2017
Veterans Graves Service, Creswick Cemetery
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Kingston Avenue of Honour Service
This day marks the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Like hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens, who gather at memorials in cities, suburbs and towns across Australia, we have come here to commemorate one of the most significant events in our national calendar.
Today, a new generation of our soldiers, airmen and sailors are serving in troubled locations, including Afghanistan, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Iraq, the Middle East, Sudan and the Solomon Islands. It is now a long standing tradition that on ANZAC Day we all pause to remember those that offered up their life in the defence of their nation and community, which is the greatest contribution any citizen can make.
This tradition is as relevant today as it was when our troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915. We only have to recall those Australians that have died or been injured in recent years on operations overseas and within Australia to protect Australia and its national interests.
Future generations need to be reminded that happiness has a price. For surely if happiness is the product of freedom, then freedom is the reward of courage. We should be grateful to those that have helped preserve our nation and way of life through their sacrifice. In doing so, we keep bright the memory of those lives. It is in the remembrance of these things that communities across the nation come together on this day.
Act of Remembrance
On the morning of 25th April 1915 Australian and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Gallipoli, and it was then and in the violent campaign which followed that the ANZAC tradition was forged.The elements of that tradition have inspired and offered an enduring example to later generations of Australians.On this day above all days, we remember all those, whether service personnel or civilians, of every nation, who have suffered or continue to suffer because of war. In particular, we remember those who served in the Australian defence forces on land, sea and in the air, from the Boer War through two world wars, Korea and Vietnam, to Rwanda, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan.
So we pay homage not only to those original ANZACS, but to all who died or were disabled in their service to their country. They enrich our nation’s history. Their hope was for freedom of mankind and we remember with pride their courage, their compassion and their comradeship.
May we and our successors be worthy of their sacrifice.
The Ode
“They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Last Post
Lest we Forget
Rouse
National Anthem
Today, a new generation of our soldiers, airmen and sailors are serving in troubled locations, including Afghanistan, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Iraq, the Middle East, Sudan and the Solomon Islands. It is now a long standing tradition that on ANZAC Day we all pause to remember those that offered up their life in the defence of their nation and community, which is the greatest contribution any citizen can make.
This tradition is as relevant today as it was when our troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915. We only have to recall those Australians that have died or been injured in recent years on operations overseas and within Australia to protect Australia and its national interests.
Future generations need to be reminded that happiness has a price. For surely if happiness is the product of freedom, then freedom is the reward of courage. We should be grateful to those that have helped preserve our nation and way of life through their sacrifice. In doing so, we keep bright the memory of those lives. It is in the remembrance of these things that communities across the nation come together on this day.
Act of Remembrance
On the morning of 25th April 1915 Australian and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Gallipoli, and it was then and in the violent campaign which followed that the ANZAC tradition was forged.The elements of that tradition have inspired and offered an enduring example to later generations of Australians.On this day above all days, we remember all those, whether service personnel or civilians, of every nation, who have suffered or continue to suffer because of war. In particular, we remember those who served in the Australian defence forces on land, sea and in the air, from the Boer War through two world wars, Korea and Vietnam, to Rwanda, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan.
So we pay homage not only to those original ANZACS, but to all who died or were disabled in their service to their country. They enrich our nation’s history. Their hope was for freedom of mankind and we remember with pride their courage, their compassion and their comradeship.
May we and our successors be worthy of their sacrifice.
The Ode
“They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Last Post
Lest we Forget
Rouse
National Anthem
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Memorial Stones Service, RSL Hall
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ANZAC Day March
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MC, Alan Morris, President Creswick-Smeaton RSL
ANZAC Day Commemoration Service
This day marks the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Like hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens, who gather at memorials in cities, suburbs and towns across Australia, we have come here to commemorate one of the most significant events in our national calendar.
Today, a new generation of our soldiers, airmen and sailors are serving in troubled locations, including Afghanistan, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Iraq, the Middle East, Sudan and the Solomon Islands. It is now a long standing tradition that on ANZAC Day we all pause to remember those that offered up their life in the defence of their nation and community, which is the greatest contribution any citizen can make.
This tradition is as relevant today as it was when our troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915. We only have to recall those Australians that have died or been injured in recent years on operations overseas and within Australia to protect Australia and its national interests.
Francis Canning is another one of our local ww1 soldiers whose name appears on our cenotaph
He was born in Creswick in 1893. He was 21 years and 8 months old when he enlisted on 17 November 1914, and was given the regimental number of 963. He was allotted to the 14th Battalion of the 1st AIF and embarked for overseas service on His Majesty’s Australian Transport ‘Ulysses’ on 22 December 1914, arriving in Egypt on 31 January 1915.
Two days later on 2 February he was fined 2 shillings and 6 pence for drunkenness.
Pte Canning landed with his battalion on ANZAC Cove on the afternoon of the 25 April 1915. The battalion was heavily involved in the Turkish counterattack of 19 May 1915. During the defence Pte Canning suffered a bullet wound to his right hand. From here he was evacuated on 22 May and admitted to the Number 1 Australian General Hospital at Heliopolis Egypt on 7 June. Transferred to convalescence camp at Helouan on 28 June he re-embarked for Gallipoli on 1 August 1915.
Pte Canning was involved in the August offensive of 6 - 10 August 1915. The 14th Battalion along with the rest of Monash’s 4th Brigade was to assault Hill 971. It was during this action that Pte Canning was killed on 8 August 1915. He was 22 years old.
Pte Canning is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial.
This day marks the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Like hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens, who gather at memorials in cities, suburbs and towns across Australia, we have come here to commemorate one of the most significant events in our national calendar.
Today, a new generation of our soldiers, airmen and sailors are serving in troubled locations, including Afghanistan, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Iraq, the Middle East, Sudan and the Solomon Islands. It is now a long standing tradition that on ANZAC Day we all pause to remember those that offered up their life in the defence of their nation and community, which is the greatest contribution any citizen can make.
This tradition is as relevant today as it was when our troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915. We only have to recall those Australians that have died or been injured in recent years on operations overseas and within Australia to protect Australia and its national interests.
Francis Canning is another one of our local ww1 soldiers whose name appears on our cenotaph
He was born in Creswick in 1893. He was 21 years and 8 months old when he enlisted on 17 November 1914, and was given the regimental number of 963. He was allotted to the 14th Battalion of the 1st AIF and embarked for overseas service on His Majesty’s Australian Transport ‘Ulysses’ on 22 December 1914, arriving in Egypt on 31 January 1915.
Two days later on 2 February he was fined 2 shillings and 6 pence for drunkenness.
Pte Canning landed with his battalion on ANZAC Cove on the afternoon of the 25 April 1915. The battalion was heavily involved in the Turkish counterattack of 19 May 1915. During the defence Pte Canning suffered a bullet wound to his right hand. From here he was evacuated on 22 May and admitted to the Number 1 Australian General Hospital at Heliopolis Egypt on 7 June. Transferred to convalescence camp at Helouan on 28 June he re-embarked for Gallipoli on 1 August 1915.
Pte Canning was involved in the August offensive of 6 - 10 August 1915. The 14th Battalion along with the rest of Monash’s 4th Brigade was to assault Hill 971. It was during this action that Pte Canning was killed on 8 August 1915. He was 22 years old.
Pte Canning is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial.
Our guest speaker today is Major Elizabeth Boulton.Elizabeth is a current member of the Australian Army.She Joined the ADF in 1990 and after completing training in Canberra was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT.)
She has had postings to Sydney, Puckapunyal, Perth, Townsville, Canberra and Melbourne.
She has served on two operations:
Ladies & Gentlemen - Major Elizabeth Boulton
She has had postings to Sydney, Puckapunyal, Perth, Townsville, Canberra and Melbourne.
She has served on two operations:
- East Timor, 1999 (Operation INTERFET, which was the first deployment of ADF personnel.)
- Iraq, 2004, Operation CATALYST, to secure and stabilise Iraq.)
Ladies & Gentlemen - Major Elizabeth Boulton
Ladies and Gentlemen we now have a selection of poems to be read by students from our local schools.
Creswick PS - Not a Hero by Clyde Hamilton
Nth Creswick PS - A Tribute to Anzac Day by Ken Bunker
St. Augustines PS - Sir by Damian Morgan Lachlan Elsworth and Sienna Cooke
Newlyn PS - Anzac Day by D. Hunter
Mount Blowhard PS – An ANZAC Day poem - Anon
Creswick PS - Not a Hero by Clyde Hamilton
Nth Creswick PS - A Tribute to Anzac Day by Ken Bunker
St. Augustines PS - Sir by Damian Morgan Lachlan Elsworth and Sienna Cooke
Newlyn PS - Anzac Day by D. Hunter
Mount Blowhard PS – An ANZAC Day poem - Anon
Hymn - ABIDE WITH ME.
Abide with me,fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide’
When other helpers fail and comfort flee,
Help of the helpless,O abide with me.
I need thy presence every passing hour.
What for the grace can foil the tempter’s power
Who,like thyself,my guide and stay can be,
Through cloud and sunshine;Lord abide with me.
Prayer - Father Ryan Bennett, Anglican Church.
Abide with me,fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide’
When other helpers fail and comfort flee,
Help of the helpless,O abide with me.
I need thy presence every passing hour.
What for the grace can foil the tempter’s power
Who,like thyself,my guide and stay can be,
Through cloud and sunshine;Lord abide with me.
Prayer - Father Ryan Bennett, Anglican Church.
Laying of Wreaths (Scouts will take up collection) CFA Piper Malcolm MacKenzie Bruce
On behalf of The Hon Catherine King MP Federal member for Ballarat - Mabel Moran
On behalf of Ms Louise Staley MP for Ripon
Hepburn Shire Don Henderson
Creswick-Smeaton RSL
Creswick Light Horse Troop
Creswick Municipal Band
Legacy.
Red Cross
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Creswick CFA
Creswick Lions Club
Creswick Senior Citizens.
Creswick Garden Club
On behalf of The Hon Catherine King MP Federal member for Ballarat - Mabel Moran
On behalf of Ms Louise Staley MP for Ripon
Hepburn Shire Don Henderson
Creswick-Smeaton RSL
Creswick Light Horse Troop
Creswick Municipal Band
Legacy.
Red Cross
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Creswick CFA
Creswick Lions Club
Creswick Senior Citizens.
Creswick Garden Club
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Creswick PS
Creswick Nth PS
Newlyn PS
St Augustines PS.
Blowhard PS.
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John Lambert for the Lambert Family
John Curtin Hostel - Shirley Tenant
Park Lake
Creswick Footbal Netball club
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Creswick Bowling Club
Creswick Historical Society
Creswick Remembers Poppy Group -Angeline Treacy
Members of the Public.
THE ACT OF REMEMBERANCE.Read by Paul McGuinness
On the morning of 25th April, 1915, Australian and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Gallipoli, and it was then and in the violent campaign which followed, that the ANZAC tradition was forged. The elements of that tradition have inspired and offered an enduring example to later generations of Australians.
On this day, above all days, we remember all those, whether service personnel or civilians, of every nation, who have suffered or continue to suffer because of war. In particular, we remember those who served in the Australian Defence Forces on land, sea and in the air, from the Boer War through two World Wars, Korea,Vietnam,Rwanda,East Timor,Iraq & Afganistan.
So we pay homage not only to those original Anzac’s, but to all who died or were disabled in their service to their country. They enrich our nation’s history. Their hope was for the freedom of mankind and we remember with pride their courage, their compassion and their comradeship.
May we and our successors be worthy of their sacrifice.
Creswick PS
Creswick Nth PS
Newlyn PS
St Augustines PS.
Blowhard PS.
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John Lambert for the Lambert Family
John Curtin Hostel - Shirley Tenant
Park Lake
Creswick Footbal Netball club
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Creswick Bowling Club
Creswick Historical Society
Creswick Remembers Poppy Group -Angeline Treacy
Members of the Public.
THE ACT OF REMEMBERANCE.Read by Paul McGuinness
On the morning of 25th April, 1915, Australian and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Gallipoli, and it was then and in the violent campaign which followed, that the ANZAC tradition was forged. The elements of that tradition have inspired and offered an enduring example to later generations of Australians.
On this day, above all days, we remember all those, whether service personnel or civilians, of every nation, who have suffered or continue to suffer because of war. In particular, we remember those who served in the Australian Defence Forces on land, sea and in the air, from the Boer War through two World Wars, Korea,Vietnam,Rwanda,East Timor,Iraq & Afganistan.
So we pay homage not only to those original Anzac’s, but to all who died or were disabled in their service to their country. They enrich our nation’s history. Their hope was for the freedom of mankind and we remember with pride their courage, their compassion and their comradeship.
May we and our successors be worthy of their sacrifice.
Ode
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
Last Post.Suzi Koene
Lest We Forget
Rouse
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
Last Post.Suzi Koene
Lest We Forget
Rouse
Ladies and Gentlemen – Please stand for the NZ and Australian National Anthems
Our singer is Ms. Giuliana D’Appio
New Zealand National Anthem:
Australian National Anthem
Thank-you Ladies and Gentlemen, that concludes our service for today
Our singer is Ms. Giuliana D’Appio
New Zealand National Anthem:
Australian National Anthem
Thank-you Ladies and Gentlemen, that concludes our service for today
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Photos courtesy Terry Hope