List: 14 Anzac Day services across South Burnett 2023
As the South Burnett community prepares to commemorate Anzac Day on April 25, here is a full list of the services, ceremonies and events that will be held across the region.
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It’s that sombre time of the year when Australians commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of the Anzacs, and all of those who have served in the armed forces.
On Tuesday, April 25, hundreds of thousands of Australians will rise before the sun to pay their respects at Dawn Services across the nation, and then bear witness as parades, marches and other ceremonies take place in almost every community.
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Australians commemorated the first Anzac Day on April 15, 1916, which was 12 months after the landings on Gallipoli.
The anniversary has been observed every year since. With few exceptions – when Australians felt threatened by invasion in 1942 and during the Covid pandemic of more recent years – Anzac Day commemorations have always included a Dawn Service and march.
In other respects, the day’s format has varied through decades of war, depression and social change.
Find out where and when your closest Dawn Service or commemorative event is below:
Blackbutt Anzac Day Service
The Dawn Service will be held at the Blackbutt War Memorial on the corner of Hart and Coulson St, 4.27am.
Main Service: Everyone will march from Muir Street at 10.45am to the War Memorial on Coulson St, ready for the 11am Main Service.
Boondooma Anzac Day Service
There will be a Commemorative and Wreath Laying Service at 9am, located in Boondooma Homestead, 8262 Mundubbera-Durong Rd.
Bunya Mountains Anzac Day Service
There will be a 9am Commemorative and Wreath Laying Service at the Lone Pine, Dandabah Camping Area.
Cherbourg Anzac Day Service
There will be a Commemorative Service at 8am, at the Cenotaph on Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg.
Hivesville Anzac Day Service
There will be a 5.30am Dawn Service on Main St followed by a breakfast in the park.
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Kingaroy Anzac Day Service
Dawn Service: There will be a Dawn Service in Memorial Park at 4.28am.
At 8am, there will be a pilgrimage to the War Service Graves in Taabinga Cemetery.
Main Service: Guest will assemble at the RSL on Kingaroy St at 10.30am for the march, which will step off at 11am towards the Memorial Park.
At 11.15am, the Citizens’ Observance will then begin in Memorial Park.
Kumbia Anzac Day Service
The Dawn Service will be held at 6am, at the Kumbia Monument, Kumbia Memorial Hall.
There will be a Shotgun Breakfast at the Kumbia Memorial Hall, 6.30am.
Main Service: Stepping off at 9am, there will be a march to the commemorative service, which will be held on the flower bed next to Kumbia Hall.
A morning tea and luncheon, hosted by the Kumbia Memorial Hall Committee, will also be held at 10am.
Maidenwell Anzac Day Service
At 9.30am, there will be a morning tea hosted by the QCWA, in the Maidenwell Hall.
The Wreath Laying Service will begin at 10:30am, at the Memorial on Main St.
Murgon Anzac Day Service
Dawn Service: At 4.45am, there will be a Fellowship at the Diggers Room for RSL Members.
From 5.15am, the Guard will be Mounted. The march to the Cenotaph on Gore St will step off a 5.20am.
The Dawn service will begin at 5.30am, followed by a Gunfire breakfast in the Diggers Room.
Main Service: The parade will assemble in the Murgon Services Club carpark at 9am.
From 9.45am, the march will step off from the RSL Club Rooms to the memorial, ready for the Commemorative Service and wreath laying which will begin at 10am.
The memorial will then be followed with light refreshments at the Murgon RSL Club.
Nanango Anzac Day Service
Dawn Service: At 5am, there will be a Coffee Royale & Fellowship at Tara’s Hall for Nanango RSL Sub Branch members and their families, visiting veterans, ex defence personnel and their families.
The Dawn Service will be held at 5.30am, at the Nanango War Memorial.
The service will be followed by a Gunfire breakfast in Tara’s Hall, which will require a gold coin donation.
Main Service: There will be a pilgrimage to the Veterans Graves, Nanango Cemetery at 7am. Guests will assemble in Howlette Lane at 8.15am, for the parade.
The Commemorative Service will be at 9am, at the Nanango War Memorial.
There will also be a Fellowship located in Tara’s Hall at 10am, for invited guests and their families.
Proston Anzac Day Service
The Dawn Service will be held at 5.30am in the Proston RSL Rooms, Collingwood St.
Wondai Anzac Day Service
The Dawn Service procession will be commence at 5am, at the Wondai Post Office.
Main Service: At 8am, there will be a pilgrimage to the War Service Graves in Wondai Cemetery, followed by the Commemorative Service and Wreath Laying March which will commence at 10am, Wondai Post Office.
Wooroolin Anzac Day Service
There will be a Commemorative Service at 11.15am in the Wooroolin Memorial Hall.
Yarraman Anzac Day Service
Dawn Service: At 6am, there will be a Dawn Service at the Cenotaph in the Memorial Park followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Yarraman Memorial Hall for the community.
There will also be a pilgrimage to the War Service Graves in the Yarraman Cemetery at 7.30am.
Main Service: A street march from the Cenotaph, Memorial Park will step off 10.45am, followed the Main Service, which will be held at 11am.
There will also be a luncheon at Memorial Hall for the community at 12noon, following the service.
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