The Acting Director of War Graves, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, authorised this work to be carried out and the memorial will now be maintained in perpetuity on behalf of the RSL Sub-branch and the family.
Mr Walters’ granddaughter, Wendy Frazier, originally approached the Sub-branch to have the work carried out and is extremely happy with the results.
Don was particularly pleased to note that the adjoining grave of Private RHT Ibbotson had been restored while the work was being carried out.
Unfortunately, he has been unable to trace any reference to members of Private Ibbotson’s family.
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Just a reminder that there will be Mass celebrated by Fr Paul Lu at the Finley Cemetery next Wednesday, November 2 at 7.30am commemorating All Souls’ Day.
This will be held close to the grave of former Parish Priest Fr Josko.
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Also, a public meeting will be held for all interested parties after the 10.15am Mass on Sunday, November 6 to discuss ideas on how the future of St Mary’s Parish and St Joseph’s School should progress.
This will be held in the Parish Hall and will be followed by morning tea.
It would be appreciated if those attending could take along a plate to share.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Fr Paul on (03) 5883 1284.
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Finley RSL Sub-branch members will be conducting a street stall on Friday, November 4 in the lead up to Remembrance Day.
There will be ticket sellers at the local IGA on Friday, October 28 with the raffle prizes of a $100 fuel voucher and also a $50 fuel voucher to be drawn at the street stall.
As usual, there will be sales of Remembrance Day badges, pens and other memorabilia taking place at IGA on November 8, 9 and 10.
The organisers would like to sincerely thank IGA management for allowing the use of the premises on these occasions.
Also, just a reminder that the usual Remembrance Day service will be held at the Memorial Park Cenotaph at 11am on Friday, November 11.
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The organisers are hoping the current wet weather, which has disrupted so many outdoor activities lately, will have no effect on the Finley Springtime Gardens Day to be held on Sunday, November 6 from 9am until 4pm.
Six beautiful gardens will be on display for a small cost of $20 per person (children free) and will include a complimentary morning tea.
Along with the very popular plant stall, there will be displays of art and mosaic pieces, pottery stalls, free face painting for the children and a floral demonstration at 11am and 2pm.
A light lunch will be available for a small cost.
Tickets can only be purchased at the Finley Memorial Park from 9am.
Gardens will remain open until 4pm.
All proceeds will be used to provide extra facilities for Finley Regional Care residents.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Bernie Agosta on 0417 897 462 or Susan Hand on 0419 831 544
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