A National Day of Remembrance
Anzac Day is a National Day of Remembrance.
The 25th of April was the day when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915 to set out and capture the Gallipoli Peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the Allied Navies.This campaign was a disaster with more than 11,000 casualties and 25,500 wounded.
In 1916 the 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day.
To enable the Community to attend and pay their respects and honour the Service and Sacrifices of all Service Men and Women and their families, the Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch will be conducting the following Ceremonies:
0530hrs – Dawn Service at the Cenotaph followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Surf Club
0945hrs – Form up for the Street March on the Centre Block followed by the Citizens Commemoration of Anzac Day.
Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch Inc.
Anzac Day Ceremonies:
0530 Hours – Dawn Service
0630 Hours – Gunfire Breakfast
Anzac Memorial Park
March & Wreath Laying Ceremony
0830 Hours – Form Up
0840 Hours – March To Memorial
Commencement Of Service
Including Wreath Laying
0925 Hours March To RSL
All Welcome
Sausage Sizzle And Refreshments Available Within Sub Branch Area
N.B. No TCB Citizens’ Commemoration Or Morning Tea Able To Be Held
Greg Walker
Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch