Reflections on VP Day - 'Victory in the Pacific' 80th Anniversary

🎖️ Reflections on VP Day

‘Victory in the Pacific’ 80th Anniversary Commemoration
📅 Saturday, 16 August 2025
🕑 Arrive from 2:00 pm | Event: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
📍 Birkdale State School Assembly Hall, Agnes Street, BIRKDALE

Join us for a community gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day, 15 August 1945, marking the end of World War Two.

“Reflections on VP Day” honours local stories from Capalaba, Birkdale, Thorneside, and Wellington Point – stories of courage, resilience, and community spirit during a time of global conflict and change.

This special event features performances, storytelling, and historical reflections to acknowledge some unique moments that took place in our community while the 'War in the Pacific' raged on, until lasting peace was finally declared.

🎼 Program Highlights:

• 🎵 Performance by Redland City Band & Birkdale State School Choir

• 🕊️ "The War is Over!" – Celebrating the joy and relief of peace

• 📖 Dante & Hughie’s Story – A child’s memory of the end of war

• 📡 The US Army High Frequency Radio Receiving Station at Capalaba/Birkdale under the command of General Douglas MacArthur

• 👩‍🌾 The Women’s Land Army in Birkdale

• 🌏 The meaning of VP Day for our community

• 🌺 Commemoration & Tribute to those who served and sacrificed

• ✨ Peace Pole Ceremony – "May Peace Prevail on Earth"

🎟️ Entry is FREE – Bookings essential via Humanitix
Spaces are limited, so please reserve early.

This event is part of an ongoing local collaboration to preserve and share the stories of our region. By gathering memories and knowledge, we honour the past and inspire future generations.

Proudly hosted by:
Capalaba and Wellington Point Rotary Clubs
In partnership with:
Birkdale State School • Redlands RSL • Birkdale Scouts • Redland City Bands • Redlands Coast Museum • Redlands Genealogical Society
With support from community members and elected representatives.