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ANZAC 100 photos

Our ANZAC Day centenary event on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 was both well attended and well received. Here are some photos from the day.

: The main part of the room for the ceremony

: DUCW President Peter Munn

: DUCW members Ian Bowering (seated) and Liz Hydesmith (right).

: His Honour, Manitoba’s Lt. Gov. Philip Lee

: Representing the Australian Navy, Lieutenant Andrew Serchen stands at attention.

: Lt. Gov. Phillip Lee

: Minister Deanne Crothers

: Colonel Eric Charron, 2nd Air Division

: Lt. Col. Andrews and Chief Warrant Officer Harry, from 435 Squadron, 17 Wing

: RCMP Chief Superintendant Scott Kolody, Col. Charron and Lt. Col Andrews

: Our parade marshall Gordon Keatch

: Our bugler, Petty Officer, 2nd Class, James McKee, Royal Canadian Navy Reserve

: Our bugler, Petty Officer, 2nd Class, James McKee, Royal Canadian Navy Reserve

: Our bugler, Petty Officer, 2nd Class, James McKee, Royal Canadian Navy Reserve

: Turkish Counsellor Hakan Cengiz lays a wreath at the cenotaph.

: Anzac Day event coordinator Liz Hydesmith led the placing of poppies.

: Panelists Dr. Jim Ferguson, Warren Otto, Chris Young and Capt. Emmanuel Goffi

: Counsellor Hakan Cengiz, representing the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey

: Counsellor Hakan Cengiz, representing the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey

Anzac Day centenary commemoration – thank you!

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More than 200 people attended our largest ever commemoration of Anzac Day on its centenary yesterday. The Down Under Club of Winnipeg would like to thank all those who attended and contributed to the success of our event.

Many dignitaries, cadets, veterans, club members and interested people from the community participated in a ceremony, followed by an afternoon tea and panel presentation by four speakers on the topic of Lest We Forget Our First World War Mates.

We will share further details on yesterday’s Anzac event on this site.

Classic 107

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Classic 107.1 Anzac Day Centenary broadcast

The Winnipeg Classical music station FM 107.1 is featuring a selection of music on their broadcast for April 25th, 2015, on Anzac Day.

For those unable to attend our ceremony, this is a great way to remember the day in a classical way.

Host Michael Wolch will broadcast the special program on FM 107.1 between 2 – 3 PM, local time in Winnipeg. Tune in via the web (at www.classic107.com).

(If you are listening Down Under, the broadcast time is for early risers on Sunday, April 26th 5 AM – 6 AM Eastern Standard Time in Sydney, Australia, and 7 AM – 8 AM in Wellington, New Zealand.)

We are delighted to have this special day recognized by this local broadcaster.

http://classic107.com/news/481-music-for-100th-anniversary-of-anzac-day-on-the-wide-world-of-classical-music

Fun and Games on Saturday night

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Come and join us at the Scandinavian Centre (764 Erin) THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, March 14, at 7:00 pm, as we enjoy a games night, each other’s company, and get updated on all our plans for Anzac Day.

Want to get involved with our Anzac Day Commemorative trueviagraonline.com Event? Come along on Saturday and hear all about it. And stay tuned for more details about the event – see the a flyer in the March Yarn, and watch regular emails coming your way.

See you on Saturday. [photo by Brian Hydesmith]

March Yarn

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The March 2015 issue of The Southern Yarn is ready to be retrieved. The big news this month is all the plans in the works for the Anzac Day event, 100 years from the WWI landing at Gallipoli by the troops from Australia and New Zealand.

We look forward to having you join all club members and guests at the event on Saturday April 25th.