The Milne Bay Military Museum: A brief history
A history of the development of the Milne Bay Military Museum, which is located in Toowoomba by Barry Wallis. Milne Bay Military Museum began as a collection of souvenirs from 25 Battalion veterans who had served during World War I and II and in particular, the Battle of Milne Bay in 1942. This is a Storylines Q150 digital story. This digital story was made by the State Library of Queensland with funding from the Queensland Government. It is a legacy of the Q150 celebrations in 2009.
Jones, Leonie E. (2005) The Battle of Milne Bay (1942): oral history and documentary project.
The documentary is on DVD which is sold at the Milne Bay Military Museum in Toowoomba. All proceeds from sales (approx. $9,000 per year) go directly to the Milne Bay Military Musuem as part of its fundraising efforts.
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MILNE BAY MILITARY CHALLENGE 2018
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TOP 25 TOOWOOMBA Attractions (Things to Do & See)
Best places to visit in Toowoomba by Explore Australia. This video about one of city in Queensland, also known as The Garden City. Toowoomba is 78 mil from Brisbane, so if you want to go to Toowoomba, Brisbane is the best starting point.
Tourist attractions in Toowoomba, most of those are gardens or park, as this city others name The Garden City. Laurel Bank Park, Queens Park, Japanese Gardens, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, The Palms National Park, J.E Duggan Park, Garnet Lehmann Park, Glen Lomond Park, Mount Peel Bushland Park etc.
Other popular things to do in Toowoomba - Australia is watching concert show or theatre in Empire Theatre. Tourist also can visit museums such as Cobb+Co Museums, DownsStream Tourist Railway & Museum and Milne Bay Military Museum. Toowoomba also has some art gallery such as First Coat Outdoor Gallery, Met Galleries and Tosari Galleries.
Also, don't forget to see the beautiful view in Picnic Point (a lookout), Table Top Mountain and Murphys Creek. Others best places to visit in Toowoomba is St Luke Anglican Church, Kloud9ine Trampoline Park, Royal Bull's Head Inn, Toowoomba Farmers Market and 4 Brothers Brewing.
All details about things to do in Toowoomba tourist attractions described in this video. If you want others attractions in Australia video, just search in our channel Explore Australia. Hope this video about Top 25 Toowoomba attractions (things to do & see) can help your holiday.
Milne Bay Memorial
The 75th anniversary of the battle of Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea during World War II is a special time for reflection in the Toowoomba Region.
We will remember our brave soldiers who fought.
Lest we forget.
Funeral of Errol Jorgensen OAM MM
Toowoomba's Australian World War II hero, Errol Jorgensen OAM MM was given full military honours at a Service of Thanksgiving at St James Anglican Church (21st August, 2009). Errol served with the 25th Battalion at the Battle of Milne Bay in 1942 and later on Bougainville. He was awarded his Military Medal for bravery during a Japanese assault on Slater's Knoll. In civilian life, Errol was a devoted family man and active member of the community. He was instrumental in establishing the Milne Bay Military Museum in Toowoomba. Errol passed away on Monday 17th after a short illness. He was 88.
Toowoomba Rway Roll of Honour Board
In July 2015 after visiting Toowoomba, Queensland, and seeing the magnificent railway roll of honour board commemorating railwaymen who served in the Great war 1914-18, I endeavoured to locate previous research on the men listed. There was virtually nothing readily available so I have now compiled a document giving details of all bar 18 of the 559 names on the board and sent copies to various locations in Qld. This short clip summarises what has happened to the research AND seeks help identifying the final 18.
Centenary Celebrations (1940)
Full title reads: Centenary Celebrations.
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
Shots of large memorial stone.
VS. of Mr William Morris Hughes speaking to crowds at the celebrations of the centenary of Toowoomba and he mentions the local hero Sir Littleton Groom who founded the area (no nat. south, commentary over).
CU. Plaque on monument to Groom.
VS. of parade of people and floats through the crowded streets of town depicting the history and development of the area. One of the floats features two men blacked up with make up to represent Australian Aboriginal people.
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67th Milne Bay Service - 25th Battalion Roll Of Honour
This video features Reverand Captain Haydn Parsons of the 24th/49th Battalion of the Royal Queensland Regiment, calling the Roll of Honour of 25th Battalion veterans who are no longer with us since last year's Anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay.The ceremony is taking place at the Mothers' Memorial in Toowoomba. Earlier, a contingent of the 24t/49th Battalion were granted Freedom of the City and marched from the Bus Interchange to the Memorial, in observance of the 67th Anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay
Asking about child rape. Toowoomba Markets October 16 2011
Not concerned about child safety, not concerned about justice for survivors - only concerned about the money once again. Where was their god - they probably should have called on him as well - guess no point as he has failed miserably on this topic along with their hierarchy and these who choose to turn a blind eye to the safety of children. They are recorded here so that when the appropriate time comes they will not be able to slither out as their opportunity of amnesty from the survivor community has been terminated thus ensuring themselves a place in history along with others who recklessly endanger children.
Pedophile protectors, zombies, the inculcated, the exploiters and the confused.
The woman may well run the local Food Bank as we have obviously met before as on that occasion there was a similar reading and comprehension disability displayed.
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A pod of Dolphins swimming alongside our boat in Milne Bay
Tribute to Bertie Miles
Member for Groom Dr John McVeigh informed the Australian Parliament of the passing of Bertie Miles from Toowoomba. Bertie was one of the last survivors of the Battle of Milne Bay in Papua.
Toowoomba Fashion 1960s
A short video of Toowoomba fashions in the 1960s from the people at the Facebook Community 'Remember Toowoomba When'. For more Toowoomba history and memories join us on Facebook at Remember Toowoomba When.
Remember Toowoomba When
Join us on our Facebook page 'Remember Toowoomba When' and share in the memories of Toowoomba's bygone eras.
The proud and colourful history of Loco 106
he proud and colourful history of Loco 106
Back in 1915, Steam Locomotive 106 became the last loco to roll out of the Toowoomba Foundry - at around the same time as the first Australian troops waded onto the sands of Gallipoli.
Now, a little more than a century has passed - and the once proud steam engine is sitting, semi-restored, in our Drayton shed.
In the meantime, the engine has steamed its way along more than a million kilometres of Queensland rail lines before it's found itself in the hands of our dedicated craftsmen and volunteers.
Watch the amazing story of what's happened to one of the most well-travelled characters of Toowoomba's colourful past during the last century - and why it's so important that it be offered a second chance at life.