AN exhibition to be held at Bathurst Showground next month will be the largest of its kind in country NSW and maybe even the state this year, according to its curator.
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And 35 military vehicles are already booked to be part of it.
Alan McRae says the Bathurst Remembers World War Two Exhibition has been designed to be educational as well as remembering Bathurst and district servicemen and women by displaying around 2000 images lent by more than 200 families and individuals.
"With less than a month to go, the final plans are coming together to ensure a most interesting event," he said.
The exhibition is being organised by the Bathurst District Historical Society and curated by Mr McRae, a local historian and vice president of the society.
He said the event will be open to the public as well as local and district school students from Friday, August 13 to Monday, August 16, which will incorporate VJ Day.
It will be open from 9am to 5pm from the Friday to Sunday and 9am to 4pm on the Monday.
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"The exhibition will boast the Snapshots of World War Two - over 600 enlarged photos of soldiers in action, military training, action on the battlefields, airmen, those on the home front, Bathurst Army Camp and much more," he said.
"A special Wall of Valour will feature some 130 enlarged photos of World War Two servicemen and women who have an association with Bathurst who enlisted and served in the global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
"The war involved the vast majority of the world's countries.
"There will be some 3000 military items from the Allies and the Axis powers as well as World War Two memorabilia and uniforms displayed by more than 30 guest exhibitors.
"A simulated tropical army theatrette showing wartime newsreels will be set up at the Bathurst Showground on Sydney Road on the VJ weekend."
Mr McRae said there will be other activities and functions organised by the Bathurst RSL Sub Branch and other groups over the four days.
"Several speakers associated with the War Memorial in Canberra and the Australian Army History Unit will give a talk on the Saturday," he said.
Mr McRae said 35 World War Two military vehicles are booked in to be displayed over various days, including a German half-track, American and British trucks, motorbikes and bicycles from the Cycle Corps.
"A number of military re-enactors will be giving numerous demonstrations," he said.
He said the exhibition is being supported by Bathurst District Historical Society, Bathurst Regional Council, Bathurst RSL Sub Branch, Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Bathurst Showground Land Manager.
For further details, contact Mr McRae on 6331 5404 or email amcrae@lisp.com.au