Creswick Remembrance Day Services
1961
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13 November 1964
Remember, That We, Also May Play Our Part
“As we perform this act of remembrance let us make up our minds that we, too, will play our part on the road that leads to world peace,” said Shire President Cr. E. J. Semmens to the Remembrance Day gathering at the war memorial at Creswick on Wednesday.
Children from Creswick State and St. Augustine’s schools marched to the memorial and some two dozen adults assembled.
Wreaths were placed on behalf of the Sire, RSL, RSL Auxiliaries, Red Cross and school.
In the background, came the whistle from Ryall’s mill, signaling their pause for remembrance.
At the memorial column, the act of silent remembrance was opened and closed by the sound of the nearby fire station.
Explaining the ceremony to the children, Cr. Semmens said that nearly 50 years have passed since the declaration of the armistice ending the first world war.
“Today we are meant to take part in an act of remembrance of all those who gave their lives in defense of our country during the years that have gone. The shock of the immense losses suffered, has softened with time. A generation of young people who knew them not, is growing up, while the years have garnered numbers of those who were close to them. It is right, therefore, that we continue as a nation to dedicate ourselves to this annual act of remembrance,” Cr. Semmens said.
“Those who fell could, with justice, ask the questions- What use have you made of the freedom we gave you, for which we paid with our lives? Or have you forgotten us in the mad rush to grasp the unworthy baubles that lure you from the way of understanding, which leads to peace and friendship?
“Some of the first world war men are still with us- like ‘Dodger’ Dean, here, and men of the second world war like Fred James, who are still giving a lead in public affairs,” said Cr. Semmens, looking around at the group of ex-servicemen.
“Now the time approaches for the act of remembrance,” he continued. “As you recall the sacrifices made for you, make in your mind that you, too, will play a worthy part in finishing the work they were unable to complete. Do this so that the days of universal peace will be brought nearer to realization and will not remain as a mere mirage or a Visionary dream while the years go by.”
Remember, That We, Also May Play Our Part
“As we perform this act of remembrance let us make up our minds that we, too, will play our part on the road that leads to world peace,” said Shire President Cr. E. J. Semmens to the Remembrance Day gathering at the war memorial at Creswick on Wednesday.
Children from Creswick State and St. Augustine’s schools marched to the memorial and some two dozen adults assembled.
Wreaths were placed on behalf of the Sire, RSL, RSL Auxiliaries, Red Cross and school.
In the background, came the whistle from Ryall’s mill, signaling their pause for remembrance.
At the memorial column, the act of silent remembrance was opened and closed by the sound of the nearby fire station.
Explaining the ceremony to the children, Cr. Semmens said that nearly 50 years have passed since the declaration of the armistice ending the first world war.
“Today we are meant to take part in an act of remembrance of all those who gave their lives in defense of our country during the years that have gone. The shock of the immense losses suffered, has softened with time. A generation of young people who knew them not, is growing up, while the years have garnered numbers of those who were close to them. It is right, therefore, that we continue as a nation to dedicate ourselves to this annual act of remembrance,” Cr. Semmens said.
“Those who fell could, with justice, ask the questions- What use have you made of the freedom we gave you, for which we paid with our lives? Or have you forgotten us in the mad rush to grasp the unworthy baubles that lure you from the way of understanding, which leads to peace and friendship?
“Some of the first world war men are still with us- like ‘Dodger’ Dean, here, and men of the second world war like Fred James, who are still giving a lead in public affairs,” said Cr. Semmens, looking around at the group of ex-servicemen.
“Now the time approaches for the act of remembrance,” he continued. “As you recall the sacrifices made for you, make in your mind that you, too, will play a worthy part in finishing the work they were unable to complete. Do this so that the days of universal peace will be brought nearer to realization and will not remain as a mere mirage or a Visionary dream while the years go by.”
12 November 1965
It Was A Quiet Corner For Remembrance Day
The little crowd around the war memorial at Creswick yesterday at 11 a.m. had a quiet corner to itself to Remembrance Day observation.
In the background a mill whistle marked 11 o’clock just before the fire siren set the two minutes silence; traffic which had been normal, seemed to die to a minimum-only two sets of tyres swished down the high way as the assemblage stood with bowed heads until Mr. F. James recited the remembrance ode.
They watched wreaths placed for the Shire of Creswick, the RSL, RSL Auxiliary, Creswick and St. Augustine’s Schools and other people.
Earlier, Shire President Cr. R. Bradshaw, who had also placed a wreath at Kingston, spoke of the ceremony.
“I suppose that in this gathering there is not one who has not had someone near and dear to them serving his or her country and although many returned to us unscathed, we must never forget those who gave their lives and those who are still in hospital as a result of war service,” Cr Bradshaw said.
“I think that if they could give us a message as we commemorate here today, it would be, ‘Only those deserve freedom who are prepared to defend it.’”
It Was A Quiet Corner For Remembrance Day
The little crowd around the war memorial at Creswick yesterday at 11 a.m. had a quiet corner to itself to Remembrance Day observation.
In the background a mill whistle marked 11 o’clock just before the fire siren set the two minutes silence; traffic which had been normal, seemed to die to a minimum-only two sets of tyres swished down the high way as the assemblage stood with bowed heads until Mr. F. James recited the remembrance ode.
They watched wreaths placed for the Shire of Creswick, the RSL, RSL Auxiliary, Creswick and St. Augustine’s Schools and other people.
Earlier, Shire President Cr. R. Bradshaw, who had also placed a wreath at Kingston, spoke of the ceremony.
“I suppose that in this gathering there is not one who has not had someone near and dear to them serving his or her country and although many returned to us unscathed, we must never forget those who gave their lives and those who are still in hospital as a result of war service,” Cr Bradshaw said.
“I think that if they could give us a message as we commemorate here today, it would be, ‘Only those deserve freedom who are prepared to defend it.’”