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A MESSAGE FOR ALL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND PERSONNEL

Dr Fawn will lead the traditional wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial Cenotaph on 25 April 2068 commencing 1000.

Background.  This WW1 battle was fought at the western side of the Gallipoli Peninsular in Turkey on 25 Apr 1915, at great cost to both sides. Turkey suffered huge losses (estimated 86,000 killed) but they were not knocked out of the war.  Of the some 50,000 Australians who fought at Gallipoli, 8,709 were killed and 18,235 wounded. New Zealand losses numbered 701 killed and 4,880 wounded.

The ceremony is held to remember the horrors of war - the pain, the discomfort and the fear – and also the courage, determination and above all, good humour.

All personnel are welcome to attend.

CChurch Notices:  from the Chaplin.

• Cloudbase Technician (2^nd Class) Irving Bellman and Spectrum: Sydney’s Catering Manager, Jessie Carteret were married on March 24.  So ends a friendship that began in their school days. No, seriously – we wish them well!
• The catering staff are saving aluminium cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. (Eds. Note:  What a wonderful cause!  Helping crippled children, I mean.)