Epping RSL spearheads Anzac Day centenary celebrations in the outer north with the right clobber

EPPING RSL to launch Anzac Day celebrations in the north this Sunday with a historic tribute by sub-branch members.

A group of ladies will be dressed in period costume for the Epping RSL Anzac Day centenary celebrations. There are some old photos and poppies up at the RSL. (L-R) Rhonda Power,Margaret Mutz and Lorraine Irving Picture: Norm Oorloff

EPPING RSL sub-branch members will step back in time to mark the Anzac Day centenary.

The sub-branch will hold its Anzac Day ceremony on Sunday, April 19, and have pulled out all stops for the commemoration.

Sub-branch co-ordinator Anzac Centenary Committee spokesman Terry Power said descendants of those who served and those who have never marched before are invited to join the event.

“With it being 100 years, we think people will get on board and support it,” he said. “A group of RSL members will be dressed in 1914-1918 period dress.”

Amateur historian Lambis Englezos, who found a mass war grave of 250 Australian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Fromelles in World War I, will be a guest speaker.

The Whittlesea RSL sub-branch also has extended an invitation to descendants of those who served to march on Anzac Day.

“If sufficient numbers signify their attendance, descendants with the First World War medal group may wear them on the right breast,” Whittlesea RSL sub-branch secretary Denys Potts said.

ANZAC DAY CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS IN THE OUTER NORTH AND NORTH EAST

EPPING: April 19, march assembly at 9.30am cnr of High and Coulstock streets, Epping, before march off at 10.30am

— April 25, dawn service at Epping RSL sub-branch from 4.45am, prelude at 5am and service at 6am, followed by a gunfire breakfast.

RESERVOIR: April 19, march, starting at the corner of Harbury and Edwardes streets, Reservoir, 11.15am and finsihing at the Cenotaph in Edwardes St for a commemorative service.

BUNDOORA: April 22, Anzac Day observance ceremony at Northern Health Bundoora Extended Care Centre, 10.30am

MONTMORENCY: April 24, a special Centenary of Anzac Schools Service will be held at Petrie Park, Montmorency, at 11am

— April 25, the  Eltham RSL sub-branch march will start at Were St, Montmorency, at 9.30am

DOREEN: April 25, dawn service, Laurimar Primary School War Memorial, 5.30am

KINGLAKE: St Peter’s Community WWI Memorial Church, Kinglake Anzac Day dawn service, corner Bald Spur and Whittlesea-Kinglake roads, 5.30am (Details: Rev Anne Sells, 0438 719 744)

WALLAN: April 25, Anzac Day march from Memorial Hall, High St, Wallan, 9am

WHITTLESEA: April 25, Anzac Day march from Whittlesea Bowls Club, 2pm

DIAMOND CREEK: April 25, service at the Diamond Creek war memorial at Marngrook Oval, Hurstbridge Rd, 10.30am

ELTHAM: April 25, dawn service at the Eltham cenotaph, 903 Main Rd, Eltham at 6am

GREENSBOROUGH: April 25, a Greensborough RSL sub-branch memorial wall dedication at 8am, followed by a march and memorial service at 111 Main St, Greensborough.

Delays are expected around all Anzac Day marches.

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes around the area