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Loddon HERALD Vol 4 No 47, THURSDAY DECEMBER 5, 2024 ISSN 2653-1550
Acclaimed author Peter FitzSimons and Wedderburn College junior school captain Luke Martin discuss the life of Albert Jacka, Australia’s first recipient of the Victoria Cross for bravery in World War One, at yesterday’s talk on Peter’s latest book.
What a man! FitzSimons talks Jacka
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THE legend of Albert Jacka was revered from the moment he became Australia’s first Victorian Cross recipient in World War One. The bravery of the young man from Wedderburn would be honoured at his death in 1932 and for another 62 years by the ex-soldiers dubbed Jack’s Mob. Yesterday morning, Australian author Peter FitzSimons spoke in Wedderburn on his latest book, launched in October, The Legend of Albert Jacka. He shared the Jacka story and his journey learning more about the man and the legend with more than 60 people, among them students from Wedderburn and Inglewood schools. “Why did I choose Jacka for my latest book? Eight recipients of the Victoria Cross came from across Australia to carry his coffin ... soldiers gathered at his grave every year for the next 62 years, to honour him” said FitzSimons as he tours Victoria promoting the new book.
BACK THE LOCALS
THE small business engine room of the regional economy has taken centre stage with the launch of the Shop Loddon campaign.
The Christmas season unveiling of a 12-month drive to strengthen community spirit and resilience has been given the catchphrase “feels good”.
By CHRIS EARL
Choosing to shop locally will support local families and communities where every dollar spent in the shire is an investment in the region’s future. Mayor Dan Straub said: “Every dollar spent in Loddon Shire does more than buy a product – it invests in community spirit, builds
resilience, and keeps our rural towns thriving. “Shopping in Loddon supports local families and local communities,” said Cr Straub. Loddon Shire Council’s economic development team, with support from the Loddon Herald, is pleased to launch its Shop Loddon campaign this week, to encourage residents and visitors to support local business and re-
tailers this summer by spending locally where possible. To launch the campaign, when people shop at any participating business in the Loddon Shire, they will be eligible for a chance to win one of five $100 gift vouchers to use at store of their choice in the Loddon Shire. One lucky participating business will win a marketing package to the value of $2000.
Dan Straub
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