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Rememberance Day 2025
A short service was held at the Elizabeth Ann Brown Park War Memorial on Tuesday the 11th November conducted by the Alstonville RSL sub-Branch. Wreaths were laid by the President of the sub-Branch, John Porter, Ms Candy Fitness a representative of Kevin Hogan MP, the School Captains of Alstonville High School and captains of Alstonville Public, Rous Public and St Joseph’s Primary Schools to commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring the substantial number of soldiers who died in battle in all conflicts.
COMMEMORATIVE DATES
The following dates are officially gazetted days proclaimed by the Governor-General and are formally recognised by the Australian Government.
If you are near the Alstonville War Memorial in Elizabeth Ann Brown Park and you hear the Last Post being played, please respectfully stand still until the Rous is played.
You are welcome to approach those gathered to enquire about the service being held.
18 August 2025 -Vietnam Veterans Day
A short service will be held at the War Memorial in Elizabeth Ann Brown Park to commemorate service in Vietnam.
31st August 2025 - Malay and Borneo Veteran’s Day
There will be a short service to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Malay Emergency.
Services will also be held for the following:-
3rd September - Battle for Australia Day (and Merchant Navy Day)
14 September - National Peacekeepers’ Day
11 November – Remembrance Day
The following dates are officially gazetted days proclaimed by the Governor-General and are formally recognised by the Australian Government.
If you are near the Alstonville War Memorial in Elizabeth Ann Brown Park and you hear the Last Post being played, please respectfully stand still until the Rous is played.
You are welcome to approach those gathered to enquire about the service being held.
18 August 2025 -Vietnam Veterans Day
A short service will be held at the War Memorial in Elizabeth Ann Brown Park to commemorate service in Vietnam.
31st August 2025 - Malay and Borneo Veteran’s Day
There will be a short service to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Malay Emergency.
Services will also be held for the following:-
3rd September - Battle for Australia Day (and Merchant Navy Day)
14 September - National Peacekeepers’ Day
11 November – Remembrance Day