Tilligerry RSL Sub-Branch is preparing to host two traditional Anzac Day services at the Tilligerry Sports Club Cenotaph on Monday, April 25.
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Sub-branch treasurer John Olive said that the organisation was fortunate to be able to host Anzac Day services this year after the disruptions caused by the pandemic over the past two years.
"After two years of setbacks we are pleased to announce that this year's Anzac Day services will be conducted without the need for restrictions," he said.
"Of course we understand that not everyone can attend the services, and they are encouraged to take time out in the day and reflect in their own way."
The dawn service will be conducted at the memorial at 5.45am and include a welcome by the sub branch president Paul Carleton.
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This will be followed with the thanksgiving prayer with Rev Anthony Gentle, Anzac address from Wing Commander Elizabeth Harrison, prayer for the nation by Justen Bailey, citation from Alan Curry (RSL Sub Branch trustee) and laying of the wreaths led by Mr Olive. The Ode will be performed Noel Cartwright (patron RSL Sub Branch).
A gunfire breakfast with a gold coin donation at the Tilligerry RSL sports club will follow.
The morning service will kick off with the traditional march starting at 9.15am at the southern gates in the Avenue of the Allies and continue via Lemon Tree Passage Road and onto the Tilligerry RSL Sports Club grounds.
The service will then commence at 10am and feature the Port Stephens Community Band performing the Prayer for the Nation, Prayer for the Defence Force and Australia's national anthem Advance Australia Fair. A rendition of The Last Post will be performed at 11am, followed by a minute's silence, The Rouse and the Prayer of Dedication. There will also be a laying of the wreaths, Commemoration of the Fallen and Ode of Remembrance.
This year's Anzac Day commemorates 107 years since the events of Gallipoli during World War I and the courage displayed by Australia's brave soldiers - a day that is etched in the minds and hearts of every man, woman and child.
Because Anzac Day this year falls during the April school holidays, many schools in Port Stephens will be conducting their own Anzac Day remembrance events when school returns.
There will be three RAAF flyovers of Anzac Day services in Port Stephens on Monday:
- F-35A Lightning II, Tilligerry RSL Sports Club, 10.40am
- F-35A Lightning II, Apex Park, Nelson Bay, 11am
- F-35A Lightning II, Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace, 11am
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Anzac Day service times in Port Stephens and surrounds on Monday, April 25:
Raymond Terrace
- 5.45am: Dawn service at the Anzac Park war memorial in Jacaranda Avenue followed by a gunfire breakfast at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club for a gold coin.
- 10.30am: Marchers to form up near Lifeline in Sturgeon Street, travel down William and Port Stephens streets to Anzac Park.
- 10.55am: Morning service at Anzac Park.
Seaham
- 9am: Morning service at Seaham School of Arts Hall.
Nelson Bay
- 5.30am: Dawn service in Apex Park followed at 6am by breakfast at Wests Nelson Bay Diggers ($15).
- 10.15am: March from Nelson Bay Bowling Club carpark down Stockton Street to Apex Park.
- 10.45am: Main service in Apex Park.
- 11.30am: Lunch at Wests Nelson Bay Diggers for invited guests.
Karuah
- 6am: Dawn service in Memorial Park following a march from the garage on the Old Pacific Highway to the war memorial.
- 9am: Morning service at Karuah RSL memorial wall.
Tanilba Bay
- 5.45am: Dawn Service at Tilligerry RSL Sports Club war memorial followed by gunfire breakfast for gold coin donation.
- 9.15am: March from the southern gates of Avenue of the Allies, along Lemon Tree Passage Road to the to the club.
- 10am: Main service Tilligerry RSL Sports Club memorial.
Medowie
- 6am: Dawn service at Medowie Social. Members will form up at the Bull N Bush at 5.30am and begin the short march to Medowie Social at 5.45am. Free Rotary sausage sizzle to follow.
Stockton
- 5.30am: Dawn service at the cenotaph on the corner of Mitchell and Hereford streets.
- 8.30am: Main march from the George Washington Hotel along Mitchell Street to the cenotaph.
