ANZAC Day 2024
Soldiers Graves Service
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Memorial Stones Service
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ANZAC Day March
Mounting the Catafalque Party
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ANZAC Day Service
Hepburn Shire Mayor and Councillors
The Commanding Officer Defence International Training Centre and International Guests.
CMDR Rafael Martin, RAN, LCDR Lesleigh Mather, F Sgt Sheree Lingard
Ladies and Gentlemen
Boys and girls
Good Morning
Welcome to our 2024 Anzac service
A special welcome to our International guests and to travellers from interstate (Adelaide)
We stand here this morning on Dja Dja Wurrung land. We acknowledge the traditional owners and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and emerging.
Today, we gather here to honour and commemorate a day of great significance in the history of our nation – Anzac Day. Anzac Day holds a special place in our hearts as we pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and indomitable spirit of the men and women who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I, and all those who have served and continue to serve in defence of our freedoms.
April 25th, 1915, marks the day when the Anzacs landed on the shores of Gallipoli, forging a legacy that would resonate through generations. What was meant to be a military campaign turned into a crucible of bravery, endurance, and mateship. In the face of unimaginable challenges, the Anzacs displayed resilience and courage that became the bedrock of our national identity.
Today, we stand on the shoulders of those who endured the horrors of war, those who fought for a future they might never see. Anzac Day is not just about remembering the fallen; it is about acknowledging the profound impact of war on individuals, families, and communities. It's a day to reflect on the cost of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.
The values embodied by the Anzacs – mateship, courage, sacrifice, and loyalty – remain timeless and continue to inspire us today. In times of adversity, Australians and New Zealanders have demonstrated a collective strength that echoes the spirit of Anzac. It is this spirit that binds us together as a nation and instils in us a sense of duty to preserve the liberties that so many have fought and died for.
Anzac Day is not just a day of remembrance; it is a call to action. It urges us to be vigilant guardians of peace, to strive for understanding and unity in a world that is too often marked by conflict. As we reflect on the sacrifices of the past, let us commit ourselves to building a future where peace prevails, and the lessons of history guide us toward a better world.
Today, we honour the veterans, the servicemen and women who have stood on the front lines to protect our way of life. Let us also extend our gratitude to their families, who have endured separation, loss, and uncertainty. Our debt to them is immeasurable, and on this Anzac Day, we express our deepest appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
In closing, let us carry the Anzac spirit in our hearts every day, not just on this solemn occasion. May we never forget the price of freedom, and may we strive to be worthy custodians of the legacy passed down to us by the Anzacs.
Lest we forget.
Hepburn Shire Mayor and Councillors
The Commanding Officer Defence International Training Centre and International Guests.
CMDR Rafael Martin, RAN, LCDR Lesleigh Mather, F Sgt Sheree Lingard
Ladies and Gentlemen
Boys and girls
Good Morning
Welcome to our 2024 Anzac service
A special welcome to our International guests and to travellers from interstate (Adelaide)
We stand here this morning on Dja Dja Wurrung land. We acknowledge the traditional owners and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and emerging.
Today, we gather here to honour and commemorate a day of great significance in the history of our nation – Anzac Day. Anzac Day holds a special place in our hearts as we pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and indomitable spirit of the men and women who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I, and all those who have served and continue to serve in defence of our freedoms.
April 25th, 1915, marks the day when the Anzacs landed on the shores of Gallipoli, forging a legacy that would resonate through generations. What was meant to be a military campaign turned into a crucible of bravery, endurance, and mateship. In the face of unimaginable challenges, the Anzacs displayed resilience and courage that became the bedrock of our national identity.
Today, we stand on the shoulders of those who endured the horrors of war, those who fought for a future they might never see. Anzac Day is not just about remembering the fallen; it is about acknowledging the profound impact of war on individuals, families, and communities. It's a day to reflect on the cost of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.
The values embodied by the Anzacs – mateship, courage, sacrifice, and loyalty – remain timeless and continue to inspire us today. In times of adversity, Australians and New Zealanders have demonstrated a collective strength that echoes the spirit of Anzac. It is this spirit that binds us together as a nation and instils in us a sense of duty to preserve the liberties that so many have fought and died for.
Anzac Day is not just a day of remembrance; it is a call to action. It urges us to be vigilant guardians of peace, to strive for understanding and unity in a world that is too often marked by conflict. As we reflect on the sacrifices of the past, let us commit ourselves to building a future where peace prevails, and the lessons of history guide us toward a better world.
Today, we honour the veterans, the servicemen and women who have stood on the front lines to protect our way of life. Let us also extend our gratitude to their families, who have endured separation, loss, and uncertainty. Our debt to them is immeasurable, and on this Anzac Day, we express our deepest appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
In closing, let us carry the Anzac spirit in our hearts every day, not just on this solemn occasion. May we never forget the price of freedom, and may we strive to be worthy custodians of the legacy passed down to us by the Anzacs.
Lest we forget.
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As is our custom, today we honour another of our local heroes.
Today I would like to give a mention to the third Lambert brother -
Private Henry Alfred LAMBERT
Service No 1253 and 1374
Henry was born in Creswick and was aged 25 years & 4 months when he enlisted.
He was unmarried and his occupation was brick layer.
Henry enlisted at Creswick on 7th November 1914.
He embarked at Melbourne on the ‘Clan MacGillivray on 2nd February 1915.
3 months later he was killed in action at Krithia, on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Henry was one of three brothers who were killed during WW1.
They were all in the building trade, one a bricklayer, one a carpenter and one a painter. All were dead within a year. Henry was in the 5th Battalion and landed at Gallipoli on 25 April. He was killed in the tragic events at Krithia, sometime between 8 and 12 May 1915. His body was not recovered and he is remembered on the Helles Memorial. A few days later on the 15 May Frank who was in the 8th Battalion died of wounds in Alexandria and is buried in the Alexandria Chatby cemetery. William in the 7th Battalion was killed in action at Lone Pine on 8th August and was buried in the trench with others during that horrific battle. A mate reporting to the Red Cross said that their identity discs were not collected because bombs were coming over in hundreds. William is remembered on the Lone Pine Memorial. Incredibly a fourth brother Albert, 25 enlisted in March 1916 in the 39th Battalion after the deaths of his three brothers. He served in France and returned to his parents William and Elizabeth in 1919
MEDALS RECEIVED – 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Their nephew John passed away in January this year. He was very proud of his uncles.
Today I would like to give a mention to the third Lambert brother -
Private Henry Alfred LAMBERT
Service No 1253 and 1374
Henry was born in Creswick and was aged 25 years & 4 months when he enlisted.
He was unmarried and his occupation was brick layer.
Henry enlisted at Creswick on 7th November 1914.
He embarked at Melbourne on the ‘Clan MacGillivray on 2nd February 1915.
3 months later he was killed in action at Krithia, on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Henry was one of three brothers who were killed during WW1.
They were all in the building trade, one a bricklayer, one a carpenter and one a painter. All were dead within a year. Henry was in the 5th Battalion and landed at Gallipoli on 25 April. He was killed in the tragic events at Krithia, sometime between 8 and 12 May 1915. His body was not recovered and he is remembered on the Helles Memorial. A few days later on the 15 May Frank who was in the 8th Battalion died of wounds in Alexandria and is buried in the Alexandria Chatby cemetery. William in the 7th Battalion was killed in action at Lone Pine on 8th August and was buried in the trench with others during that horrific battle. A mate reporting to the Red Cross said that their identity discs were not collected because bombs were coming over in hundreds. William is remembered on the Lone Pine Memorial. Incredibly a fourth brother Albert, 25 enlisted in March 1916 in the 39th Battalion after the deaths of his three brothers. He served in France and returned to his parents William and Elizabeth in 1919
MEDALS RECEIVED – 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Their nephew John passed away in January this year. He was very proud of his uncles.
Ladies and Gentlemen we now have a selection of poems to be read by students from our local schools.
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Creswick PS - A tribute to Anzac Day
With their hair a little whiter, their step not quite so sure Still they march on proudly as they did the year before. Theirs were the hands that saved us, their courage showed the way Their lives they laid down for us, that we may live today. From Gallipoli's rugged hillsides, to the sands of Alamein On rolling seas and in the skies, those memories will remain. Of airmen and the sailors, of Lone Pine and Suvla Bay The boys of the Dardenelles are remembered on this day. They fought their way through jungles, their blood soaked desert sands They still remember comrades who rest in foreign lands. They remember the siege of old Tobruk, the mud of the Kokoda Trail Some paying the supreme sacrifice with courage that did not fail. To the icy land of Korea, the steamy jungles of Vietnam And the heroic battle of Kapyong and that epic victory at Long Tan. Fathers, sons and brothers, together they fought and died That we may live in peace together, while at home their mothers cried. When that final bugle calls them to cross that great divide Those comrades will be waiting when they reach the other side. Ken Bunke Nth Creswick PS - Anzac Day I saw a kid marchin’ with medals on his chest. He marched alongside Diggers marching six abreast. He knew that it was ANZAC Day - he walked along with pride. He did his best to keep in step with the Diggers by his side. And when the march was over the kid was rather tired. A Digger said “Whose medals, son?” to which the kid replied: “They belong to daddy, but he did not come back. He died up in New Guinea on a lonely jungle track”. The kid looked rather sad then and a tear came to his eye. The Digger said “Don’t cry my son and I will tell you why. Your daddy marched with us today - all the blooming way. We Diggers know that he was there - it’s like that on ANZAC Day”. The kid looked rather puzzled and didn’t understand, But the Digger went on talking and started to wave his hand. “For this great land we live in, there’s a price we have to pay For we all love fun and merriment in this country where we live. The price was that some soldier his precious life must give. For you to go to school my lad and worship God at will, Someone had to pay the price so the Diggers paid the bill. Your daddy died for us my son - for all things good and true. I wonder if you understand the things I’ve said to you”. The kid looked up at the Digger - just for a little while And with a changed expression, said, with a lovely smile: “I know my dad marched here today - this is ANZAC Day. I know he did. I know he did, all the bloomin’ way”. D. Hunter A veteran of Shaggy Ridge with the 2/12 Battalion in WW2 |
St Augustine's PS - Not a Hero
The ANZAC Day march was over - the old Digger had done his best. His body ached from marching - it was time to sit and rest. He made his way to a park bench and sat with lowered head. A young boy passing saw him - approached and politely said, "Please sir do you mind if I ask you what the medals you wear are for? Did you get them for being a hero, when fighting in a war?" Startled, the old Digger moved over and beckoned the boy to sit. Eagerly the lad accepted - he had not expected this! "First of all I was not a hero," said the old Digger in solemn tone, "But I served with many heroes, the ones that never came home. So when you talk of heroes, it's important to understand, The greatest of all heroes gave their lives defending this land. "The medals are worn in their honour, as a symbol of respect. All diggers wear them on ANZAC Day - it shows they don't forget." The old digger then climbed to his feet and asked the boy to stand. Carefully he removed the medals and placed them in his hand. He told him he could keep them - to treasure throughout his life, A legacy of a kind - left behind - paid for in sacrifice. Overwhelmed the young boy was speechless - he couldn’t find words to say. It was there the old Digger left him - going quietly on his way. In the distance the young boy glimpsed him - saw him turn and wave goodbye. Saddened he sat alone on the bench - tears welled in his eyes. He never again saw him ever - but still remembers with pride, When the old Digger told him of Heroes and a young boy sat and cried. Clyde Hamilton Newlyn PS - A Brown Slouch Hat There is a symbol, we love and adore it, You see it daily wherever you go. Long years have passed since our fathers once wore it, What is the symbol that we should all know? It's a brown slouch hat with the side turned up, and it means the world to me. It’s the symbol of our Nation—the land of liberty. And as soldiers they wear it, how proudly they bear it, for all the world to see. Just a brown slouch hat with the side turned up, heading straight for victory. Don't you thrill as young Bill passes by? Don't you beam at the gleam in his eye? Head erect, shoulders square, tunic spic and span, Ev'ry inch a soldier and ev'ry inch a man. As they swing down the street, aren't they grand? Three abreast to the beat of the band, But what do we remember when the boys have passed along? Marching by so brave and strong. Just a brown .... J Albert & Son, Sydney, 1942 |
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Mt Blowhard PS - Sir
Sir - would it help if I shed a tear I swear it’s the first time since this time last year My spine is a tingle - my throat is all dry As I stand to attention for all those who died I watch the flag dancing half way down the pole That damn bugle player sends chills to my soul I feel the pride and the sorrow - there’s nothing the same As standing to attention on ANZAC Day So Sir - on behalf of the young and the free Will you take a message when you finally do leave To your mates that are lying from Tobruk to the Somme The legend of your bravery will always live on |
I’ve welcomed Olympians back to our shore I’ve cheered baggy green caps and watched Wallabies score But when I watch you marching (Sir) in that parade I know these are the memories that never will fade So Sir - on behalf of the young and the free Will you take a message when you finally do leave It’s the least we can do (Sir) to repay the debt We’ll always remember you - Lest We Forget Damian (Dib) Morgan 1998 © |
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The Venerable Catie Inches-Ogden from The Anglican Parish of Springmount.
Prayer reading.
Prayer reading.
Please join us with our Creswick Choir as we sing the
Naval Hymn - Eternal Father strong to save
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep,
Its own appointed limits keep.
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea! Amen.
Eternal Father, lend Thy grace To
those with wings who fly thro' space,
Thro wind and storm, thro' sun and rain,
Oh bring them safely home again.
Oh Father, hear an humble prayer,
For those in peril in the air! Amen.
Oh Trinity of love and pow'r,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour,
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them where so e'er they go.
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Naval Hymn - Eternal Father strong to save
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep,
Its own appointed limits keep.
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea! Amen.
Eternal Father, lend Thy grace To
those with wings who fly thro' space,
Thro wind and storm, thro' sun and rain,
Oh bring them safely home again.
Oh Father, hear an humble prayer,
For those in peril in the air! Amen.
Oh Trinity of love and pow'r,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour,
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them where so e'er they go.
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Laying of wreaths
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On behalf of The Hon Catherine King MP – Federal member for Ballarat
On behalf of Martha Haylett – State member for Ripon
Hepburn Shire Councillor Don Henderson
Creswick-Smeaton RSL
C.O Defence International Training Centre
Students Defence International Training Centre
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Creswick Municipal Band
Creswick Legacy Australian Red Cross Creswick & District Community Bank Creswick CFA Creswick Lions Club Creswick IGA --------------------------------------- Anglican Parish of Springmount Creswick Senior Citizens. Creswick Probus Club Creswick U3A Creswick Garden Club Creswick Neighbourhood Centre Creswick Scouts and Cubs ----------------------------------- Creswick PS Creswick Nth PS Newlyn PS St Augustines PS. Mt Blowhard PS |
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Friends of Park Lake RACV Goldfields Resort Creswick Bowling Club Creswick Historical Society Creswick Museum ------------------------------------ John Curtin Aged Care Centre Central Highlands Rural Health Creswick Woollen Mills Creswick Railway Workshop Association Alexandra and Simon Gowling Morris. Tansell and Spina families Quayde Burnham Taylon, Levi and Xavier Morris-Flynn Members of the Public. |
Ode
Last Post. Bugler Craig Latrobe
Minute Silence
Lest We Forget
Rouse.
New Zealand National Anthem
Australian National Anthem
Books were presented to the schools for taking part in the poetry reading.
End of Service
Last Post. Bugler Craig Latrobe
Minute Silence
Lest We Forget
Rouse.
New Zealand National Anthem
Australian National Anthem
Books were presented to the schools for taking part in the poetry reading.
End of Service
Thank you
Creswick Brass Band
Chris Stone - CFA Driver
Ed Koene
Bugler Craig Latrobe
Red Cross l
Creswick Senior citizens
Creswick Scouts
Police
The Venerable Catie Inches-Ogden
Staff and Students from Defence International Training Centre
Railway Workshops Association
Ladies who made the wreaths
RACV for buggy
Carl from Tyrepower for use of land
RSL members
Hepburn Shire – gardeners / traffic management
Public for support of Anzac Appeal
Whoever is responsible for organising this perfect weather
Creswick Smeaton RSL is going through financial difficulties, so a trivia night has been organised at the Doug Lindsey Reserve on 20 July.
Creswick Brass Band
Chris Stone - CFA Driver
Ed Koene
Bugler Craig Latrobe
Red Cross l
Creswick Senior citizens
Creswick Scouts
Police
The Venerable Catie Inches-Ogden
Staff and Students from Defence International Training Centre
Railway Workshops Association
Ladies who made the wreaths
RACV for buggy
Carl from Tyrepower for use of land
RSL members
Hepburn Shire – gardeners / traffic management
Public for support of Anzac Appeal
Whoever is responsible for organising this perfect weather
Creswick Smeaton RSL is going through financial difficulties, so a trivia night has been organised at the Doug Lindsey Reserve on 20 July.
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