2024 Anzac Day services planned for the Bundaberg region
As we prepare to honour those “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations”, here’s a list of events you can plan to be at this Anzac Day across Bundaberg.
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It has been 110 years since beginning of the First World War shook the globe, sending young men and women from Australia and New Zealand to some of the most remote corners of the world in defence of King and country.
While homegrown heroes served on many battlefields, the fateful events of April 25, 1915 have continued to shape the Australian and New Zealand consciousness, a legacy which we continue to commemorate to this day.
This year’s Bundaberg Anzac Day Civic Service will be led by the Bundaberg and District Women Veterans, in gratitude and acknowledgement of the contributions of women in service through the generations.
“As we gather to honour and remember all of those who have served our nation, this year’s Anzac Day Civic Service pays special tribute to the remarkable contributions of women in service,” Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn said.
“From nurses on the front lines to those who served in combat roles their service is a testament to their resilience and commitment to our nation.
“Their legacy serves as an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the importance of unity, courage, and sacrifice in the face of adversity.”
See the list of services taking place across the Bundaberg region on April 25, 2024:
Bargara
Dawn Service
Location: Bargara War Memorial, The Esplanade.
Time: 5:30am
With the ever popular fly past making its return this year, the Bargara Dawn Service is expected to have a large crowd for the memorial event.
Bucca
Dawn Service
Location: Bucca Community Hall, Bucca.
Time: 4:20am
The parade will assemble at 4:20am with a continuous slide show of local families and war heroes, followed by a free Gunfire Breakfast the Bucca Community Hall at the conclusion of the service.
Bundaberg
Dawn Service
Location: Bundaberg Cenotaph, corner of Bourbong and Barolin Streets, Bundaberg Central.
Time: 4:16am
With the parade assembling at 4am outside the Bundaberg RSL, the service will conclude with an invitation back to the building for tea and coffee. A 5:25am bus will depart from the building for a cemetery service. The RSL will also host a free breakfast for ex-service and serving personnel with accompanying family members welcomed for a small $5 fee.
Civic service
Location: Buss Park, Bourbong Street, Bundaberg.
Time: 8.30am
The morning civic service will include a morning of hymns, readings, and a flag raising in honour of the Anzac memory.
Burnett Heads
Civic Service
Location: Corner of Moss and Zunker Street, Burnett Heads.
Time: 2:55pm
This afternoon civic service will begin with a parade which is to assemble at 2:30pm, with a range of commemorative proceedings before a free afternoon tea to be provided at the Lighthouse Hotel following the service.
Childers
Dawn Service
Location: Childers Memorial Precinct
Time: 5am
The memorial events will begin with a parade launching from the Childers RSL, with a standout moment expected to be the singing of the national anthem by the Childers Choral Society. Participants are invited to attend a Gunfire Breakfast at the Isis RSL following the service.
Citizens’ Service
Location: Isis Cultural Centre, Churchill Street, Childers.
Time: 9:55am
A fill morning of commemorative services are planned for the Childers Citizens Service including several hymns, readings and songs performed by local school students.
Apple Tree Creek
Dawn Service
Location: Apple Tree Creek Memorial.
Time: 5:20am
The parade will assemble at 5:20am for the short but poignant Dawn Service to be held at the Apple Tree Creek Memorial.
Cordalba
Dawn Service
Location: Cordalba Memorial Park.
Time: 5:40am
The parade will assemble at 5:25am at the Central Store before proceeding to march to the Memorial Park, where the Cordalba State School Band will perform the national anthem as part of the mornings proceedings. The Isis RSL Sub-Branch will host a Gunfire Breakfast at the Cordalba State School from 6am onwards.
Doolbi
Dawn Service
Location: Doolbi Memorial.
Time: 5am
A simple yet moving service will take place at the Doolbi Memorial this Anzac Day, with an opening address led by the Isis RSL Sub-Branch.
Elliott Heads
Dawn Service
Location: Submarine Lookout, Elliott Heads.
Time: 5:40am
A solemn service will be opened by a welcome from the Master of Ceremonies Mr Bob Hibbard before a morning of prayer and remembrance will take place at the Submarine Lookout.
Memorial Service
Location: Submarine Lookout, Elliott Heads.
Time: 11:15am
A full morning of remembrance will begin after the Elliot Heads Dawn Service, marked by a fly past at approximately 11:25am and the release of the doves of peace.
Gin Gin
Dawn Service
Location: Cenotaph, Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin.
Time: 4am
An early morning parade will assemble at 3:45 outside of the Gin Gin RSL for this year’s Anzac Day events which will be marked by a reading from the Official War History by the President of the Gin Gin RSL. The RSL Memorial Hall will host a breakfast from 5am for all participants.
Civic Service
Location: Cenotaph, Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin.
Time: 9:30am
The order of service will include several readings from Gin Gin State High School students, with participants of the parade invited to a 12pm lunch at the RSL Memorial Hall.
Moore Park Beach
Dawn Service
Location: Anzac Memorial Park, Anzac Parade, Moore Park Beach.
Time: 5:30am
A simple yet moving Dawn Service will take place in Moore Park Beach’s most solemn location, with service attendees invited to a Gunfire Breakfast at the Moore Park Beach Bowls Club following the service.
Civic Service
Location: Anzac Memorial Park, Anzac Parade, Moore Park Beach.
Time: 11:30am
A parade will launch the mornings civic service with several local state and high school students taking part in the memorial events, with refreshments and entertainment at the Community Hall following the service.
South Kolan
Dawn Service
Location: Kolan South State School, Gin Gin Road, South Kolan.
Time: 6am
The Kolan South State School Corps of Drums will lead the parade for this year’s Anzac Day Dawn Service, with school captains also performing a presentation during the morning’s events.
Woodgate Beach
Dawn Service
Location: Centenary of Anzac Memorial Community Park, The Esplanade, Woodgate Beach.
Time: 5:50am
A morning of traditional two-up will follow the service events planned for Woodgate Beach with the Goodwood State School playing a role in the memorial service.
War Nurses
Service
Location: War Nurses Memorial Park, on the corner of Bourbong and Takalvan Street, Bundaberg.
Time: 10:15am
A Bundaberg student will read the names of the fallen war nurses at this moving memorial service dedicated to remembering and honouring war nurses and veterans of Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more about events taking place across the region this Anzac Day, check out the Bundaberg Regional Councils booklet of events here.
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