Creswick Remembrance Day Service 2021
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MC for Remembrance Day Service - Mr Alan Morris Creswick-Smeaton RSL President.
Distinguished Guests
Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys and Girls.
Good Morning
On behalf of the Creswick- Smeaton RSL Sub Branch - welcome.
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.
We are here to commemorate the 103rd anniversary 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, many more were wounded 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.
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.
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 all wars and conflicts.
As is our custom we will honour one of our local heroes.
Today we honour Herbert William Floate.
Herbert William Floate was born in Melbourne and was living in Creswick with his parents, when he enlisted on the 22 July 1915 at the age of 20 years and 2 months with Service Number 4102, Rank Private. He was previously a part of the Private Citizen’s Force – 71st Regiment. His occupation was listed as a Miner.
Herbert’s parents, William & Mary sent a letter, dated 19th July 1915, to the AIF giving permission for Herbert to join the Australian Expeditionary force at the front.
On 20th December 1915 Herbert was sent to 5th Depot in Ballarat and then transferred to the 10th/23rd Reinforcements on the 22nd December.
He embarked on the 7th March 1916 from Melbourne on HMAT “Wiltshire”.
Herbert was admitted to Tidworth military hospital in U.K. on 15th August with Influenza. He was there for 17 days.
He then proceeded overseas to France from England on the 8th October and disembarked at Etaples on the 9th October. On the 1st November 1916 he joined the 23rd Battalion.
3 days later, on the 4th November 1916 Private Herbert William Floate was wounded and died of wounds on the 9th November 1916.
His father received the Memorial Scroll & Plaque as well as the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Wreath Laying
Catherine King MP - Tony Clark
Ms Louise Staley MP
Hepburn Shire – Cr Don Henderson
Creswick-Smeaton RSL - Kevin
Creswick Legacy. - Robert
Creswick Red Cross - Norah
Creswick IGA - Steve
Creswick Bowling Club - Bernie
Creswick Historical Society
Creswick CFA
Creswick Lions Club
Creswick Museum
Creswick Senior Citizens. - June
Verey Funeral Directors - Bernie
Members of public
Distinguished Guests
Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys and Girls.
Good Morning
On behalf of the Creswick- Smeaton RSL Sub Branch - welcome.
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.
We are here to commemorate the 103rd anniversary 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, many more were wounded 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.
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.
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 all wars and conflicts.
As is our custom we will honour one of our local heroes.
Today we honour Herbert William Floate.
Herbert William Floate was born in Melbourne and was living in Creswick with his parents, when he enlisted on the 22 July 1915 at the age of 20 years and 2 months with Service Number 4102, Rank Private. He was previously a part of the Private Citizen’s Force – 71st Regiment. His occupation was listed as a Miner.
Herbert’s parents, William & Mary sent a letter, dated 19th July 1915, to the AIF giving permission for Herbert to join the Australian Expeditionary force at the front.
On 20th December 1915 Herbert was sent to 5th Depot in Ballarat and then transferred to the 10th/23rd Reinforcements on the 22nd December.
He embarked on the 7th March 1916 from Melbourne on HMAT “Wiltshire”.
Herbert was admitted to Tidworth military hospital in U.K. on 15th August with Influenza. He was there for 17 days.
He then proceeded overseas to France from England on the 8th October and disembarked at Etaples on the 9th October. On the 1st November 1916 he joined the 23rd Battalion.
3 days later, on the 4th November 1916 Private Herbert William Floate was wounded and died of wounds on the 9th November 1916.
His father received the Memorial Scroll & Plaque as well as the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Wreath Laying
Catherine King MP - Tony Clark
Ms Louise Staley MP
Hepburn Shire – Cr Don Henderson
Creswick-Smeaton RSL - Kevin
Creswick Legacy. - Robert
Creswick Red Cross - Norah
Creswick IGA - Steve
Creswick Bowling Club - Bernie
Creswick Historical Society
Creswick CFA
Creswick Lions Club
Creswick Museum
Creswick Senior Citizens. - June
Verey Funeral Directors - Bernie
Members of public
The Ode
Last Post
Lest we Forget
Rouse
National Anthem
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one 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
Lest we Forget
Rouse
National Anthem
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one 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.
Flanders Poppies
Remembrance Day 11th November
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Photos Courtesy: Phil Greenbank
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Photos Courtesy: Jane Evans
The first of the Flanders Poppies are now coming out as of the 28th October.
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Planted by the Hepburn Shire Creswick gardeners, the poppies are growing well as in the photos below, taken on Sunday 10th October, 2021
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Photos Courtesy Phil Greenbank