2024 Anzac Day services planned for the Fraser Coast region
As a day nationally recognised for the opportunity to pay respect and acknowledge the Australian and New Zealand service men and women who have served, here’s a list of events you can plan to be at this Anzac Day.
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It was fateful morning almost 110 years ago, when young men from across Australia and New Zealand found themselves on the shores of Gallipoli, marking a day which would remain forever ingrained in a shared consciousness of remembrance.
Anzac Day services planned for the Bundaberg region
As the world reflects on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for King and country, services are planned across the country for this year’s memorial Anzac Day events.
Find out what’s happening near you, and plan for the best way to pay your respects to the fallen and those still fighting for our freedom.
See the list of services:
Hervey Bay
Dawn Service
Location: Freedom Park, Main Street, Pialba
Time: 5.15am
With the parade stepping off at 5.15am the full service is expected to begin from 5.30am onwards, with a Gunfire Breakfast provided from 6am onwards.
Main Service
Location: Freedom Park, Main Street, Pialba.
Time: 9.15 am
The second march of the morning will begin at 9.15am with the service expected to commence from 9.30am onwards. A luncheon will be available from 11.30am onwards for attendees.
Maryborough
Dawn Service
Location: Queens Park Cenotaph
Time: 5.15am
The Maryborough RSL Sub Branch will host the dawn service proceedings with the march stepping off at 5.15am for the service expected to begin at 5.45am. A Gunfire Breakfast will follow the morning’s ceremony at the Maryborough Services & Citizens Memorial Club, with wristbands required for entry.
Day March
Location: Along Adelaide Street, Maryborough
Time: 8.30am
Current and former Defence members, cadets and other members of the community are expected to participate in the annual day march which will make its way to the Cenotaph prior to the morning’s day ceremony.
Day Ceremony
Location: Cenotaph, Maryborough War Memorial, on the corner of Sussex and Bazaar Street
Time: 9.45am
A traditional day ceremony will be hosted by the Maryborough RSL Sub Branch following the conclusion of the day march along Adelaide Street.
Brooweena/Woocoo
Main Service
Location: Broweena War Memorial
Time: 9am
A morning tea will be provided by the Woocoo Historical Society following a poignant morning ceremony at the Broweena War Memorial.
Burrum Heads
Main Service
Location: Burrum Heads War Memorial
Time: 8.30am
Those attending the Burrum Heads memorial service will meet at 8am at the Burrum Heads Road Boat Ramp before the service commences at 8.30am.
Glenwood
Dawn Service
Location: Glenwood Memorial
Time: 5am
A poignant Dawn Service will be followed by an early morning Gunfire Breakfast. The service is from 4am at the Glenwood Memorial, with the $5 breakfast from 5.30 am onwards (veterans free).
Main Service
Location: Glenwood Memorial
Time: 10am
The mid morning service will also take place at the Glenwood Memorial following breakfasts hosted at the location.
Howard
Dawn Service
Location: Howard Cenotaph.
Time: 4.15am
Those marching in the Howard Dawn Service are expected to assemble at 4.15am, with a sombre poppy placing to take place at the Howard Cemetery at 5.15am followed by a Lone Pine Service at 5.50am.
Main Service
Location: Howard Cenotaph
Time: 7.15am
Following the dawn service, a march will assemble at the RSL Hall at 7.15am before marching to the Howard Cenotaph. A community breakfast behind the hall will be available from 8.20 am onwards.
K’Gari (Fraser Island)
Main Service
Location: Maheno Shipwreck
Time: 10am
A ceremony at the historic Maheno Shipwreck will take place on K’Gari from 10am.
Miva
Main Service
Location: Miva QCWA Hall
Time: 11am
A community service will take place at the Miva Hall this Anzac Day with a sausage sizzle and refreshments available for attendees after the morning’s events.
Poona
Dawn Service
Location: Poona War Memorial
Time: 6am
A Gunfire Breakfast will follow the mornings Dawn Service at the Poona War Memorial.
River Heads
Dawn Service
Location: River Heads Community Hall
Time: 5.30 am
For a small gold coin donation those attending the River Heads Dawn Service will be able to enjoy a breakfast at the Community Hall following the events.
Tiaro
Dawn Service
Location: Tiaro Cenotaph
Time: 5.45 am
Those marching in the Tiaro Dawn Service will assemble at the end of the Mayne Street Memorial Hall at 5.30am, with guests for the memorial event welcome to attend a community breakfast at the hall following the ceremony.
Tinana
Dawn Service
Location: Tiana War Memorial
Time: 5.40am
A memorial service will begin at 5.40am at the Tinana War Memorial for those wishing to pay their respects to those who have served.
Tinnanbar
Dawn Service
Location: Tinnanbar Flagpole, Pioneer Drive
Time: 5.30am
The Tinnanbar Flagpole will host the dawn service for the community from 5.30am onwards.
Toogoom
Dawn Service
Location: Cenotaph Gardens, Community Hall
Time: 5.45am
A morning Dawn Service will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast for a gold coin donation, with a light BBQ luncheon from midday for a small $6 fee.
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