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MYSTERIOUS: Alf carpenter | Mind Blowing Facts

Talk of a republic, but would ditching the monarchy fix anything?

I was all for changing the political system until a chance discussion with an older workmate.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022

105 years of adventure: saluting the incredible life of Alf Carpenter

A guard of honour, comprising Maroba aged care residents, including fellow veterans, along with staff, formed to farewell Alf on Wednesday night

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022

'We will miss you Alf': Hunter WWII vet Alf Carpenter dies, aged 105

"Alf loved to tell his stories or recite a poem."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

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Marking a hallowed day with respect

It's likely to rain as Australians pay their respects on Monday. Anzac Day has become perhaps the most hallowed secular day on the nation's calendar, a moment to pause for those who sacrificed so much in the days of empire and worldwide warfare. With events in Ukraine, those days feel…

Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2022

Veteran Alf Carpenter marches past 105th birthday, bound for Anzac Day

Just a few days after turning 105, the World War Two veteran is travelling to Sydney to participate in the Anzac Day march, where, it's believed, he will be the oldest person involved - and while he is being provided with a Jeep, Alf Carpenter is determined to march.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 21, 2022

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