We Will Remember Them

‘We’ll be honouring the local men and women who served and those who were based on the Tablelands during WWII at a ceremony at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park on Sunday 11 August.

‘Victory in the Pacific Day (VP Day) commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender and, for Australians, the end of World War II,’ said Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Advisory Committee Chair Councillor Kylie Lang.

‘During WWII the Tablelands area became the largest military base in Australia, and Rocky Creek was the site of the largest military hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.

‘This year is the 79th anniversary of victory in the Pacific and we’ll be dedicating more than 15 individual plaques during the ceremony, including one recognising the 100th anniversary of Legacy.

‘We’ll also be rededicating a replacement plaque for the 21st Australian Infantry Brigade.

‘The dedication and unveiling of the plaques commences at 10.00am.

‘The VP Day Memorial Service commences at 11.00am, and you’re invited to be seated by 10.45am.

‘Join us afterwards for a sausage sizzle under the gum trees thanks to Tolga Museum and Historical Society, and 1940s swing music from the Tablelands Brass Band,’ said Councillor Lang.

Limited camping for self-contained vehicles is available in the adjacent rest area.

The speed limit on the Kennedy Highway near the entrance to the park will be reduced to 60km/hr between 8.30am and 12.30pm.