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Poppies tribute ‘contrary to principle’

Editorial

SMALL Flanders poppy tiles that were placed on local World War I soldiers’ graves as a kind gesture to mark the centenary were considered “commendable in its intent, but contrary to principle” according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.Just before Remembrance Day 2018, certain tiles were removed from graves at Kerang Cemetery by a DVA […]

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