Nelson Bay ANZAC exhibition to become annual event Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 2, 2023 Nelson Bay sub-Branch welfare officer Megan Ambrose, wearing a replica WWI nurses uniform and ex-Royal Tank Regiment officer Tim Meharg (right) were among visitors to the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) ANZAC exhibition. TMA Chairman Doug Cross (centre) was on hand to answer visitor questions about memorabilia on display. NELSON Bay has a new ANZAC Day tradition, one which will tell the stories of the people from our region who have served. Following a successful first exhibition on our ANZACs at the Visitors Information Centre in Nelson Bay, the organisers have committed to make the exhibition an annual event. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) Chairman Doug Cross told News Of The Area, “It has been a huge success, with an estimated 160 visitors over the four hours the Centre was open on ANZAC Day, all showing keen interest in the displays. “As a result, we have decided to hold the exhibition each year around Anzac Day, honouring different local heroes each time.” The team from the Tomaree Museum Association are calling for anyone that has information to share on people from the region who have served or items which they feel would be of interest to the community to contact them to discuss the opportunity of participating in future exhibitions. By Marian SAMPSON
