What are you doing for ANZAC Day?

[The ho har's]

We are heading down to the Village for a small parade, in the Aussie 101 forward control. Last year the parade was small but the people were certainty not, a massive crowd:)

Hopefully this year for the 100th will have a bigger crowd:)

What are you folks doing?


Mrs hh:angel:

[Homestar]

Planning to be at the dawn service - the first time for Sunbury, then a BBQ and drinks. I got asked if I was a local down at Victor Harbour as they wanted the 101 in their parade.:D

[Mick_Marsh]

I drove my 101 in the local parade on Sunday. We have it the week before so they can go to the parade in Melbourne.

So, they want a 101 in the Victor parade. I might have to organise to put one of mine over there.

[pop058]

This year will be the first without Nan's Dad Wal who passed last September. It is going to be a tough one for her and her Mum but we will be at the dawn service standing in his spot.

[Debacle]

I'll be working, we are putting on some charter trains to ferry the ADF personnel to and from town.

Should be interesting.

[Xtreme]

Going to dawn service at Dee Why beach this year. I just hope the weather improves before Saturday.

[The ho har's]

This year will be the first without Nan's Dad Wal who passed last September. It is going to be a tough one for her and her Mum but we will be at the dawn service standing in his spot.

Nan take Pride and stand in Wal's spot remember him, we will for his sevice

[korg20000bc]

Dawn service at Longford, brekky at the RSL.

Lead the 1100 service in the 2a GS with any veterans who need a lift.
Might have some of my kids in it too, space being available.

[incisor]

taking the grand kids to the bribie island march i hope

just been digging out my grandfathers service medals as my eldest grand daughter is keen on wearing them in the march.

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if i had a military tilt i would take madge but sadly i don't have one as yet ...

[bob10]

taking the grand kids to the bribie island march i hope

just been digging out my grandfathers service medals as my eldest grand daughter is keen on wearing them in the march.

http://www.anzacday.org.au/education/medals/general/images/14-20medal.jpg

http://www.anzacday.org.au/education/medals/general/images/victorymedal.jpg

if i had a military tilt i would take madge but sadly i don't have one as yet ...

Affectionately called "Mutt & Jeff".


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[bob10]

Marching at the Dawn service & main march Sandgate, then breaking from routine and not getting on the grog with the usual suspects, but going home , buying pizzas, and watching the 5 games of Rugby League with the family. A few cleansing ales may be partaken.


This year, being the 100th anniversary, we are making a wreath , incorporating rosemary from our bush, to remember Great Grandfather who served in the 49th Battalion in France , Grandfather who served in the 49th Battalion alongside his father , and Dad, who served in the 2/14th Battalion fighting the Japanese, WW2. Couldn't find Great Grandads photo, but have the other two. We will place the wreath beneath the name of Mum's uncle Jack Shepherd, MM, KIA Korea. A bit rough, the wreath, not like the politicians ones, but it will do us. Bob

[Eevo]

looks like i'll be missing the dawn service because of work :(

[NavyDiver]

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marching I think followed by a drink with a few young mates:angel: We are all still 15ish

[DiscoMick]

Also taking the grandkids to the ceremony. Probably followed by shouting them morning tea.

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[mick88]

Attending the Mildura Dawn Service along with family and a couple of work mates, then breaky at the local RSL Club. After that putting my Perentie along with one that I have borrowed from a mate in a local march that starts at 9am, then back in to Mildura for the 11am march there.

Cheers, Mick.

[numpty]

Tamworth dawn service for me. Then ........... who knows?

[Redback]

I'm thinking of going to the dawn service at Helensburgh, my mother served(WAC) and my Grandfather(so I just found out) served in WWI with the British, although not recognised because when he returned in 1918, he joined the IRA in 1919 and was involved in the Easter uprising, which eventially led to Irelands freedom from the British in 1921/22.

Baz.

[101 Ron]

Along time ago now when I was in my early twenties I would take my Jeep down to Wollongong ANZAC march with other old army truck club members.
We would give diggers a ride.......the ones who couldnt walk the distance.
The Wollongong march was a long one.
The first few years I was riding a motor bike or taking different diggers in my jeep.
One year I was asked if I could pick up a digger from his home not far from the centre of Wollongong, which I did.
He turned out to be a great war digger with no family living by him self , just making ends meet.
Dressed in a clean, but every old suit, a few medals.
ANZAC day was his big day every year, he had nothing else.
The first year we didn't talk that much, I dropped him off at the RSL with some other diggers and they talked over some beers etc.
Later I picked him up and took him home.
I did this because he seemed like a good bloke,couldnt drive and lonely.......no family etc.
Four years in running I did this and every year we talked a bit more and longer.
Finally one year we shared beers at the RSL and I manage to get a few stories and thruths about the great War and what he did and the friends he lost...........it took time and trust for him to talk to me about it.
I was a good day and the ice was broken .......the old bloke to the young bloke.
The year after that I waited at his house at the usual time.......no one came and a for sale sign on the house.
Ron.

PS

I do the local Nowra march with my Studebaker giving the WW2 blokes a ride..........sadly they are now joining their war mates more and more every year.

[jimr1]

Will be at Boronia RSL , for dawn service , I always put a poppy down. My grate grandad , and his brother were killed one on the Somme , the other at the battle of Loos , My other grandad was wounded in the leg on the Somme. My uncle ww2 1939 /45 . Then my Dad was in Palestine . They've all gone now . We will remember them , lest we forget ... Jim

[SSmith]

Still deciding CBD or Maygar barracks, broadmeadows - just a reserve base now but was the place where vic diggers trained 100yrs ago.

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[loanrangie]

My Grandfather was a Rat of Tobruk, worked on the Burma Railway and survived Changi prison - if only we had his medals to march with.

[Mick_Marsh]

if only we had his medals to march with.
You can get replicas. I forget who you ask.

[incisor]

My Grandfather was a Rat of Tobruk, worked on the Burma Railway and survived Changi prison - if only we had his medals to march with.
talk about doing it the hard way...

[DiscoMick]

My Grandfather was a Rat of Tobruk, worked on the Burma Railway and survived Changi prison - if only we had his medals to march with.


That's doing it tough. It would have been a miracle to survive the Burma railway - I've been there and seen what it was like. Incidentally, on the subject of that railway I recommend the movie 'The Railway Man' with Colin Thiele and Nicole Kidman. It was filmed on the site and I've seen the place where it was filmed so its authentic. Its a true story too. You might like to rent it to watch this weekend if you're looking for a good movie relevant to Anzac Day.

[LGM]

I am in Turkey at the moment and have done the required pilgrimage at ANZAC Cove and walked (climbed / descended) the ground from the Nek to Shrapnel Valley cemetery. Looking forward to ANZAC day itself but am somewhat relieved that I won't be at the actual ceremony (that's another story).


Very moving to actually be there on the ground. God only knows the suffering those guys endured.


Keeping my eye out for Landy's. Have seen plenty of military Defenders one Freelander and one RR Sport. Not seen as single Disco of any description.


Life in a small hotel in rural Turkey has its challenges' especially when it comes to internet connectivity and hot water!

[Dinty]

Redoing these tyres again and others
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our yard and my garage storage area was flooded last Tuesday, I will be cleaning up for a long time to come, but I'm hoping for a nice day on Saturday (no rain please) cheers Dennis

[Saitch]

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My brother left this morning for Colloroy hoping that there is an alternative landing site as there's no beach there ATM.:(
The surfboat's already down there!
I hope all goes well for all involved.
There will be a story on my mothers Dad who was in Gallipoli. He was with the RANBT, under Lt-Commander (later Rear Admiral) Bracegirdle, so was one of the first in & last out. A lucky man indeed.
Steve

[loanrangie]

You can get replicas. I forget who you ask.

My aunty has them, ironically she lives in Japan.

[loanrangie]

That's doing it tough. It would have been a miracle to survive the Burma railway - I've been there and seen what it was like. Incidentally, on the subject of that railway I recommend the movie 'The Railway Man' with Colin Thiele and Nicole Kidman. It was filmed on the site and I've seen the place where it was filmed so its authentic. Its a true story too. You might like to rent it to watch this weekend if you're looking for a good movie relevant to Anzac Day.

Colin Firth it was, yes it was a great and very moving movie and really brought to me what it would have been like for my Grandad.
Unfortunately he died before i was born, not long after i turned 18 i went to visit my grandmother in Hobart.
When she saw me she burst into tears because i am a spitting image of my grandfather, when i see photo's of him its quite eerie looking at yourself.

[The ho har's]

Had a current digger come into today. He said he will be in The Village parade tomorrow:) I told him look for a 101 :D I wonder if he will see it amongst the other 5 or 6 vehicles :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Dark61]

My Grandfather was a Rat of Tobruk, worked on the Burma Railway and survived Changi prison - if only we had his medals to march with.


Hello Mate ,


My Father went in the bag at Singapore and survived the Railway, just. I think you can only get replacement medals from the Government if you are the original recipient. Otherwise , you would have to purchase them from a private firm.
cheers,
D

[loanrangie]

Hello Mate ,


My Father went in the bag at Singapore and survived the Railway, just. I think you can only get replacement medals from the Government if you are the original recipient. Otherwise , you would have to purchase them from a private firm.
cheers,
D

The originals are still in the family except no one speaks to the holder and she lives in Japan.

[p38arover]

I'm undecided whether to go into Sydney for the big march or to watch the local one. Probably local as I hate Sydney.

EDIT: It seems there won't be a local march (except from the RSL to the memorial) so it looks like I'll be going to Sydney.

[ezyrama]

We have 3x88" series 2a's and a 109" from GCLRO chauffering veterans who cant walk the length of the extended march in the Nerang RSL march tomorrow. They also have a gun buggy, jeep, blitz truck and a convertable Rolls Royce joining in on the parade.


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[Chops]

Dragging Leeanne down to the Dawn Service at Berwick in the morning. (I'm sure she hates me for this;)) Its trying to rain here at the moment, so could be another wet one this year.
Went to the Cranbourne Service last year, but couldn't hear a thing due to traffic screaming past :mad:

Lest We Forget

[bell1975]

I'm going to miss wearing my Grandfather's medals at the Waddy Point dawn service this year unfortunately.

Instead I'll be at a ceremony being held at the Maheno Wreck on Fraser Island. The original bell from the wreck has been returned to Maryborough, Queensland to have several replicas cast before it returns to its usual home at the Maheno State School in the SE of the south island of NZ. One replicas will be on display at the Maritime Museum in Brisbane and the other week be at Happy Valley on the island.

My 5 year old daughter will proudly wear her Great Grandfather's medals in our local parade matching with her school classmates.

May you all have a great day.

[tact]

I will be at the dawn service at the cenotaph in Kuala Lumpur. My Malaysian/Chinese wife and our 6yo son will be there too. After that the "gunfire breakfast" at the NZ Ambassador's residence (Australia and New Zealand take turns to host alternate years).

[jerryd]

Going to our local parade

The Dayboro Grapevine - Apr2015_ANZAC Day, 2015 (http://www.dayborograpevine.com.au/index.php/News-Local-Groups/Apr2015_ANZAC-Day-2015.html)


Darren Coggan made a great album called "War Stories" all about the Anzacs, here's one of my favourite tracks


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv6n7L9NxHQ

[Xtreme]

A spectacular Rising Sun (Badge) after a very moving dawn service at Dee Why beach (Sydney) this morning.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/179.jpg

[Saitch]

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My brother left this morning for Colloroy hoping that there is an alternative landing site as there's no beach there ATM.:(
The surfboat's already down there!
I hope all goes well for all involved.
There will be a story on my mothers Dad who was in Gallipoli. He was with the RANBT, under Lt-Commander (later Rear Admiral) Bracegirdle, so was one of the first in & last out. A lucky man indeed.
Steve
Our Granddad on the surfboat this morning:)

[malleefowl]

Attended the local Red Cliffs service.A large crowd with the parade led by Serios1,2 perenties and a series 1 SW providing transport for aged veterans

[dan007]

Dawn service.
Then day at the beach.....

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[LGM]

Attended the Dawn Service at Gelibolou (Turkey). This was basically the second tier for those who could not get to the main one at ANZAC cove. Very well done and quite moving with around 3000 in attendance.


Aussie Surf Boats rowing ashore in the darkness, a very good high school band and an outstanding choir from Australia added to the occasion. The organisation must have required a lot of effort by many who no doubt spent considerable time and effort getting this together.


Our Turk hosts were excellent and the Mayor of Gelibolou gave a very well considered speech.


All in all glad I have walked the ground over the last week and attended the Dawn Service.

[Saitch]

A good turnout for the surfboats at Colloroy.

[loanrangie]

Had a great bbq on a beautiful property , stuffed ourselves with greek,turkish and aussid food. An ex serviceman gave everyone a run down on the conflicts that our diggers had fought in since 1915.

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[mick88]

The Perenties at the Mildura March.


Cheers, Mick.

[mick88]

A couple more pics.


Cheers, Mick.

[101 Ron]

Just before the start of the Nowra march 2015.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/215.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/ron%203/DSCN0116_zpsdqj7ghjr.jpg.html)
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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/218.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/ron%203/DSCN0117_zpspbqvnke9.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/219.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/ron%203/DSCN0118_zpsy70izpxc.jpg.html)

[DiscoMick]

Our school had a very moving ceremony on Thursday morning. Saw some students in tears as they watched videos from Gallipoli.
Then got up for the dawn service at Maleny. Big crowd blocked the main road and overflowed. Lots of kids there early. Very simple and appropriate I thought.
Then, as dawn had not actually arrived after it was over, we went home to sleep in.
Glad to see no politicians involved as my opinion is it should not be about them.

[Carzee]

The Perenties at the Mildura March. cheers, Mick.

Mick, permission to put the Mildura pics in our 2015 ANZAC Day March album please. :)
see 2015 ANZAC Day parades - REMLR Wiki (http://www.remlr.com/wiki/index.php'title=2015_ANZAC_Day_parades)

[DefenderSte]

Working Night Shift but managed to catch my local dawn parade but only just.

Very moving and it was packed in comparasen to last year and like has already been said lots of children there too which i thought was nice.....:D:D

[Saitch]

Collaroy Surfboats
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RPhg-jmMSD0&feature=youtu.be

[mick88]

Mick, permission to put the Mildura pics in our 2015 ANZAC Day March album please. :)
see 2015 ANZAC Day parades - REMLR Wiki (http://www.remlr.com/wiki/index.php'title=2015_ANZAC_Day_parades)

Yes,
go for it!
I will get some of them in the Red Cliffs March too if you like.

Cheers, Mick.

[Carzee]

Yes,
go for it!
I will get some of them in the Red Cliffs March too if you like.

Cheers, Mick.

Thx, those digs in polys are RVR Infantry? (Looks like their colour patch)

Red Cliffs would be icing on the cake.

[Carzee]

What is the ARN of the GS Perentie?

[mick88]

Thx, those digs in polys are RVR Infantry? (Looks like their colour patch)

Red Cliffs would be icing on the cake.

Yes they are, one is a guy from work.

[mick88]

What is the ARN of the GS Perentie?

I will get it tomorrow, as I only just dropped it back to the owner half an hour ago.

[mick88]

Link to Red Cliffs pics.
Red Cliffs was a WW1 Soldier Settlement (irrigation area, predominantly vineyards) and approximately 170 of the settlers served at Gallipoli.

PHOTOS: Anzac Day 2015, Red Cliffs Service | Sunraysia Daily (http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/3036180/photos-anzac-day-2015-red-cliffs-service/?cs=2663#slide=2)

Link to Robinvale/Euston pics.
Robinvale/Euston March.
Robinvale was WW2 Soldier Settlement, also an irrigation area mainly of vineyards/citrus.
Robinvale is the sister town of Villers Bretonneux in France.
Euston is a small town in NSW, on the opposite side of the Murray River to Robinvale.


PHOTOS: Anzac Day 2015, Robinvale and Euston Services | Sunraysia Daily (http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/3036277/photos-anzac-day-2015-robinvale-and-euston-services/?cs=1763#slide=26)


Link to Merbein pics.
The WW1 Soldier Settlement of Birdwoodton, named after General Birdwood known as "Birdie" by the Australian ANZAC troops is in the Merbein area.
Birdwoodton, also an irrigation Soldier Settlement area of vineyards and citrus was commenced in 1917, before the end of WW1.
PHOTOS: Anzac Day in Sunraysia 2014 | Sunraysia Daily (http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/2242962/photos-anzac-day-in-sunraysia-2014/#slide=2)

Below are a couple of links to other ANZAC Services in the district.

PHOTOS: Anzac Day 2015, Ouyen Dawn Service | Sunraysia Daily (http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/3036195/photos-anzac-day-2015-ouyen-dawn-service/?cs=2663#slide=1)

PHOTOS: Anzac Day 2015, Irymple Service | Sunraysia Daily (http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/3036154/photos-anzac-day-2015-irymple-service/?cs=2663#slide=1)

PHOTOS: Anzac Day 2015, Wentworth and Curlwaa services and march | Sunraysia Daily (http://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/story/3036286/photos-anzac-day-2015-wentworth-and-curlwaa-services-and-march/?cs=2663#slide=1)

Cheers, Mick.

[Carzee]

Thx Mick, a historic collection there. Interesting heritage in that area.

[EastFreo]

I got to the dawn service in Manjimup WA with my father and son. My son was carrying the blanket my grandfather used on Gallipolli. The RSL did a great job (and put on a great breakfast after).