Creswick Remembrance Day Services
2017
MC - Alan Morris President Creswick-Smeaton RSL
Good morning Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys and Girls.
We would like to acknowledge we are meeting on Jaara people country, of which members and elders of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears have been custodians for many centuries.
On this land, the Jaara people have performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal.
We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region.
On behalf of the Creswick- Smeaton RSL Sub Branch I welcome you to this 99th anniversary commemoration of the armistice, which ended the First World War.
MC - Alan Morris President Creswick-Smeaton RSL
Good morning Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys and Girls.
We would like to acknowledge we are meeting on Jaara people country, of which members and elders of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears have been custodians for many centuries.
On this land, the Jaara people have performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal.
We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region.
On behalf of the Creswick- Smeaton RSL Sub Branch I welcome you to this 99th anniversary commemoration of the armistice, which ended the First World War.
World War I began in 1914 and lasted for four years. More than 60000 Australians were killed, 156000 wounded, gassed or taken prisoner and many more suffered for the rest of their lives.
At 5am on 11 November 1918, the German government representatives accepted the Armistice terms presented to them by the allies.
The armistice became effective at 11am the same day, and as the guns fell silent on the Western Front in France and Belgium, four years of hostilities ended.
In Australia and the other allied countries, 11th November became known as Armistice Day, a day to remember those who died in World War 1.
After World War II the Australian Government agreed to the United Kingdom's proposal that Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars.
Today the loss of all lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day in Australia and the other commonwealth countries.
As a mark of respect to those who have died and suffered, we will be observing one minute’s silence at 1100 to reflect on the loss and suffering caused by war.
Fredrick Charles Clifton was born in 1890 in Talbot and was working as a metal ceiling fitter when he enlisted on the 17 August 1914 with Service Number 780, rank of Private with the 6th Battalion AIF
He shipped out to Gallipoli on HMAT ‘Hororata” on 19 October and was part of the landing on 25 April 1915.
By 8 May he was listed as missing in action, and it was assumed after testimony by one of his mates that he was possibly a prisoner. As it turned out he did survive, having received wounds to the left side of his body and left leg, and he was transferred to Imtarpa hospital Malta on 7 July 1915.
On the 24 July he transferred to Ricasole Hospital and re-joined his unit on the 31July.
Two weeks later on 8 August after the Lone Pine battle he went missing again, but this time he was never seen again. A court of enquiry was held and in April 1916 it was found that Fred had been KIA on the Gallipoli Peninsula and was probably buried close to where he fell.
Lance Corporal Frederick Charles Clifton was just 25 when he died, his name is on our cenotaph here and his name is also on the Lone Pine Memorial in Gallipoli.
In 1921 his widowed mother Catherine, received the Kings Message and Memorial Scroll, Memorial Plaque, and the Victory Medal, British Star and British War Medal
Many of you here are at the same age when many more Australians volunteered and never got to live their lives as you all do now. You should never forget their sacrifices.
At 5am on 11 November 1918, the German government representatives accepted the Armistice terms presented to them by the allies.
The armistice became effective at 11am the same day, and as the guns fell silent on the Western Front in France and Belgium, four years of hostilities ended.
In Australia and the other allied countries, 11th November became known as Armistice Day, a day to remember those who died in World War 1.
After World War II the Australian Government agreed to the United Kingdom's proposal that Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars.
Today the loss of all lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day in Australia and the other commonwealth countries.
As a mark of respect to those who have died and suffered, we will be observing one minute’s silence at 1100 to reflect on the loss and suffering caused by war.
Fredrick Charles Clifton was born in 1890 in Talbot and was working as a metal ceiling fitter when he enlisted on the 17 August 1914 with Service Number 780, rank of Private with the 6th Battalion AIF
He shipped out to Gallipoli on HMAT ‘Hororata” on 19 October and was part of the landing on 25 April 1915.
By 8 May he was listed as missing in action, and it was assumed after testimony by one of his mates that he was possibly a prisoner. As it turned out he did survive, having received wounds to the left side of his body and left leg, and he was transferred to Imtarpa hospital Malta on 7 July 1915.
On the 24 July he transferred to Ricasole Hospital and re-joined his unit on the 31July.
Two weeks later on 8 August after the Lone Pine battle he went missing again, but this time he was never seen again. A court of enquiry was held and in April 1916 it was found that Fred had been KIA on the Gallipoli Peninsula and was probably buried close to where he fell.
Lance Corporal Frederick Charles Clifton was just 25 when he died, his name is on our cenotaph here and his name is also on the Lone Pine Memorial in Gallipoli.
In 1921 his widowed mother Catherine, received the Kings Message and Memorial Scroll, Memorial Plaque, and the Victory Medal, British Star and British War Medal
Many of you here are at the same age when many more Australians volunteered and never got to live their lives as you all do now. You should never forget their sacrifices.
I'd now like to introduce some of our local school children who will be reading a selection of poems , starting with from
Creswick Primary School. -- New Generation Vets - Joe Appleton and Molly Davies
Newlyn Primary School -- For the Fallen - Felicity and Laurelai
North Creswick -- A Poem for Remembrance Day - Kiera Mold & Regan Budd
Reading Rev Rosemary Carter – Uniting Church Creswick / Clunes
Creswick Primary School. -- New Generation Vets - Joe Appleton and Molly Davies
Newlyn Primary School -- For the Fallen - Felicity and Laurelai
North Creswick -- A Poem for Remembrance Day - Kiera Mold & Regan Budd
Reading Rev Rosemary Carter – Uniting Church Creswick / Clunes
Would all who wish ta lay a wreath please come forward;
Hepburn Shire - Don Henderson
Creswick-Smeaton RSL - Ken Fitzsimon
Australian Red Cross - Norah Stubbs
Legacy Club Creswick-.Ballarat - Jack Sewell
Creswick Senior Citizens - Brian Reasons
Lions - Kevin O’Hehir
Creswick Primary School - Chloe Tippett and Kadin Long
Newlyn Primary School - Natasha
North Creswick Primary School - Regan Budd and Zac Frank
Mt Blowhard Primary School - Tom Jacks
If you are able, could you please be upstanding
Last Post
The Ode
Silence
Rouse
Advance Australia Fair
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Last Post
The Ode
Silence
Rouse
Advance Australia Fair
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
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Photos courtesy: Terry Hope