Past commemorations of ANZAC Day on Bribie
1950 - 1978
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1950 - ANZAC Day Memorial
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| ANZAC Day Memorial on Bribie, 1950 source: JJ01_001 Jean Jarmey nee Britnell collection |
1969 - Laying the Wreath
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| Bribie Star v7(21) 9 May 1969 p.9 |
Thirty-two veterans of both wars lead the Anzac Day Parade, which commenced at the Bribie State School and marched to the roll of drums of the school band, resplendent in scarlet uniforms. Then followed the Bribie Island Boy Scout Troop with a vanguard of state school children.
Many veterans who did not march stood at attention whilst the Salute was taken by Lt. Commander G.L. Boyd, R.A.N.R.
President of the Bribie Island Branch of the R.S.L., Mr F. Lacey thanked all present for their attendance of an occasion of significance to returned men and their families. The First Loyalty Resolution was given by Mr Noel Young and the first address was presented by Father F.C. Ailwood, C. of E. The second resolution was presented by Cheryl Dyer and the third by Sandra Caird.
Wreaths were laid by Caboolture Shire Council, R.S.L. Bribie Island Sub-Branch and Ladies' Auxiliary, Toc H, C.W.A. and by other Island organisations as well as presenting books to the State School Library in honour of Anzac Day.
The Bugler played 'The Last Post', the flag was lowered and many choked with emotion as they remembered loved ones who did not return.
The veterans and friends and official guests retired to the Bribie Island Bowling Club where the combined R.S.L. Ladies Auxiliary, Toc H and the C.W.A. had set out a lavish morning tea. Mr G. Dyer thanked Lt. Comm. Boyd and Father F. Ailwood for their participation in the ceremony. Mr A. Thornely proposed a vote of thanks to "The Ladies", to which President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Mrs D. Watkins responded. Cr Johnson proposed a vote of thanks to the Bribie Island Bowling Club for use of the premises to which Mr A. Loi responded.
Anzac Day celebrations concluded at an open house held in the afternoon at the Bongaree Bowling Club."
Excerpted from: Bribie honours fallen heroes. Bribie Star v7(21) Friday May 9th 1969, page 1.
1975 - Anzac Day parade at Bribie Island
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| Anzac Day parade at Bribie Island in 1975 Photo: Stan Tutt. From MBRC Library collection P1798 |
1978 - Anzac Day parade at Bribie Island
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| Veterans of the 1914 war at Anzac Parade on Bribie Island in 1978. The ceremony was held at the Anzac memorial, corner of Toorbul Street and First Avenue. L to R: Eric Watson, Alf Duncanson, Ted Mawhinney, Roy Porter, Harold Braun. Photo: Sam Hawkins. From MBRC Library collection P1803 -------------------------------------------------------- |
References:
Bribie honours fallen heroes. Bribie Star v7(21) Friday May 9th 1969, page 1, 9.
Anzac Day plans - Committee formed to organise and conduct the Anzac Day Memorial Service [on Bribie]. Bribie Star v7(19) 11 Apr 1969 p.1
