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Originally posted by BIG MIKE
Its pretty sad your goverment could give 2 shiots about it Military ww2 history, that wouldn't happen here in the USA
BIG MIKE
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Now, now, Mike. Save your comments until you've actually visited the AWM in Canberra. It's an outstanding living memorial to the sacrifices and achievements in Australia's Military history, quite possibly equal to any other museum in the world .
As every politician knows, there's votes in patriotism, and the succesive Aust Governments have done well to provide such an outstanding Museum/Memorial without resorting to heaping credit upon themselves and their ilk. Every cent they receive at the AWM is used to remind Australians of the service of Aust Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen in wars from the Sudan in the 1880's to the present day. Much of what they have in their collections is utterly unique, irreplaceable and relevant. While a lot effort goes into presenting these items for display, the main thrust of their activities lie in documentation, preservation and conservation of original items. Sometimes items like a crappy BSA bike have no place in the paramount "Military Museum" in Australia.