Tag Archives: Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne

75th Anniversary of VP Day

Posted on 15/08/2020 by 5000 Poppies

On the 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific … I honour my dad … Wal Beasley (Alfred James Walter) who was not only a wonderful father, but a truly beautiful human being. I talk about Wal and Marg’s dad … Continue reading →

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Hi Ho … Hi Ho …

Posted on 24/01/2018 by 5000 Poppies

Happy Wednesday all … Yesterday was our first day back at Poppy Headquarters in Melbourne, and WOW … THE MAIL!!! In short, there was well in excess of 11,000 AWM poppies delivered to PHQ over the break … not quite … Continue reading →

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5000 Poppies at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance

Posted on 09/11/2017 by 5000 Poppies

Good morning team Poppy … It’s a huge day at 5000 Poppies today … this afternoon, we will be installing some 200,000 poppies at Melbourne’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance in a very moving tribute of love, honour and respect for … Continue reading →