Meet Valda Street, former secretary to Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop, and hear her stories about the man behind the famous POW on the Thai-Burma Railway during WW2.
Morning tea provided.
When: Wednesday 11th November 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings appreciated phone 59671588
Image: Brass relief of Edward Dunlop from his memorial statue in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne (from Wikipedia).
Cheers, Maryanne
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Memories of "Weary" Dunlop
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