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TOWNSVILLE CITY - 2014 ANZAC Day Order of March

TOWNSVILLE CITY - Ceremony Map

TOWNSVILLE CITY - Marshalling Map

THURINGOWA CENTRAL - 2014 ANZAC Day Order of March

THURINGOWA CENTRAL - Ceremony Map

THURINGOWA CENTRAL - Marshalling Area Map

BELGIAN GARDENS WAR CEMETERY

Other Local Services

ANZAC Day Protocol

Procedure for Flying the Australian National Flag

The Colours

About the Returned & Services League

Contacts

Dear participant,

The Townsville City Council and the Townsville RSL

are working together in planning for a memorable

ANZAC Day civic parade and ceremony on Friday 25

April, 2014.

To make certain it is a successful and enjoyable

day, we want to ensure participants and spectators

are well informed about these commemorations.

We encourage you to read and circulate the

contained information about ANZAC Day protocol for

participants and spectators; the order of march

for parade participants; the ceremony program; and

the marshalling and ceremony area maps.

We are sure you agree that this occasion is a most

important and momentous civic event and should be

implemented to the highest standard in honour of

those returned service personnel we acknowledge

and remember.

Yours sincerely

CR JENNY HILL BILL WHITBURN OAMMayor of Townsville President Townsville RSL

ANZAC PARK MEMORIAL


RSL DAWN SERVICES5.30am Townsville City service at

Cenotaph, Anzac Park, The

Strand

ANZAC DAY PROCESSIONS & CENOTAPH CEREMONIES:9.00am Townsville City parade form

up at Strand Park

9.30am Townsville City parade from

Strand Park to Anzac Park,

followed by ceremony

TOWNSVILLE CITY - 2014 ANZAC Day Order of March

ANZAC DAY WILL BE SOLEMNLY OBSERVED ON FRIDAY, 25TH APRIL. SPORTING AND ENTERTAINMENT BODIES ARE REQUESTED TO REFRAIN FROM ARRANGING ANY FUNCTIONS PRIOR TO 1.00PM “ANZAC DAY ACT 1921-1964”.

REVIEWING OFFICER: BRIGADIER ROGER NOBLE DSC CSC

ANZAC DAY ADDRESS: WING COMMANDER GEORGE HODGSON CO/SADFO,HQ 27 SQUADRON

PARADE COMMENTARY: BRIGADIER NEIL WEEKES AM MC (RETIRED) JOHN NUTTING

APRIL 25, 2012: TOWNSVILLE, QLD. THE ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE AT CENOTAPH ANZAC PARK, THE STRAND IN TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND.

EVAN MORGAN. © NEWSPIX / NEWS LTD

Order of March27TH LIGHTHORSE ASSOC. TSV

VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLES

WWII VETERANSTo be mounted in restored military vehicles, Taxis & available buses.

AGED & DISABLED VETERANS To be mounted in restored military vehicles, taxis & available buses

• Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps/ Returned Sisters

• Totally & Permanently Disabled Ex Servicepersons Association

• Townsville Ex Service Women’s Club

• Good Shepherd Home

• Blue Care Garden Settlement

PARADE COMMANDERDeputy Commander 3rd Brigade - Lieutenant Colonel Peter Conroy

AUSTRALIAN FLAG BEARERAndrew Clarke

NEW ZEALAND FLAG BEARERHugh Barlow

GROUP 1 – REGULAR MILITARY UNITS2 RAR Pipes & Drums

2 RAR

B SQN 3/4 CAV REGT

10 FSB

RAAF

GROUP 2 – VETERANS & ALL RETURNED SERVICES PERSONNEL & ORGANISATIONS1 RAR Band

RSL Flag

NAVY Contingent

The Royal Australian Armoured Corps

The Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery

The Royal Australian Engineers

The Royal Australian Corps of Signals

The Royal Australian Infantry Corps

The Australian Army Aviation Corps

The Australian Intelligence Corps

Chaplains Department

The Royal Australian Corps of Transport

The Royal Australian Army Medical Corps

The Royal Australian Army Dental Corps

The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps

The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Townsville Brass Band

The Royal Australian Army Educational Corps

The Australian Army Public Relations Service

The Australian Army Catering Corps

The Royal Australian Army Pay Corps

The Australian Army Legal Corps

The Royal Australian Corps of Military Police

The Australian Psychology Corps

The Australian Army Band Corps

The Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps

Naval Association

AATTV Association

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia

2/4 RAR Association

OP Solace Somalia 1992 – 1993

RAEME Association North Queensland

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia QLD Inc. – Townsville Branch

RAAF Association including Ubon Veterans

36 Squadron RAAF Association

War Correspondents

GROUP 3 - COMMUNITY GROUPSRSL Memorial Pipes & Drums Townsville

Legacy Explorers Club

TS Coral Sea Australian Naval Cadets

15 Army Cadet Unit

101 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets

Scouts Australia Queensland Branch Kennedy Region

St John Ambulance Cadets – Townsville Combined Division

Girl Guides Queensland

Townsville Greek Community

Alliance Française de Townsville Inc.

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard

North Queensland Historical Re-enactment Society

Military & Historic Club Townsville Inc.

Townsville Highland Dancing Association Inc.

GROUP 4 – EMERGENCY SERVICESAviation Rescue Fire Fighting

Rural Fire Service Queensland

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Queensland Police Service

PARADE MARSHALL WO1 Bruce Walker, OAM – RSM 3rd Brigade

GROUP 5 – SCHOOL GROUPSAitkenvale State School

Annandale Christian College

Annandale State School

Belgian Gardens State School

Calvary Christian College

Currajong State School

Garbutt State School

Heatley Secondary College

Heatley State School

Hermit Park State School

Holy Spirit School

Ignatius Park College

Marian Catholic Primary School

Oonoomba State School

Pimlico State High School

Railway Estate State School

Southern Cross Catholic School

St Anthony’s Catholic College

St Joseph’s Mundingburra

St Joseph’s North Ward

St Margaret Mary’s College

The Cathedral School

Thuringowa State High School

Townsville Central State School

Townsville Grammar Junior School

Townsville Grammar School

Townsville South State School

Townsville State High School

William Ross State High School

Wulguru State School



TOWNSVILLE CITY

Ceremony Map

GROUP 3Cadets &

Associations

1RARBand

TsvlBrass

Tsv RSLPipes &Drums

Stage

VIP AREA

Cenotaph

GROUP 1VeteranArea

(Pavilion)

GROUP 2Miltary Units

Marshall Marshall

GROUP 4SchoolChildren

GROUP 4SchoolChildren

The Strand

Wickham St.

GROUP 2 cont.

GROUP 3

Community Groups

GROUP 4Emergency Services

GROUP 1 - Regular Military Units

GROUP 1 cont.

GROUP 2 - Veterans & all returned services

Schoolregistration

marquee

All schools please registerat the marquee and form up

in two rows inside Strand Park. ParadeCommander

RSLFlags

GROUP 5 - Schools

GROUP 5 - Schools

Kennedy St.

Mitchell St.

Footpath

Aquarius

HireCars &Taxis

Buses& Taxis

Beach

Stuart St.

Landsborough St.

LightHorse

Assembly

Schools and other parade participants drop off zone

Vintage Military Vehicles -

carrying WWII aged & disabled

veterans

TOWNSVILLE CITY

Marshalling Map


THURINGOWA CENTRAL - 2014 ANZAC Day Order of March


PARADE FORMS UP >> 10:00AM AT WILLOW CARPARKMARCH COMMENCES >> 10:35AM, CARTHEW STREET, KIRWAN

AUSTRALIAN FLAG.

THURINGOWA DAWN SERVICE5.45am Thuringowa service at the Thuringowa

Central Cenotaph

THURINGOWA ANZAC DAY PROCESSION & CENOTAPH CEREMONY:10.00am Thuringowa parade form up at Willows Carpark

10.35am Thuringowa parade from Carthew Street to

Thuringowa Central Cenotaph, Thuringowa Drive

Order of MarchPARADE MARSHALLS Thuringowa RSL

Mr John Beltramelli

VEHICLES (CARRYING GROUP 1 VETERANS) Military & Historic Vehicle Club Townsville Inc.

Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club

PARADE COMMANDER Major Andrew Lean - 5th Aviation Regiment

FLAG PARTY New Zealand Flag (Left) Australian Flag (Right)

GROUP 2 - REGULAR AND RESERVE MILITARY UNITS 5th Aviation Regiment Division One

5th Aviation Regiment Guidon

5th Aviation Regiment Division Two

1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment

130 Army Cadet Unit (Heatley)

** Townsville Thuringowa Pipes and Drums

GROUP 1 - ALL RETURNED SERVICE PERSONNEL & ORGANISATIONS Veterans – Thuringowa RSL Sub Branch

Australian Peacekeepers & Peacemakers

Veterans’ Association

North Qld Branch of the Sapper Association Qld Inc.

GROUP 3 - COMMUNITY GROUPS Girl Guides Queensland – Flinders Region

** Thuringowa Brass Band

GROUP 4 - SCHOOLS Blue Skies Preschool and Kindergarten

Bohlevale State School

Kelso State School

Kirwan State Primary School

Ryan Catholic College

St Clare’s Catholic College

Weir State School

Willows State School

GROUP 5 Rural Fire Service Queensland

**PLACED ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS RATHER THAN RANK OR ORGANISATION.



BrassBand

Dais

MarshallMarshall

Marshall

Thuringowa Dr.

Cenotaph

Flag Pole

Council Building

GROUP 4Schools

GROUP 4Schools

GROUP 1VeteransSappersRSL

Veterans& VIPS

GROUP 3CommunityGroups

5th Aviation Regiment & 1RAR

GROUP 3CommunityGroups

Military& HistoricVehicles

GROUP 5Emergency Services & Vehicles

Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club

Vehicles

Marchers

THURINGOWA CENTRAL

Ceremony Map

THURINGOWA CENTRAL

Marshalling Area Map

Marshall

ServiceStation

Carthew St.

Thuringowa Dr.

military & Historic

GROUP 4

GROUP 4ThurBrassBand

Pipes & Drums

Group 2Guidon

Flag PartyPartyParty

GROUP 1

GROUP 3

GROUP 2

Vietnam Veterans Motorcycles

GROUP 5

Bramble St.

GROUP 1All Returned Services Personnel & Organisations

GROUP 2Regular/Reserve Military Units

GROUP 3Other participants,Scouts, Community Organisations

GROUP 4School Groups

GROUP 5Emergency Services


BELGIAN GARDENS WAR CEMETERY

THE SERVICE WILL COMMENCE AT 8.00AM ON ANZAC DAY AND BE CONDUCTED BY TOWNSVILLE RSL.

AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, TOWNSVILLE RSL SUB BRANCH INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A SERVICE IN THE BELGIAN GARDENS WAR CEMETERY, HOWEVER THIS YEAR MORE EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON THIS SERVICE.

The Cemetery was first established during the early

stages of WW11 where Veterans, who were killed in

action were returned to Townsville and laid to rest.

The Cemetery was closed in 1946.

There are 220 Veteran graves in the Belgian Gardens

War Cemetery. All other Returned Veterans who may have

passed on from war caused injuries or due to age after

that period have been laid to rest in the general part

of this or other Cemeteries.

Again this year we are endeavouring to encourage more

Veterans and ex service personnel, the general public

and more specifically, children, to attend this very

significant aspect of ANZAC Day and it may be a more

suitable alternative for some particularly small

children, to pay their respects.

The Service will begin at the War Cemetery at 0800hrs.

Members of the Townsville RSL Sub Branch Committee

will conduct the service, the Rev Alan Buckingham will

recite the Lords Prayer and the Benediction, Kasey

Bailey will play the “Last Post” and “Rouse” and Casey

Stephenson, Macey Bennett and Zac Bennett from the

RSL Pipes & Drums will be in attendance to play the

“Lament”.

One of the Townsville Cadet Units will be providing

the Catafalque Party and Flag Orderly, and Poppies

will be handed out to the Scouts and School Children

and any other members of the general public present,

to lay on the individual graves.

LAYING OF A POPPY IN RESPECT TO THE FALLEN


Other Local Services


ROLLINGSTONE DAWN SERVICE The Esplanade, Balgal Beach

5:40am Dawn Service

9:30am Form up for parade

9:45am Parade steps off

ALLIGATOR CREEK MEMORIAL SERVICE Alligator Creek Recreation and Bowls Club

5:30am for Community Gathering

6:00am Memorial Service

MAGNETIC ISLAND GUNFIRE BREAKFAST & MEMORIAL SERVICE Alma Bay Cenotaph, Armand Way, Arcadia

4:30am Gun Fire Breakfast

5:10am Form up at RSL

5:20am Parade steps off

5:30am Memorial Service

The gunfire breakfast will be served at the Magnetic Island RSL Memorial Hall, 31 Hayles Avenue from 4:30am.

Marchers should assemble at the RSL at 5:10am ready for step-off at 5:20am. The service will begin at 5:30am

at the cenotaph at Alma Bay.

ACTIVE SERVICEMAN ASSISTING A VETERAN DURING ANZAC DAY SERVICE 2013.


WHAT IS ANZAC DAY? ANZAC Day, 25 April, is probably Australia’s

most important national occasion. It marks the

anniversary of the first major military action

fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during

World War 1. ANZAC stands for Australian and New

Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces

quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they

soon took in that name endures to this day.

THE ANZAC DAY CEREMONY Each year the commemorations follow a pattern that

is familiar to each generation of Australians. A

typical ANZAC Day service contains the following

features: introduction, hymn, prayer, an address,

laying of wreaths, recitation, The Last Post, a

period of silence, The Rouse or The Reveille and the

National Anthem. During playing of The Last Post,

The Rouse, The Reveille and The National Anthem, for

those able, it is correct protocol to show respect

by standing, maintaining silence and removing hats.

WEARING OF MEDALS On ANZAC Day many veterans wear service medals,

pinned above the left breast in the march and

at ceremonies. These medals have been awarded

for individual gallantry in action, for bravery,

distinguished, conspicuous, meritorious, military or

long service in Australia’s Defence Force.

Medals are worn in a strict order of precedence,

according to the campaign and the nature of the

medal. It should be noted that only the original

recipient of the award is entitled to wear medals

above their heart (left breast/side).

Recent times have seen an increase in the number of

children wearing their deceased relatives’ medals

on their behalf. The correct method in such cases is

for the medals to be worn on the right breast.

Unofficial or bought medals should not be worn at

all. However, if for some reason someone feels

compelled to wear such medals, they should be worn

on the right side, under any deceased relative’s

medals.

While interest in Australia’s wartime involvement

is increasing, the number of veterans who served in

those conflicts is diminishing.

The wearing of deceased relatives’ medals in honour

of their sacrifice is seen in most quarters as

‘carrying on the torch’. The proper wearing of these

medals on the right breast signifies to the community

and fellow marchers that they are proudly worn in

recognition of the deceased relatives’ service in

defence of our nation.

ANZAC Day Protocol

LAYING OF WREATHSFlowers have traditionally been laid on graves and

memorials in memory of the dead. Laurel and rosemary

have been associated with ANZAC Day. Laurel was

used as a symbol of honour, woven into a wreath by

the ancient Romans to crown victors and the brave.

Rosemary is commonly associated with remembrance,

but in recent years, the poppy, formerly associated

with Remembrance Day (11 November), has become very

popular in wreaths used on ANZAC Day.

When laying an official wreath, no more than two

people should participate and after laying the

wreath, they should step back, salute or remove

headdress (males only), and then return to their

original position.

MARCH PAST PROTOCOLWhen marching past the Reviewing Officer and dais,

the correct protocol is for parade participants to

look at the Reviewing Officer and remove hats (males

only). This should be conducted as a synchronised

group with the orders “Group, eyes right” and “Group,

eyes front” given by the group leader.

LAYING OF WREATHS


If the total number of flags flown is even, the Australian

National Flag should be flown on the left as one faces the

flags in front of an establishment.

If the total number of flags flown is odd, the Australian

National Flag should be flown in the centre.

If the flagpoles are arranged in a semi-circle, the

Australian National Flag should fly in the centre of those of other sovereign

nations.

If the flagpoles are arranged in a complete circle

the Australian National Flag should fly opposite

the entrance of the building, the arena, or other

structure responsible for the display.

If there are two Australian National Flags

available, one should be flown at either end of

those of other sovereign nations.

If the Australian National Flag is flown with flags that

are other than those of sovereign nations, it should fly

on the left as one faces the flagpoles. For example,

it could be flying with state flags, pennants, flags

representing clubs and so on.

In a procession the Australian National Flag should always take the lead, or have the prime position.

The Australian National Flag must be accorded the dignity required by a national symbol, and as such, correct procedure should be carefully adhered to.

Below are a few points that are worthy of note in

reference to the flying of the flag, and following

these is an illustrated guide to help citizens,

clubs, large organisations and companies correctly

and effectively display it.

The flag should not be allowed to fall or lie on the

ground.

The flag should never be flown when in damaged, faded

or dilapidated condition.

The flag should be flown aloft and free, with all

parts of the flag able to be readily seen.

It should be raised quickly and lowered slowly and

ceremonially.

It should be well illuminated if it is to be flown

at night.

It should be flown on all Commonwealth Government

buildings during working hours.

It is encouraged that companies and private citizens

also fly the Australian National Flag.

When the Australian National Flag is flown with flags

of other sovereign nations, it should be of the same

size and fly at the same height as all other flags.

If more than one flag is flown, each flag should fly

on a separate flagpole with the Australian National

Flag taking place of honour.

The Australian National Flag should be the first

flag raised and the last flag lowered unless the

number of flags allows them to be

raised and lowered together.

When the Australian National Flag

is flown alone in front of an

establishment where there are two

flagpoles, it should be flown on

the flagpole on the left as one

faces the flag.

If there are more

than two flagpoles it

should be flown in the

centre or as near to

it as possible. This

is so whether the

flags are positioned

in the grounds or on the top of buildings.

When the Australian National

Flag is flown with those of

other sovereign nations,

the Australian National Flag

takes the prime position. If

it is flown with one other

flag of sovereign nation the Australian National

Flag should be on the left as one faces the flags.

Procedure for Flying the Australian National Flag


The Colours

The Colours embody the history, spirit and loyalty of

the Regiment and the battalion to which they belong.

They are highly valued, carefully guarded and treated

with great respect.

The custom of carrying Colours has its origin in

ancient and medieval times when during battle,

warring factions carried flags or banners of bright

distinguishing colours to show the position of

commanders and to serve as rallying points.

The Queen’s Colour was basically the Union Jack with

the Royal Crown and Regimental Title superimposed at

the centre. The Queen’s Colour serves as a constant

reminder to all members of the battalions of their

duty to their Sovereign and their Country; the

Regimental Colour, their loyalty to the Regiment and

their comrades.

Since 1751, regiments have been allowed two colours

only for each battalion, the Queen’s (or King’s)

Colour and the Regimental Colour. The Queen’s Colour

was basically the Union Jack with the Royal Crown

and Regimental Title superimposed at the centre until

1970, when the Australian flag took the place of the

Union Jack. The Regimental colour is royal blue (as

for all ‘Royal’ regiments) with a Regimental Device at

the centre. On each side of the device are embroidered

the major battle honours of the Regiment.

Linked battalions carry both sets of Queen’s and

Regimental Colours on ceremonial occasions. Whenever

the Queen’s and Regimental Colours of linked

battalions are paraded together, The Queen’s Colours

of both battalions are placed to the right of the

Senior Escort and the Regimental Colours of both

battalions are to be placed to the left of the Senior

Escort.

When raised in 1948, the Royal Australian Regiment

initially comprised the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions

and each was presented a Queen’s and Regimental

Colour, (one set) based on the British design.

The Royal Australian Regiment currently comprises

seven full-time infantry battalions, which from

1964 to 1968, because of Australia’s operational

deployments to Malaya (later Malaysia) and South

Vietnam, was incrementally increased from three to

nine battalions. As each new battalion was raised it

was presented with a set of Colours, which, in ancient

times, was the rallying point in battle and often

the centre of much bitter hand-to-hand fighting. As

consecrated emblems, the Colours are a battalion’s and

Regiments’ proudest possession and, as such, accorded

the highest military honours.

QUEEN’S AND REGIMENTAL COLOURS4 BATTALION ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT


About the Returned & Services League

SYMBOLISM OF THE RSL BADGE The wattle is symbolic of Australia.

The leek, the rose, the thistle, and the shamrock are

symbolic of and represent the link with Wales, England,

Scotland and Ireland respectively.

The badge is a symbol of a readiness at all times to

render to the Queen and country and to former comrades.

It is a time-honour emblem – one that has been worn

with a deep sense of pride by the most revered in our

land and one that glorifies the forms of dress of all

privileged to wear it.

No wealth or influence can purchase the badge which may

be worn only by those who have served their country.

Your attention is drawn to the three colours in the

badge. The red represents the blood of war. White

stands for the purity of motive in joining the league

– to render service without thought of personal gain

or ambition. The blue indicates willingness to render

that service to a comrade anywhere under the blue sky –

wherever he may be.

Depicted in the centre of the badge, and encircled by

the name of the organisation, you will see a sailor,

soldier, airman and servicewoman marching together with

their arms linked in friendship. This is to show within

the circle of the league, all services and all ranks,

march together in unity and comradeship.

MISSION STATEMENTTo ensure that programs are in place for the well-

being, care, compensation and commemoration of serving

and ex-service Defence Force members and their

dependants; and promote Government and community

awareness of the need for a secure, stable and

progressive Australia.

GOALS & OBJECTIVESTo serve the interests of its members, veterans, the

ex-service community and members of the Australian

Defence Force, the RSL executes its role by effectively

implementing the following objectives which are in

accord with the League’s Mission Statement:

• Welfare.

• Advocacy and Representation.

• Assistance to all veterans and ex-service men and

women regardless of their membership in the League.

• Commemoration and Remembrance.

• Participation in employment Programs for veterans,

ex-service members and their dependants.

• Commitment to democratic principles and practices.

• Provision of a means for members to

enjoy camaraderie and mateship.

• Provision of effective and efficient management

of RSL assets and resources for the benefit of

its members and serving members of the ADF.

• Act as an effective lobby group to

Government and its departments.

• Provision of moral and active support for the ADF.

• Provision of a respected and meaningful voice

within the community and Australian society.

• Promotion of loyalty and pride which the League has

for the Nation, its people, the Crown and the Flag.

MEMORIAL HALL.STURT ST, JUNE 1933

TOWNSVILLE RSL. CHARTERS TOWERS RD, OCTOBER 2012

RSL BADGE

Contacts

For more information on Military History or

Protocol, please contact:

TOWNSVILLE RSL139 Charters Towers Rd

Hermit Park Qld 4812

P: 4759 9500

E: [email protected]

THURINGOWA RSL13 Kelso Drive,

Kelso 4815.

P: 4789 2329


For more information on the Parade and Order of

the March, please contact:

THE EVENTS AND PROTOCOL OFFICERTownsville City Council

PO Box 1268

Townsville Qld 4810

P: 1300 878 001


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