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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: broncos11 on April 14, 2015, 12:26:00 PM
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Hi
My surf boat crew are doing this on Anzac Day. Quite a logistical effort from Kingscliff but well worth it. My grandad was one of the first landed at Gallipoli and very very lucky to live to tell the tail. My kids are involved also as well as local schools with the wreath making. Gives me goose bumps.
And in true anzac spirit I'm under duress as I've held off a hernia operation until I row!!! Small price I reckon.
Please come down if your near northern beaches.
http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/event/100-years-100-boats-anzac-beach-memorial (http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/event/100-years-100-boats-anzac-beach-memorial)
Dave
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Dave, I am sure you will have a great time rowing for the Anzacs and dare I say it, there will be a tear or two as well. Enjoy. ;)
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Enjoy dave :cup:
If I was still living down that way I would definitely go..
You and your family have great day mate..
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Here is Broncos11 grandfather. One of the first in & one of the very last out. His last order was to destroy all the comms in the trenches, His C.O. (Bracegirdle) ordered him to leave his rifle, pick up an ax & destroy all comms!
(Now we know where Dave gets his dress sense from ;D)
Good on you Mate. Hope all goes well & say a few words & maybe a few tears, for me.
Steve
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Hi
And in true anzac spirit I'm under duress as I've held off a hernia operation until I row!!! Small price I reckon.
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Dave
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Feel the love!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=X8Ow1nlafOg#t=15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=X8Ow1nlafOg#t=15)
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can someone confirm if they are doing the dawn service at Waddy Point - FI this year...?? thx
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Kinda on topic ... does anyone know if there's a league and or union Anzac test (s) a ranged?
Be seriously disappointed if there wasn't both given its the anniversary
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Good luck and great to see that more and more people are getting involved.
The school my girls go to are having a camp in the hall ( only the grade 6) before they go to the dawn service.
My daughter is busily practicing for the Anzac Day parade at her school where she will be performing the last post and Rous.
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can someone confirm if they are doing the dawn service at Waddy Point - FI this year...?? thx
I have read on Kingfisher resort site that there will be a service being held at the Maheno this year 10 am,The ships bell will be bought over from New Zealand by school children from the town of Maheno ..
Would say dawn service at Waddy is still on as per Fraser Coast chronicle ..http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/news/anzac-day-services-and-parades-on-the-fraser-coast/1841492/
(http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/news/anzac-day-services-and-parades-on-the-fraser-coast/1841492/)http://www.adamkilpatrick.com/gig_calendar/ (http://www.adamkilpatrick.com/gig_calendar/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro6vV_-LqMY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro6vV_-LqMY)
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Hmmmmmm,
5m swells on the Wed/Thurs forecast!!!!!!
Not conducive to an inexperienced crew and sweep and me with hernia!!!
Dare say they'll have a contingency plan if needed.
Dave
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A good serving or two of " Gunfire " before you set off will see you to the beach for sure ..
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Will march at Pottsville with my daughter this year. Grandpas five uncles all served and four made it home. One died at Gaba Tepe and was not recovered so is there still. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/21/a99a30e6cb3210abfa6117b8ea5dbfde.jpg)
My wife's side lost two and the third spent most of his time recovering from syphillus. LOL.
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Geez Dave, I hope the weather improves for you & the other crews.
Steve
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Dawn Service at Seymour Vic then Rim Fire Brecky at the RSL . 1045AM service in Nagambie , march to the memorial in the Main St
Lest We Forget
Thank You
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Will be Dawn Service @ Charleville for me and yes
Lest We Forget
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Dawn service at Kensington RSL, followed by gunfire breakfast.
Then, for the 31st year in succession my brothers and I will carry my dad's unit banner (8th Div AASC).
Very sad that the 'red caps' have decided to 'acknowledge' the centenary of ANZAC by relegating the WW1 unit banners to the rear of the march, and to BAN all descendants from marching behind them.
In particular I am deeply saddened that this will mean that there is no-one to instruct the scouts, guides, etc carrying the banners ( who do a fantastic job) to lower the banners after the saluting dias as they pass the Eternal Flame and wheel in front of the Shrine.
As, from the inception of ANZAC Day, the entire point has been to honour and remember the fallen, it is extremely sad that these banners are no longer lowered, as they were when returned unit members were still alive and marching, and as they are still lowered by units from WW2 onwards.
For the past 10 years or so I have instructed those carrying my grandfather's WW1 Unit (21st Battalion) when and how to lower the banner. Unfortunately I won't be allowed to do that this year.
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Just waiting on an update of beach conditions tomorrow and plan B as big seas have left no beach at Collaroy. Bit of a problem when trying to beach a 100 surf boats!!!!!
I'm praying that they can, along with council, work out a way to still do original plan as it's an awesome concept. Also a Long way to tow a bloody surfboat to have it parked on footpath.
Dave
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Aired this morning on local radio Mark Knopflers WW1 Last Post tribute .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqcSWOYUE-Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqcSWOYUE-Q)
stirs the emotions ..
LEST WE FORGET
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Tomorrow Morning l will be at the dawn service in Seymour for Steven & William both from Nagambie . They left for the war from the Nagambie station & were included in the 1st 7000 taken to serve . Both returned to a different world
To Them & for us in thanks :cheers:
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We will be at the dawn service in Numurkah tomorrow to everyone who served we give thanks. My Pop served but never ever talked about it. I have his victory medal here that he gave to me one day just because. I treasure it and though I don't have the ribbon I have it on a chain and will wear it tomorrow. I might talk to our local RSL about if there is a way to get the ribbon from somewhere. Lest We Forget
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There are a number of places that do this, some a lot more expensive than others.
My local Army Reserve Battalion blokes know which aren't a rip off. I'll find out for you.
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There are a number of places that do this, some a lot more expensive than others.
My local Army Reserve Battalion blokes know which aren't a rip off. I'll find out for you.
If this is in reply to me thanks that would be good. :cheers:
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If this is in reply to me thanks that would be good. :cheers:
That it is, had meant to do it as a quote...
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Things are looking good in preparation for tomorrow. Collaroy this arvo.
Dave
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There are a number of places that do this, some a lot more expensive than others.
My local Army Reserve Battalion blokes know which aren't a rip off. I'll find out for you.
There is a crowd that advertises in the services magazine that do this. They will also make copies as for other family, I'll look too. One of pops medals hangs by a black ribbon that he used as a replacement. I kind of like it like that as that's the way he wore it for many years.
This is from one of the military mags my son got. There is others that advertise in the war memorial mag. No idea on costs.
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Great/huge numbers turned out for the dawn service in the mid mountains which is great to see, plenty of kids too. :cheers:
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Huge turn out in Seymour pre dawn had to park 1/2km away , service Very well done . Gunfire breaky at the RSL them home for 10.30am service :cup:
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Attended the Shepparton Dawn service, started raining prior/during the service only adding to the occasion, more people then iv seen there in previous years by quite a few.
Lest we forget
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There is a crowd that advertises in the services magazine that do this. They will also make copies as for other family, I'll look too. One of pops medals hangs by a black ribbon that he used as a replacement. I kind of like it like that as that's the way he wore it for many years.
This is from one of the military mags my son got. There is others that advertise in the war memorial mag. No idea on costs.
Thanks Jim I had it cleaned and have it on a thickish gold chain. Just always thought should I have it on a ribbon. I would be like you about the black ribbon if that is how he wore it.
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A huge turn out in our little country town of Willunga SA, more than double the attendance of previous years, great to see.
However, many people disappointed that the preacher running the service preaching to fear of Islam in our country," its in our backyard". There is a time and place for everything but that was not the appropriate time to slag off Islam in front of many children when this day is for remembering the ANZAC's who fought and died for their country.
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Attended the Dawn service at Charleville, good numbers there both young and old, great to see all ages showing their respects to the ANZAC's
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Went to the local service at Brighton SA, enormous turn out.
Julia Gillard didn't make it to the march to the service, she appeared in a rush after proceedings had started even though she was supposed to be one of the dignitaries at the front of the parade.
She lives just around the corner about 4 minutes walk away, probably had to get her hair done :)
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I did not attend the dawn service in Canberra but staggered to hear it reported that over 120,000 people attended - 1/3 of Canberra's population - although buoyed by interstate visitors. Last year was 37,000. This is amazing.
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Attended the small town of Kalbar's Dawn service with my family this morning and then the street parade in the town of Rosewood. Huge turn outs of people at both events, seems lots of people who don't normally attend these events have put the effort in this year being it's the 100 year commemoration. Will put a pic up later when I get a chance, but will say the cenotaph at Kalbar is very nicely done and more impressive then I'd expect such a small country town to have had.
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The Biggest attendance I've seen in the 18 odd years(bar a couple) that I've attended the dawn service in our small town of Lawrence, a population of 1200 odd people, there were some saying that 300 or so people were there.
From the service men & women followed by a few of the primary school kids marching to the cenotaph in the fog, the last post being played with a red Sun Rise reflecting on the river and the laying of wreaths, it was a very moving experience to share with so many locals and visitors.
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However, many people disappointed that the preacher running the service preaching to fear of Islam in our country," its in our backyard". There is a time and place for everything but that was not the appropriate time to slag off Islam in front of many children when this day is for remembering the ANZAC's who fought and died for their country.
Disappointing to hear, no need for that. the minster at ours spoke how a Turkish family befriended him when they visited Gallipoli and shared stories of each others families and the bond that felt they shared with Australia. It was a great story.
I did not attend the dawn service in Canberra but staggered to hear it reported that over 120,000 people attended - 1/3 of Canberra's population - although buoyed by interstate visitors. Last year was 37,000. This is amazing.
Unbelievable numbers, truly amazing.
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For those asking about medal mounting (new ribbons)
I use. http://www.elitemedals.com.au (http://www.elitemedals.com.au)
I got replica ADM and National medal mounted and at a good price a few years ago. I can't remember how much.
I've also had ribbon bars made up ~8mm high ribbon for day to day wear on uniform for about $5-10 per ribbon.
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I did not attend the dawn service in Canberra but staggered to hear it reported that over 120,000 people attended - 1/3 of Canberra's population - although buoyed by interstate visitors. Last year was 37,000. This is amazing.
Our family was there Terry, just amazing mate, at least 120,000 I'd say!
Cheers,
Disco teddy.
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Had a dawn service at the beach in Mackay about 150m from my place. First time at beach. Someone said 10k people might be generous. But good turnout just the same.
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Me and my grandad go for a row with 99 other boats. And the wreath that was presented to us during ceremony just before we went out to sea again to lay it at see.
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We are in both photos but best seen in bottom photo, closest crew coming in to beach. Blue, white, green boat.
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/anzac-day-100-boats-100-years-100-schools-a-very-aussie-ceremony-on-the-beach-20150425-1mt3lz.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/anzac-day-100-boats-100-years-100-schools-a-very-aussie-ceremony-on-the-beach-20150425-1mt3lz.html)
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This is a good overview of the day.
100 Years 100 Boats – Collaroy Beach ANZAC Day : Feature video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPhg-jmMSD0#ws)
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Well done mate :cup:
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Well done mate :cup:
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Well done Dave. I am sure you and many others were very proud. ;)
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Nice video Dave, good to see it was a cracka day weather wise and everything worked out in the end for everyone involved.