Anzac Day. We shouldn't have to hide this year.

[bob10]

At least this year I shouldn't have to sneak down like a mongrel dog the lay a wreath for my Great GF, GF, and Father. A song from Tony Cook.

Tony Cook Long Live The Brave A Defence Force tribute - YouTube (https://youtu.be/WI8VKEF7Ukc)

[Tins]

At least this year I shouldn't have to sneak down like a mongrel dog the lay a wreath for my Great GF, GF, and Father. A song from Tony Cook.

Tony Cook Long Live The Brave A Defence Force tribute - YouTube (https://youtu.be/WI8VKEF7Ukc)

We shouldn't have had to hide last year either. But cancel culture will come for The Dawn Service. If we don't take a stand then then we never will.

[SPROVER]

Yes I think it's absolute rubbish from Daniel Andrews here in Vic as well. Only 1400 service men and women allowed to the shrine of remembrance, but a few hours later there will be 75,000 people at the MCG for the footy. I hope people turn up in thousands at the shrine to remember all the lives lost.

[bob10]

There will be only one main service this year in Sandgate, the 5 AM Dawn Service in Memorial Park, then a march at 9.15 . After the march service and ex-service members will be invited back to the Sub-branch. There will be no service after the march. During the last year , Sub-branch members had to physically get out and identify local veterans who needed help, and in some cases door knock individuals to check on their welfare. The Sandgate Sub-branch enlisted the help of the community, businesses , and the Veterans Motorcycle Club, [ who were incredibly valuable during the pandemic. ]

What we should realise is that the decision as to how many gather at one time is determined by the RSL, taking into account the age and health of older veterans. Government follows the advice of the RSL. The health and well being of these older veterans is the determining factor. And so it should be.

[Old Farang]

Heads up to anybody interested.

If I understood her correctly, on Anzac Day Landline is going to broadcast a segment about "Bill the Bastard" and the bronze statue in his honour now on display in Murrumburrah NSW.

I have recently read a book about him, and what he did in WW1.

[NavyDiver]

Marching maybe or will be doing a silent one with a few mates. Not stress either way Remembering and Respect not political is fine with me.
It does not need to be where others can see

https://news.navy.gov.au/images/cache/746x497/crop/images%7Ccms-image-000005903.jpg

[Old Farang]

Anzac Day 2021 on the ABC
Anzac Day 2021 on the ABC - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-09/anzac-day-2021-on-the-abc/100056994)

No matter where you are on Anzac Day this year, you can commemorate April 25 with us.


The ABC will have comprehensive broadcast coverage of Anzac Day services and events including the opportunity to Light up the Dawn from wherever you may be — in your living room, at the end of your driveway, on your balcony, or at your farm gate.


Coverage includes commemorations and local marches in towns and cities around Australia as well as special Anzac Day programming.

[Old Farang]

Not forgotten:
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Letitia Leake used $40m inheritance to help 50,000 wounded Anzacs during WWILetitia Leake used $40m inheritance to help 50,000 wounded Anzacs during WWI - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-23/glencoe-heiress-who-ran-anzac-hospital-in-uk/100055656)

When World War I began, a squatter's daughter from South Australia was living in a stately British home.

She was worth the equivalent of more than $40 million and had ties with the royal family, but rather than keep the horrors of war at a distance, she opened her doors and cared for 50,000 wounded Anzac soldiers on her estate during the conflict.

[Old Farang]

Perth lockdown for three days will see Anzac Day services cancelled, residents urged to stay indoors
Perth lockdown for three days will see Anzac Day services cancelled, residents urged to stay indoors - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-23/perth-plunged-into-three-day-lockdown-after-hotel-covid/100091188)


Perth and the Peel region have been plunged into a three-day lockdown after several people contracted COVID-19 while staying in hotel quarantine.

Anzac Day services around the Perth and Peel regions have been cancelled, with Mr McGowan urging people to take part in driveway dawn services instead.

[NavyDiver]

one to remember sadly


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpTQaf-5IxY&t=972s

[bob10]

Well, Dawn service at Sandgate was special. I've never seen so many people, I don't think. A quiet understated service, the focus on those no longer here, no patriotic speeches, the park in darkness, just the Cenotaph lights lighting up the names of the fallen. And right at the end, the biggest mobs of parrots flew over, wheeling in the sky, calling to each other, happy in their celebration of life, it seemed. A perfect metaphor for the day. And on the way home, along the beachfront, the sun just rising above the horizon , I heard this song on the radio, by Eric Bogle. The gift of years, written about an old Gallipoli digger, who went back after 75 years to the grave of his old mate. Never heard it before, but it seemed like a perfect song for the moment. Some one is smiling down on me, I reckon.

The Gift of Years - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ds_1gC9PHY)

[bob10]

Heads up to anybody interested.

If I understood her correctly, on Anzac Day Landline is going to broadcast a segment about "Bill the Bastard" and the bronze statue in his honour now on display in Murrumburrah NSW.

I have recently read a book about him, and what he did in WW1.




" Bill the Bastard ".

Meet 'Bill the Bastard', the unlikely war horse hero from the Battle of Romani (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/meet-bill-the-bastard-the-unlikely-war-horse-hero-from-the-battle-of-romani/ar-BB1g0WNH?ocid=msedgntp)

[shwza]

Lest we forget

Aboriginal soldiers (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/ww1/Pages/Aboriginal-soldiers.aspx)

Aboriginal service during the First World War | Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au/about/our-work/projects/indigenous-service)

Indigenous defence service | Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/indigenous)

We're all in this together.

Say no to fascists

[Saitch]

'Amen' to that!


https://www.facebook.com/LibraryArchivesNT/posts/this-is-dolly-garinyi-she-was-called-corporal-dolly-because-she-was-the-leader-o/1942680592542607/

[Saitch]

Bob, you may have an F/A-18 overhead in an hour, or so.

[pop058]

My ride for the day 😁170532

[bob10]

Bob, you may have an F/A-18 overhead in an hour, or so.

Well, two ex RAAFIE types I get up to no good with were excited about that, but when the FA18 flew over, we were in the Bar, and missed it. You get that. One of the fellows spent many years with the AFP, and tells a very good story. At home now waiting for the Grand Kids to come. LG.

[NavyDiver]

Good crowd in Melbourne. Dawn service in the front yard to start the day properly. Kookaburra helped make it a great start to the day.

Two up games post march at Young and Jacksons was a hoot. My cashless card armed status saw me not loosing a cent[thumbsupbig]

A lost PTSD type POW/hostage from Afghanistan was drafted to the the NAVY section by me as he seemed to be getting trouble finding the rabble mix at the back. The March marshalls looked baffled what to do with him. Ring-ins fit with navy types [biggrin]

Feed at China town saw a few of us in the Exford hotel. Worth a look if your in Melbourne. The pressed tin roof and old school bits had me fitting in well.

[RANDLOVER]

This year I reflected on those who'd served and the fallen while on my driveway, and then on how I still fit into my army coat form 30+ years ago, only to then realise I'd removed the lining and I am sure I used to be able to wear it over a bush jacket, and jumper.

[spie]

I did the same light a candle on the front gate and have a cuppa as the sun came up that I did last year. Used to go to the march with Granddad many years ago but sadly his time here has long past

[3toes]

My son surprised me asking on ANZAC day to go to the local Commonwealth War Graves cemetery to remember them

[NavyDiver]

My son surprised me asking on ANZAC day to go to the local Commonwealth War Graves cemetery to remember them
My son showed me a picture of a 15 year old navy kid. Got to love our kids mate.

[bob10]

Lest we forget

Aboriginal soldiers (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/ww1/Pages/Aboriginal-soldiers.aspx)

Aboriginal service during the First World War | Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au/about/our-work/projects/indigenous-service)

Indigenous defence service | Australian War Memorial (https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/indigenous)

We're all in this together.

Say no to fascists

When they were in Khaki they were just another soldier. When they came back, they were just another abo. My Dad said they couldn't have a beer with their black mates after the war, because their mates weren't allowed in the pubs. Many a fight was had over that.