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- Why there are so many Central Coast war memorials
IN AN international commemoration that marks 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I, a band of piper’s will play an ode to those who have served in locations all over the world, including the Central Coast.
Norah Head lighthouse and Gosford RSL will both pay their respect to the centenial anniversary by taking part in ‘The Battle’s Over’ — an event that spans the UK, the Isle of Man, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, France, Belgium, Canada, the US and Germany.
Taking place on Sunday to coincide with Remembrance Day, bagpiper’s in both locations will play a tune at the same time the Armistice was originally signed in the northern hemisphere.
Playing at the Norah Head commemoration, Steven Tripp said he was proud to honour those who have served at war, including his great great grandfather Sgt William Clarke Webster of the 11th Hussars.
“The Battle’s Over commemoration will involve hundreds of pipers across Australia in a final act of remembrance for the Centenary of ANZAC,” he said.
“The bagpipe tune Battle’s O’er is part of the ANZAC story – a tune always in the piper’s repertoire that allows us as musicians to continue sharing the stories of ANZAC, honour and gratitude to those who have served over the last century.”
Central Coast town crier Stephen Clarke, who will be representing at the Gosford RSL commemoration, is also excited to be a part of the event.
“We are proud to be playing a part in this historic
international event to commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War, and to recognise the contribution and sacrifice made by the men and women from our own community,” he said.
There will be many other events running across the Coast on the weekend, including the official launch of the Australian Spirit Employment Initiative (ASEI) through a family fun day at The Entertainment Grounds in West Gosford.
The community event aims to create new supportive networks for veterans and their families, raise awareness of the challenges faced by veterans transitioning from military to civilian and family life, and highlight the need for ongoing community support and recognition of those who have served our country and still serve today.
There will also be services run by the local RSL sub branches.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES
Gosford
Sunday November 11
The Gosford RSL Sub Branch will hold a Remembrance Day commemoration at the Cenotaph, Memorial Park, Gosford. Veterans are requested to be formed up at the Cenotaph by 10:45am.
Copacabana
10.15am service at Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club on Del Monte Place
Davistown
Sunday 11 November
10.55am Remembrance service at the Davistown RSL Club Memorial Wall, 19 Murna Rd, Davistown
Following the service, there will be a display in the Club’s auditorium covering the period from the Boer War to present-day conflicts, with a focus on WWI
Doyalson-Wyee
Sunday 11 November
10.50am Remembrance service at the memorial
Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club Pacific Highway
Empire Bay
Sunday November 11
11am service at the Empire Bay Cenotaph on the corner of Kendall and Sorrento Rd
Entrance Long Jetty
Sunday 11 November
10.30am Remembrance service at the Entrance Cenotaph, Memorial Park, the Entrance
Forresters Beach
Sunday 11 November
11am service at the Retirement Village on The Entrance Rd
Ourimbah Lisarow
Sunday 11 November
10.30am Remembrance service at the memorial in the Ourimbah RSL Club, 10 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah
Terrigal
Sunday 11 November
11am service at Breakers Country Club on Dover Rd or Terrigal Beach
Toukley
Sunday 11 November
10.30am Remembrance service at corner Holmes Avenue & Main Road, Toukley
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