ANZAC 100th Anniversary Coming Up?

[David Dunlop]

Isn't it close to the 100th Anniversary of the embarkation of ANZAC Troops from Australia during the First World War? I want to say they left from Adelaide, but I don't think that would win a cigar.

David

[Richard Farrant]

David,
They embarked from Albany in Western Australia. There are events on this weekend to commemorate it all, see here;
http://www.anzacalbany.com.au/anzac-...rative-events/

regards, Richard

[Ganmain Tony]

No doubt some of our Western Australian "cobbers" will have attended and hopefully provide some posts and pictures.

[Wayne Henderson]

Went down to Albany of Friday night and did a walk around the main streets to the New ANZAC Centre, mess tents and open parks. Lots of people and heaps of families and kids. Well organised event.

The parade was the best one I have ever been part of and the crowd reaction to the old fellows was unbelievable.

I carried 3 WW2 vets, 2 Vietnam and an Ex New Zealand Pilot who did WW2 and Korea.

Highlights for me were;
the two brothers who flew missions over Europe in the same Lancaster (true story) receiving a gong from the French for their service,

Peter Cosgrove leaping off the saluting dias to shake the hand of one on the vets. (in front of Tony, Bill and other important knob heads)

Driving through the crowd when some unseen girl yelled out "Hi Grandad and six blokes in my vehicle yelled back hello.

Awesome day

[Tony Wheeler]

Excellent report Wayne, sounds a like a great event. Did anyone get pics of you and the vets in the vehicle? Would love to see.

[Wayne Henderson]

Too busy to get many photos of this event but I did take a few for our editor.
3 Champs, a 1 Jeep, 1 Dodge Weapons carrier and I drove a Series 3 Landrover Troop.
The Champ with the snorkle was the one the late Jack McRoberts restored in his blog on the HMVF website.
Wayne.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Wayne Henderson

Peter Cosgrove leaping off the saluting dias to shake the hand of one on the vets. (in front of Tony, Bill and other important knob heads)

Driving through the crowd when some unseen girl yelled out "Hi Grandad and six blokes in my vehicle yelled back hello.

Awesome day

Lol. Cool.

[Dinty]

Good report and images, thank you Wayne, cheers Dennis