ANZAC Day 2008

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Anzac Day on the 25th April is probably Australia’s most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Australians recognise the 25th April as an occasion of national commemoration. Commemorative service are held at dawn, the time of the original landings at Gallipoli, across the nation. Later in the day ex-servicemen and women meet and join in marches through the major cities and many smaller townships around the country. It is a day when Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war.

Boyne/Tannum Program
Dawn Service - 5.30am. Cenotaph, Stirling Park including a light brekky available after service courtesy of the Boyne Island Lions Club.
Morning Service - 8.30am: Assembly and Fall In at the Boyne Plaza car park. 8.45am: Quick March to Stirling Park led by Gladstone Municipal Band. 9.00am: Memorial Service, Addresses, Laying of Wreaths. Last Post ~ Reveille~Lament. A road closure is in place for the duration of the march.
11.00am: Boyne Tannum Bowls Club will host a get together, reminiscing, two-up and refreshments provided at the club house for eligible ex-service persons and guests. Lest We Forget.

Calliope Program
The commemorative service will commence with a march moving off at 10.45 am from Bunting Park, Bloomfield Street, Calliope to the Cenotaph at the RSL Hall, Stirrat Street Calliope.  The commemorative service will follow at 11.00 am and during the service an Air Force F111 fighter bomber will conduct a flyover.

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend the service and also to take part in the march if they so desire.  There will be temporary closure of the following roads from 10.30 am for the duration of the march.  Stirrat Street between Muirhead Street and Taragoola Road, Archer Street and Bloomfield Street between Stowe Road and Stirrat Street.

After the service a luncheon for members, returned and service veterans, personnel with invited guests will be held at the Railway Hotel.

For further information please contact Calliope RSL Sub Branch President Daryl Turner on 49757355 or Secretary Darryl Saw on 49757611 after 6.00 pm.

Mt Larcom Program
The Mt Larcom Anzac Day march and commemorative service will be held at the Mt Larcom Showgrounds. The march will commence at 10.45am inside the grounds, followed by the commemorative service commencing at 11am. A BBQ lunch will follow and members of the public are most welcome to attend. A contingent from the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club are expected to attend. For more details contact Mr Laurie Robinson on 4975 1182.