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Old 24-07-2007, 03:16 AM   #68 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Andy in West Oz View Post
Geoff, our friend got back from Libya yesterday and she was able to get some pics of Aussies buried there. She was really impressed with the quality of the cemetery and how well it was kept. She's been to Gallipoli as well and said her visit on the weekend left her almost as awestruck. She wasn't able to get all of the headstones but she went with a colleague who is willing to follow up the missing ones later.

Btw, I'm still waiting for a sunny Sunday morning so I can visit the Perth War Cemetery!
Thanks Andy,

It has been cold and wintry in Vic as well.
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