuneo at the Department of Veterans’Affairs on 9366 8465. |
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After
40 years the Anzac Day March through Fremantle is on again this
year. For further information, call Charlene Bougourd at the City
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