Funding to help Kin Kin preserve Anzac memories
23rd September, 2014
A new Federal Government grant of $525 will help the Kin Kin community to commemorate the contributions of ex-service personnel from the area, says Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss. “This funding will be provided to the Kin Kin Community Group, to install a new memorial honour board, alongside the existing memorial plaque in the Butter Factory Park, recognizing the names of Kin Kin residents who fought in the First World War,” Mr Truss said.
“This honour board will ensure that the contribution of the Kin Kin community to this significant period in our nation’s history is not forgotten. I wish to recognise in particular, the efforts of Mr Arthur Johnston, who researched and compiled the list of veterans from the Kin Kin community.
“After the outbreak of the First World War, the Kin Kin community, like many other small towns across our nation, enlisted volunteers from diverse backgrounds and occupations.
“Unfortunately many Australians, including some from Kin Kin, perished in war, especially in France and other parts of Europe. It is fitting that we make this effort to remember their sacrifice and contributions,” Mr Truss said.
“This project complements many other commemorative activities that are being planned in communities in Wide Bay to recognise the Centenary of Anzac.”
The Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program is a key element of the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary program. For more information visit the website www.anzaccentenary.gov.au.
