The 70th anniversary (1951-2021) of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia is being celebrated in Moree in October.

Inland Rail is donating $4000 towards the reunion and the NSW government is contributing $1000.

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said the event would be a boost for the Moree visitor economy, with more than 100 former National Service members expected to roll into town for the reunion.

There were 287,000 young Australian men who were called up for national service between 1951, the start of the Korean War, and 1972, the end of Vietnam War.

“This year is a major anniversary for conscription in Australia, marking 70 years since the commencement of the country’s third and 110 years since its first, National Service schemes,” Mr Marshall said.

Moree has hosted several annual ‘Nashos’ events.

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