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About Darwin Defenders

This page describes the Darwin Defenders association and its membership.

The association

Darwin Defenders 1942-45 Inc is an association for veterans, their families and friends. It aims to:

• recognise those who were prepared to sacrifice their lives to protect Australia from invasion

• campaign for the teaching of Australian history in schools

• hold annual memorial services that are open to schools and the general public

• document the history of Australia's defence during World War II

Membership is open to civilians and veterans who were in northern Australia during World War II, other veterans, family and friends, and other interested persons.

Darwin Defenders 1942-45 is an incorporated society (Inc. A0038476E) formed in mid-1999.

The society's patron is the Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC, DCL, former Governor-General of Australia. Sir Zelman served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II.

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Membership

Membership is open to civilians and veterans who were in northern Australia during World War II. Our members also include other veterans, family and friends, and other interested persons.

Members receive a lapel badge upon joining. A printed newsletter is published quarterly in July, October, January and April. Members are welcome to contribute stories to the newsletter.

Request a membership form by emailing the honorary secretary (rexgru at bigpond.com) or writing to:

Darwin Defenders,
73 Bay Shore Avenue,
Clifton Springs VIC 3222

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