ANZAC DAY ACTIVITIES - MONDAY 25 APRIL 2011
I'm sure members check the details of ANZAC Day dawn services and marches in their own area so I'll just put in details for Sydney for
those who are visiting or attending.
DAWN SERVICE - SCHOOL OF MILITARY ENGINEERING
A Gunfire Breakfast will commence at 0450 hrs in the vicinity of the RAE Monument. The Catafalque Party will mount at 0510 hrs
and the service will commence shortly after. On completion of the service a breakfast will be available at the
Other Ranks Mess followed by traditional ANZAC Day activities at the Peeler VC Club.
Note that this service is very popular so if you are attending please try and get there by 0430 hrs.
Ample car parking is available.
DAWN SERVICE - GEORGES HEIGHTS
The service will be conducted on the parade ground of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust precinct commencing at 0530 hrs.
Following the service there will be the traditional Gunfire Breakfast for those who require to be fortified by a beverage
manufactured in Bundaberg, and also a light breakfast will be provided by the Mosman Lions Club for a nominal charge.
Parking is available under the control of the SES.
ANZAC DAY MARCH - SYDNEY
Assemble on the corner of Phillip and Bent Streets in front of the Legal and General
building by 1000 hrs. Step off time is usually around 1100 hrs which will give us time to renew acquaintances and
take refreshment before the long march to Hyde Park. The Banner Party has been appointed in advance, and after
it has formed up we will assemble behind it. Coat, tie and medals please.
ANZAC DAY REUNION AND LUNCHEON - SYDNEY
As usual the reunion will be held at the Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Hall on the corner of
Alexander and Ady Streets, Hunters Hill. A high quality buffet lunch will be served at 1400 hrs.
Again we have managed to keep the cost down to $45.00 per head which includes drinks. To put it on at
this low price we need to know early the numbers attending, so please submit your return slip as soon as possible.
Those who turn up unannounced the cost will be $60.00 a head.
ANZAC DAY RAFFLE
The raffle is on again and your tickets are enclosed. The prizes are:
First Prize: 3" ships clock and barometer
Second Prize: 6" ships clock
Third Prize: 3" barometer
These popular prizes are made of brass and mounted on polished hardwood.
The tickets are still only $1.00 each or ten for $10.00.