Australia marks 80th anniversary of Cowra breakout

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August 5 marks the 80th anniversary of the Cowra breakout where about 1000 Japanese prisoners of war attempted to escape internment. More than 230 Japanese citizens were killed as well as four Australian soldiers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined dignitaries at a service in Cowra to honour the fallen.

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