Anzac Day 2014

[Bob McNeill]

Neville, pop 100 in central west NSW normally has its Anzac Day Service the sunday before the 25th, due to the problem of getting a band on the day, This year because Easter falls on the sunday before the service was brought forward by another week, so this year it was held on the 13th. Our little convoy of three got away from Orange at 9.oo am for the 1 1/2 hour drive in the country to arrive in the main st of Neville with just enough time to grab a cuppa, then form up behind, the Highland Band, 1st19th Army Reserve, the FOUR remaining veterans, most of the Neville Public School kids and their principle, bring up the rear, the Jeep, C15, F60L and an A model ford belonging to a local. A great little service followed and then it was up to the local Hall for lunch put on by the Neville Hall Committee. After a lot of chin waggin it was time to turn our heads for home. This time the Jeep led us out as he has a further 30 mile to travel. Great day had by ALL.

[Dianaa]

Hi Bob

You may be interested in taking a drive to Lithgow for ANZAC Day this year. AAVA has been invited to Lithgow Ironfest for the weekend and as a result we will be involved the Lithgow RSL Sub-branch's parade.

The current plans are for an M3 Stuart tank, M5 Halftrack, two FV701 Ferrets, FV601 Saladin, FV603 Saracen and a FV102 Striker in the parade and an additional two parades on Saturday for Ironfest.

[Bob McNeill]

Lithgow is out of the question, sorry. For the best part of 10 years a small group of us have been attending what we call the small villages. Starting at the Millthorpe service around 7.00 am we then travel in convoy with the Band and RSL sub branch officials to Carcour, Mandurama and Lyndhurst. In each of these towns the locals gather along with interested parties to form up and " March" to the Cenotaph then its off to the next one to do it all again. After lunch the band continues to Woodstock for their service. The old vehicles head home. The city of Orange Sub Branch made it very clear a long time ago that X military and even current 1st19th Reserve L/Rovers or their restored Carrier are not welcome in the March, so we go where they enjoy our participation. A history lesson is given at each service when the life of one local serviceman or woman is read out.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Bob McNeill

Lithgow is out of the question, sorry. For the best part of 10 years a small group of us have been attending what we call the small villages. Starting at the Millthorpe service around 7.00 am we then travel in convoy with the Band and RSL sub branch officials to Carcour, Mandurama and Lyndhurst. In each of these towns the locals gather along with interested parties to form up and " March" to the Cenotaph then its off to the next one to do it all again. After lunch the band continues to Woodstock for their service. The old vehicles head home. The city of Orange Sub Branch made it very clear a long time ago that X military and even current 1st19th Reserve L/Rovers or their restored Carrier are not welcome in the March, so we go where they enjoy our participation. A history lesson is given at each service when the life of one local serviceman or woman is read out.

Hi Bob,
Well done to your dedication, along with others, in keeping this up each year.

regards, Richard

[Dianaa]

Bob

Keep up the good works!

[lynx42]

I took the 1940 LRDP WB Chev to Paynesville yesterday to support the Anzac Appeal badge sellers.

Had a great morning and we sold $1,004.45 of badges and donations. Best result ever.

I won't mention the fact that we had 3 fuel blockages and it also boiled on a 10km run. So it's radiator out today and drain and clean the fuel tank before next Friday.

Regards Rick.