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ANZAC Day
« on: Thursday 24 April 14 19:59 BST (UK) »
I've just noticed the poppies, and have made an assumption!!!  I do hope that I'm correct  :-\

Whilst I'm a POM (born and bred), I did have a relative who emigrated to Australia and then came back two years later, fought and died in WW1, for the Australians. 

Thank you.

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Re: ANZAC Day
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 24 April 14 20:04 BST (UK) »
Hiya,

Well spotted :)  Yes, indeed the RootsChat header is changed to mark the memory of Anzac Day (Fri 25th April), it's early morning Friday in Australia and New Zealand right now.

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Re: ANZAC Day
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 24 April 14 21:15 BST (UK) »
Hi, A very nice touch Trystan  :)

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Re: ANZAC Day
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 24 April 14 22:07 BST (UK) »
I too had a New Zealand relative who died in the Great War.

Thank you Trystan.
Best wishes, Judy :-))


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Re: ANZAC Day
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 24 April 14 22:37 BST (UK) »
Thank you Trystan .... a lovely touch.


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Re: ANZAC Day
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 24 April 14 23:15 BST (UK) »
It's the least we could do for the memory of those brave souls who laid down their lives for their country.

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Re: ANZAC Day
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 24 April 14 23:20 BST (UK) »
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday 24 April 14 23:31 BST (UK) »
In memory.........

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Re: ANZAC Day
« Reply #8 on: Friday 25 April 14 01:13 BST (UK) »
An innocent Victim
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