How is the Government honouring the contribution of the New South Wales Light Horse during World War I?
Mr CARL SCULLY: Eighty-five years ago today the guns fell silent in what was called the war to end all wars. The Great War, as much as any single event in our history, helped forge the Australian character, and gave us a sense of national identity. But it came at a terrible cost. For Australia, as for many nations, World War I remains the most costly conflict ever in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than 5 million, 300,000 men enlisted, of which more than 60,000 were killed and 156,000 were wounded, gassed or taken prisoner. The extent of this loss can be seen in the thousands of memorials, small and large, in nearly every city, town and village in New South Wales and throughout Australia. It is important that we do not forget this great struggle, and the sacrifice of so many young lives. The Glebe Island Bridge was renamed Anzac Bridge to commemorate the Anzac legend. Today I inform the House that the new interchange between the M4 and the West Link M7, forme
