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‘I was bait’: Teen Nazi killer’s confession

She was petite, beautiful and always smiling – but behind her ‘innocent’ face was a steely determination to carry out her...

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19th Jan. 2020 10:01 AM

Freddie Oversteegen looked like an innocent teen girl – but she was a deadly killer. Picture: Supplied

Ipswich woman's war letter discovered

Zillah Norrak was a much loved member of the Ipswich community, letters written by her in 1945 were recently discovered

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26th April 2019 10:04 AM

Lou and Zillah at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens on January 1, 1944.

Ripper stories come from Anzac Day

Growing up, a cabinet of sentimental possessions stood at our front door and welcomed me home each day.

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24th April 2019 12:04 PM

RIPPER CLAN: Casey, Felicity and Simone Ripper with their grandfather and Second World War hero Maxwell Ripper.

TGS honours its war veteran old boys with website

A COMPREHENSIVE website listing all Toowoomba Grammar School old boys who have served and died in all wars from the Boer...

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24th Oct. 2018 7:10 AM

Toowoomba Grammar School Cadet Officer Ann Hallam

McGilverys grateful for Gayndah's support

IN LATE May Gayndah lost its last surviving Second World War veteran Keith McGilvery and his family couldn't more...

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06th Aug. 2018 12:08 PM

Keith McGilvery was Gayndah's last surviving Second World War veteran.

Hidden sex jokes in Anne Frank’s diary

RESEARCHERS have uncovered hidden pages in Anne Frank’s diary, with jokes about sex and prostitution.

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16th May 2018 8:05 AM

A video shows the text underneath two taped off pages from Anne Frank's diary during a press conference at The Anne Frank Foundation's office in Amsterdam. Picture: AP Photo/Peter Dejong

WWII veterans look to youth to carry Anzac spirit

THE sight of hundreds of children marching behind his Jeep was World War II army veteran Henry Preston's source of Anzac...

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25th April 2018 1:04 PM

World War II veteran Henry Preston prepares for the start of the Anzac Day march in Maroochydore.

Why Toowoomba man marches in Anzac Day parade

FOR Owen Benn, marching tomorrow will be to remember the men who fought beside him.

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24th April 2018 5:04 AM

WAR VETERAN: 98-year-old Second World War veteran Owen Benn hopes to march in tomorrow's Anzac Day parade.

Behind enemy lines: digger looks back on secret unit

Pottsville's Jim Banks will be the guest of honour at Anzac Day service

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22nd April 2018 3:04 PM

METTLE: Flight Sergeant Jim Banks (far right) with other crew members from the 200 Flight Liberators who flew supplies in behind enemy lines in the Pacific.

TGL&PPS: Movie mouthful's a tasty dish

Story of Nazi occupation during Second World War hits big screen.

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18th April 2018 9:04 AM

WAR STORY: Tom Courtenay, Penelope Wilton, Katherine Parkinson, Kit Connor, Michiel Huisman and Lily James in a scene from them movie The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Supplied by Studiocanal.

Famous 4WD to celebrate birthday at Coffs show

Land Rover team will show what the vehicles can do - and the public can come along for the ride.

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24th March 2018 11:03 AM

HIGH RISE: Land Rover's Twin Terrapod Interactive team will visit the 2018 Coffs Harbour Show.

Divers find bomb in Sydney Harbour

TWO divers searching for sea treasures made an unexpected find when they discovered a WWII bomb in Sydney Harbour. Police...

Honouring their grandpa's legacy through Milne Bay Challenge

A TOOWOOMBA family is looking forward to honouring their grandfather's legacy by taking part in the Milne Bay Military...

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25th Jan. 2018 3:01 PM

Excited to honour their ancestor's legacy by taking part in the Milne Bay Military Challenge are Gemma and Archie Boundy with Pat Garret. Pat's father Stanley John Garrett was part of the 25th Battalion, and served in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War.

Untold war story is sure to inspire

OUR SAY: TALES of Australian heroism during conflicts are numerous.

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25th Jan. 2018 5:01 AM

We are a proud nation who takes the time and effort to recognise those who go far above what can be expected of them.

War heroine's untold story uncovered by Toowoomba writer

GLADYS Baker was an incredible Australian heroine you've probably never heard of.

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25th Jan. 2018 5:01 AM

Gladys Baker (pictured with an unknown friend in the 1930s) is the subject of a book by Toowoomba woman Althea Martel.

Warnings are pointless unless there is an escape plan

The poor people of Hawaii were given a warning in error about an incoming nuclear missile.

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24th Jan. 2018 7:01 AM

In this photo provided by South Korea Defense Ministry, South Korea's Hyunmoo II ballistic missile is fired during an exercise at an undisclosed location in South Korea.

Vale Tom Hale: 'He was an unbelievable man'

AT AGE 95, Tom was one of the few surviving Second World War veterans.

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30th Nov. 2017 8:11 AM

Tom Hale looks at a photo of himself at 16 heading to war. Bonalbo.

Recognised by country for braving harsh war camps

SURVIVING the horrendous hardships of a Siberian work camp in World War Two brought Jo Plewinski to the Coffs Coast.

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23rd Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

FORMALLY RECOGNISED: Jo Plewinski, 85, will be awarded the Siberian Exiles Cross after he was forced out of Poland into Siberian work camps by the Soviet army in the Second World War.

We lapped up the post-war boom in lifestyle choices

People born after the end of the Second World War became known as "baby boomers” and changed the face of Australia in...

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27th Aug. 2017 5:08 AM

ENJOYING THE LIFESTYLE: Mooloolaba Beach with Point Cartwright in the background. Models featured in a film advertising Kawana Living, commissioned by Kawana Estates, are seated at a picnic table.

Daughter recalls war veteran dad's deeds

STRANDED from his unit, carrying two drums of fuel and with overhead planes raining machine gunfire upon terrified...

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21st July 2017 6:07 PM

WAR RESEARCH: Bargara's Beverley Hansen is proud of her dad's efforts during the Second World War

Pyne is way off target with arms export ambition

His government couldn't even save the Australian car industry so that in time of war the car plants could build military...

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20th July 2017 7:07 AM

Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne.

Second World War weapon found in Dalby backyard shed

A PAIR of Dalby residents was left dumbfounded last week, when they found an old Second World War grenade in one of their...

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14th July 2017 7:07 AM

GRENADE: This Italian hand grenade was located in the shed of a Dalby backyard.

Jewish museum has powerful message for bigots

THOSE tiny feet. Broken hearts and bones. Malnourished bodies and tortured minds. Abuse beyond belief.

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10th July 2017 6:07 AM

The sculpture of children's shoes at the Sydney Jewish Museum.

Finding mates and purpose in Warwick

When Bill Quinn was living on the Gold Coast, his opinion of Warwick wasn't the highest

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06th July 2017 7:07 AM

HAPPY HOME: Bill Quinn didn't think much of Warwick once, but that's changed.

Wartime tug wreck saluted

A PIECE of Iluka's Second World War history has been commemorated with a new plaque on Iluka's northern breakwall

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30th June 2017 9:06 AM

President of Iluka History Group Bob Carr with secretary Janet Hasuer at unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the HMAS Waree, which ran aground and is now encased in the North breakwall.

#17: Racing called off during WW2

THE countdown continues of the top 20 moments that have defined Grafton's July Racing Carnival

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24th June 2017 10:06 AM

ALL QUIET: The betting ring at Clarence River Jockey Club was packed at 1939, but from 1942 to 1945 it was empty, with racing called off during the Second World War.

War hero recognised decades after working on front lines

Taimi Hassinen worked on the front line in the Second World War

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19th June 2017 5:06 AM

PROUD DAY: Taimi Hassinen received First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland for her efforts during the war.

The Gympie District Show: a brief history

The Gympie Show has seen many changes through its years and we take a look at its place in history

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19th May 2017 5:05 PM

MODERN DAY SHOW: Mandy Holland and Tarnaysha Cauchi at this year's wet Gympie Show.

One Mile veterans of Second World War remembered

93-year-old Ken Smith hails the 41 men who gave so much

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19th May 2017 5:05 AM

TRIBUTE: Second World War veteran Ken Smith has worked with Cr Charlie Pisasale to get an honour roll commemorating One Mile veterans who served in the Second World War erected.

What it was like being a child in Gympie in WW2

Gympie Times letter writers shares their memories of being children during the Second World War

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14th May 2017 10:05 AM

Shirley Summerville from Gympie tells us about her memories of the Second World War.

Coral Sea veteran plans to confront PM at US event

SECOND World War survivor Arthur William (Bill) White will tackle Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at a commemorative dinner...

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03rd May 2017 9:05 AM

Kandanga man recalls his WWII childhood

I believe it's impossible to realise anything about war unless you were there: letter

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29th April 2017 6:04 AM

The Anzac Day parade through Mary St on Tuesday

OPINION: We shouldn't forget once Anzac Day ends

I DOUBT the flags will still be flying today and the support will no doubt wane once again for our troops, but it...

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26th April 2017 5:04 AM

Maroochydore ANZAC service. Crowds cheer on the marching.

Five generations pay tribute to Herb Helmore

FIVE generations of the Helmore family came together in Gin Gin for perhaps the final time to honour Second World War...

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25th April 2017 5:04 PM

ANZAC DAY: Five generations of the Helmore family honouring patriarch and Second World War veteran Herb Helmore.

Anzac Day 2017: Stories come to life on the Tweed

Veteran's son shares story as the history of Anzac is captured on the Tweed

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25th April 2017 11:04 AM

Herbert McDougall with his father and uncles' collection of photos and service records on display at RSL Care Darlington, Banora Point.

Digger never got a chance to march with his medals

MORE than 70 years after he fought in the Second World War, a Mackay veteran has finally been recognised for his brave...

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25th April 2017 7:04 AM

Siblings Allen Kynaston, Sheryl Miles and John Kynaston have finally got news their dad William Kynaston has been posthumously awarded three medals, more than 70 years after he served in the Second World War.

WWII vet stands tall on Anzac Day

AS 94-year-old Bruce Leaney held a photo of his brother, taken almost 75 years ago, he reflected on the sacrifice he made...

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25th April 2017 5:04 AM

94 year old Bruce Leaney of Yamba, who served in the army in World War II with a picture of his older brother who was killed in combat.

Exhibition tells the tales of local women of war

FACES of our brave women of war will be hung upon walls at the Bundaberg Airport in July.

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22nd April 2017 12:04 PM

PORTRAITS: Jacky Poulter and Kristy Poulter are organisers of a Women in War art exhibition.

'Many times a good old fight broke out'

Growing up in Gympie during the war was a fun time according to one nostalgic local

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21st April 2017 5:04 AM

LOOKING BACK: Shirley Sommerville has many vivid memories of life in Gympie during the Second World War. INSET: A young Shirley with her father.

Gympie women and the war

Gympie women with Anzac ties discuss their experiences in the wars.

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20th April 2017 6:04 PM

Special reason to have Jubilee Park looking its best for Anzac Day

For Steve Weston, looking after Jubilee Park holds a greater significance at this time of year

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20th April 2017 11:04 AM

Mackay Regional Council's grass maintenance team at Jubilee Park, Steve Weston, Alex Molloy, Ben Salome and Adam Andersen.

MOVIE REVIEW: Their Finest war dramedy hits right notes

REVIEW: Gemma Arterton charts an unexpected course in this love letter to 40s cinema, set against the backdrop of the...

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18th April 2017 6:04 AM

Bells Bridge farmer remembers his part in Gympie's war

Farmer recalls the day the air raid siren went off in Gympie and everyone ran to the Smithfield St bomb shelter

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06th April 2017 6:04 PM

HISTORY RECOVERED: Colin Edwards remembers the Smithfield St bomb shelter and Gympie's part in the Second World War.

INTERACTIVE MAP: 'It was an air raid shelter'

Witnesses confirm "mystery” steps led to air raid shelter and reject council "old store room” story

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05th April 2017 9:04 AM

STAIRWAY TO THE PAST: The "mystery” steps which once led to a relic of Gympie's Second World Wary history.

Shining the light on dark history

The book, to be titled Proserpine News WWII: A Record of Military Personnel from Proserpine and Districts, will shine light...

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18th March 2017 1:03 PM

DEDICATED: Proserpine Community Centre research team.

Australian soldier holds a unique resting place

One Australian hero holds the rather unique record of being the only Australian to be buried in Arlington National War...

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14th March 2017 4:03 PM

ALWAYS REMEMBERED: Francis Milne was killed when his aircraft was attacked by Japanese Zero Fighter planes, near Port Moresby in 1942.

No surrender in medal fight

War motto inspires relative's battle to retrieve memorabilia

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02nd March 2017 11:03 AM

BATTLE WON: Kelvin Johnston fought for his great uncle's war medals.

Legacy of Toowoomba war hero won't be forgotten

Known affectionately as Bert to his friends and loved ones, Mr Miles was a mortarman during the key battle in the Pacific...

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26th Feb. 2017 2:02 PM

Bert Miles. Anzac Day march. Photo Nev Madsen / The Chronicle

Jail Hitler not Heil (fake) Hitler

A Hitler lookalike has been arrested and charged with glorifying the Nazi era

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15th Feb. 2017 4:02 PM

Harald Zenz poses for a photo in Braunau, Austria, before being arrested for possible violations of laws against glorifying the Nazi era.

POW camp survivor honoured in emotional farewell

A BROTHERS' bond forged stronger when surviving the horrors of Japanese prisoner-of-war camps came to a sad end in...

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11th Feb. 2017 8:02 AM

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