Medowie Commemorates ANZAC Day Lest We Forget Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 2, 2017 Medowie’s ANZAC Day Ceremony. Photo supplied by Mr John Tunbridge THE local community has once again supported the ANZAC Day ceremony held at Medowie’s war memorial. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Early in the morning on Tuesday, 25 April locals gathered to commemorate this most sacred day of remembrance. Mr Neil Biggar, Secretary of Medowie’s local sub-branch of the RSL told News Of The Area, “News programs are saying that attendances at ANZAC Day services were down on last year, but not at Medowie.” “The Dawn Service was just about packed up, and I suspect the crowd may have been larger than at the Centenary service in 2015.” Supporting the community to commemorate, was a range of community volunteers. Many sections of the community participate, from local school groups including the Irrawang High School Drum Corps, returned and serving Australian Defence Force personnel including the 335SQN Air Force Cadets, community groups such as Williamtown Rotary and Medowie Lions, Medowie Rural Fire Service, and individuals who feel motivated to contribute on Anzac Day. Mr Geoffrey Hamilton, President of the Rotary Club of Williamtown, told News Of The Area, “It was once again a huge success with our Club supplying over 350 sausages and coffee with a nip of rum to overcome the early start.” “The morning was very well organised, the march a very moving gesture, the service flawless and we at Williamtown Rotary were very proud to be part of the proceedings.” Local baker extraordinaire, Ms Jenny Nicholls, who has provided ANZAC biscuits to those attending the Ceremony for the past 14 years, this year baked 600 of the traditional delights. Mr Steve Carrol, a returned service man of the Vietnam War and also a member of the Williamtown Rotary Club, laid a wreath that was handmade by Mrs Gladys Thomas. Mr Steve Withey and Mr Ian Fletcher, both former Defence Military Working Dog Handlers, laid a wreath in honour of all military dogs, past and present. News Of The Area joins the commemorations of remembering those who have served for Australia. Lest We Forget. By Heather SHARP Former Defence Military Working Dog Handler, Mr Steve Withey of Medowie with his mother-in-law, Ms Lillian Weston of Williamtown. (left)Mr Steve Withey of Medowie proudly shows his medals. (right)
