ANZAC Day Service QRA
Event description
Every year on April 25, we come together as a nation to commemorate our soldiers, past and present, as we recognize their bravery, love, skill, mate ship, passion and courage, which they have so kindly shown by their fight, service and passing to the military and their homes.
It was on this day in 1915 that our ANZAC soldiers landed by sea upon the cliff-ridden shores of Gallipoli, Turkey, under the cover of darkness, battling to beat the break of dawn and marking the beginning of a lengthy battle between the Allies and the Turkish soldiers during World War 1.
Surrounded by sheer cliff faces and hundreds of hidden Turkish soldiers the ANZAC’s fell under immediate gun power and unbeatable odds. By the end of the costly battle at Gallipoli, the Allies saw the loss of 8701 Australian and 2701 New Zealand brave soldiers.
We mark the Gallipoli landings in 1915, as well as commemorating all Australians who have served and died in military operations.
Where to remember our ANZAC’s on Thursday the 25th April.
10:15am at the QRA War Memorial, Located at the Main entry on Old Cleveland Road, Belmont.
QRA Commemorating ANZAC day.
We are a blessed people here in Australia, who through the bravery and sacrifice of many others, enjoy the freedom to live and prosper in this amazing country. It is our choice how we celebrate this freedom and your family are invited to join us to commemorate with the QRA and the community.
Access: Main entry on Old Cleveland Road will be open for entry only prior to 9:55am with parking available on site. Main gate will then be closed to all traffic from 9:55am. Entry and Exit are available via Small Bore Drive at the back entry on MT Petrie road. Exit via the Main gate will be available at approx 12noon.
The ANZAC Day March: To begin at 10:15am followed by the commemoration service at the Memorial located at the front gate (Old Cleveland Rd) to the QRA. Following the service all attendees, families and friends are invited to the QRA Bar/Cafe for snacks, refreshments and sausage sizzle.