ANZAC DAY 2021
Brisbane.
A magnificent day saw 25 members and family march in Brisbane. This number is a sign of the times for our Association which regularly had 100+ marching 20 years ago.
The group was led by President Phil Ainsworth, our Association Chaplain Ron MacDonald and his wife Cheryl carried our banner and the flags were carried by Kieran Nelson, Tony Boulter and Peter Rogers (the younger), whose grandfather ‘Horrie” Harris served with the NGVR. Mal Zimmerman, taking on the role of CSM, kept the group in step (most of the time anyway), and a number of comments were made after the march by bystanders on the excellent performance of the group. Three members, Colin Gould (Secretary), Douglas Ng and Roy Edward (now in his 90’s) followed in golf buggies. It was great to see Doug Ng following his accident in 2019.
Paul Brown, seen in the photo below at centre, rear of the marchers covered twice the distance of the group as he was moving from side to side handing out pamphlets for the Museum to spectators.
44 attended the post-march reception at the Customs House Hotel where the camaraderie was evident after not being able to hold a march and reception last year. The usual toasts were carried out and President Phil gave a short address on the Association’s activities.
Thanks to our Museum Curators Paul Brown and Colin Gould and Treasurer Kieran Nelson and Peter Rogers (the younger) for their great efforts in organising the day.
A magnificent day saw 25 members and family march in Brisbane. This number is a sign of the times for our Association which regularly had 100+ marching 20 years ago.
The group was led by President Phil Ainsworth, our Association Chaplain Ron MacDonald and his wife Cheryl carried our banner and the flags were carried by Kieran Nelson, Tony Boulter and Peter Rogers (the younger), whose grandfather ‘Horrie” Harris served with the NGVR. Mal Zimmerman, taking on the role of CSM, kept the group in step (most of the time anyway), and a number of comments were made after the march by bystanders on the excellent performance of the group. Three members, Colin Gould (Secretary), Douglas Ng and Roy Edward (now in his 90’s) followed in golf buggies. It was great to see Doug Ng following his accident in 2019.
Paul Brown, seen in the photo below at centre, rear of the marchers covered twice the distance of the group as he was moving from side to side handing out pamphlets for the Museum to spectators.
44 attended the post-march reception at the Customs House Hotel where the camaraderie was evident after not being able to hold a march and reception last year. The usual toasts were carried out and President Phil gave a short address on the Association’s activities.
Thanks to our Museum Curators Paul Brown and Colin Gould and Treasurer Kieran Nelson and Peter Rogers (the younger) for their great efforts in organising the day.
President Phil Ainsworth leading the march. PNG flag Kieran Nelson, Assn flag Tony Boulter,
Australian flag Peter Rogers (the younger).
Banner bearers Ron MacDonald (Assn Chaplain) and his wife Cheryl.
Australian flag Peter Rogers (the younger).
Banner bearers Ron MacDonald (Assn Chaplain) and his wife Cheryl.
Before the March. Banner Ron MacDonald, PNG flag Kieran Nelson, Assn flag Tony Boulter, Australian flag Peter Rogers,
John McGrath
John McGrath
Marie Zimmerman, Phil Ainsworth, Gerry and Joyce McGrade, Mike Phillips.
Waiting for the Golf Carts.
Colin Gould MBE, Douglas Ng,
Roy Edward.
Phil Ainsworth, Kieran Nelson (PNG flag), Tony Boulter (Assn flag), Ron MacDonald (Banner)
From Right. Martin O'Sullivan,Mal Zimmerman, Gerry McGrade, Ian Thompson, Charles Blake and son.
Douglas Ng in a Golf Cart.
President Phil Ainsworth welcoming everyone to the reception.
Association Treasurer Kieran Nelson
at the reception.
Douglas Ng, Glen O'Brien,
Ian Thompson, Phil Ainsworth.
An ex Rabaul group at the reception. Andrea Williams, Charles Blake (his father Charles Blake MM was NGVR), Mike Phillips, Gerry McGrade, Heather Phillips.
Sydney 2021. NGVR/ANGAU Marchers. Gaynor Kaard in front, Mike Leask on L holding banner and his son.
Warrnambool, Vic.
Above and below. Noel Kenna and Noel Heath, Warrnambool East Rotary Club President, prepare to lay a wreath.
2nd below. Warrnambool War Memorial after the service.
Above and below. Noel Kenna and Noel Heath, Warrnambool East Rotary Club President, prepare to lay a wreath.
2nd below. Warrnambool War Memorial after the service.
Canberra, ACT.
Michael White after laying a wreath at the Montevideo Maru Memorial.
Atherton Qld.
Rev John Mudge and wife Sharon.
John was Vice President of the Association some years ago.
Above and below. Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby, Anzac Day 2021.
Lae War Cemetery Anzac Day 2021.
Coastwatchers Memorial, Madang, prior to 2021 Anzac Day ceremonies.
Dawn Service Rabaul.
