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Offline broncos11

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Anzac Day
« on: April 14, 2015, 12:26:00 PM »
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

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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2015, 04:35:47 PM »
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2015, 04:48:53 PM »
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2015, 06:54:01 PM »
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.
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2015, 11:20:25 AM »
Quote from: broncos11 on April 14, 2015, 12:26:00 PM
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2015, 05:22:12 PM »
can someone confirm if they are doing the dawn service at Waddy Point - FI this year...??  thx
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2015, 06:08:48 PM »
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2015, 07:33:44 AM »
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2015, 08:31:41 AM »
Quote from: BaseCamp on April 16, 2015, 05:22:12 PM
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.adamkilpatrick.com/gig_calendar/
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2015, 11:23:10 AM »
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.

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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2015, 11:33:42 AM »
A good  serving or two of "  Gunfire  " before you set off will see you to the beach for sure ..
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2015, 08:37:06 PM »
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.

My wife's side lost two and the third spent most of his time recovering from syphillus. LOL.


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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2015, 10:21:15 AM »
Geez Dave, I hope the weather improves for you & the other crews.
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2015, 07:51:03 PM »
Dawn Service at Seymour  Vic  then Rim Fire Brecky  at the RSL  . 1045AM  service in Nagambie , march to the memorial in the Main St


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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2015, 08:11:20 PM »
Will be Dawn Service @ Charleville for me and yes

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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2015, 08:15:33 PM »
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2015, 09:29:06 PM »
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.
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2015, 08:31:49 AM »
Aired this morning on local radio Mark Knopflers WW1 Last Post tribute .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqcSWOYUE-Q
stirs the emotions ..
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2015, 07:48:15 PM »
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
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2015, 08:34:43 PM »
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2015, 08:44:29 PM »
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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2015, 08:47:00 PM »
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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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« Reply #22 on: April 24, 2015, 08:48:33 PM »
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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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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2015, 09:47:08 PM »
Things are looking good in preparation for tomorrow. Collaroy this arvo.
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Re: Anzac Day
« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2015, 07:28:21 AM »
Quote from: B&B on April 24, 2015, 08:44:29 PM
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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