Thursday 25th April, 2024

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Dawn Service

0500hrs

  • FALL IN – Corner Redcliffe Pde & Baker St

0515hrs

  • Number Parade & Commence March
  • Parade arrives at Anzac Place
  • Raising of the Flags at Anzac Place

0530hrs

  • Mounting of Catafalque Party
  • Introduction – MC – Redcliffe RSL Deputy President Karen Hemers 
  • Invocation – Chaplain – CAPT Dean Clutterbuck – Salvation Army
  • Hymn – Abide With Me (lyrics below) – Theo Hunt & Sienna Randall – St Benedict’s College Choir
  • Reading of Requiescat & Prayer – Chaplain
  • Address – Redcliffe RSL President – Mr Neville Cullen
  • Wreaths cast into the sea by Cadets aboard Redcliffe Coastguard QF3 vessel
  • Official wreath placed by Redcliffe RSL President – General public are invited to lay wreaths at the monument after the service
  • ”The Ode” – Redcliffe RSL President
  • “Last Post” – Bugler – MAJ John Rees
  • Two Minutes Silence
  • ”Reveille” – Bugler
  • Benediction – Chaplain
  • “God Defend New Zealand” – Lyrics below – Theo Hunt & Sienna Randall – St Benedict’s College Choir
  • “Advance Australia Fair” – Lyrics below – Mr Jonathon Twartz
  • Catafalque Party Dismounts
  • Closing Remarks – MC
  • Conclusion of Service
  • Gunfire Breakfast at Redcliffe RSL after the conclusion of the Service.

Abide With Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

The Ode

They went with songs to the battle,
they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes,
steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end
against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
LEST WE FORGET

God Defend New Zealand

E Ihowā Atua,
O ngā iwi mātou rā
Āta whakarangona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau tō atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa

God of nations at thy feet
In the bonds of love we meet.
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific’s triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.

Advance Australia Fair

Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.

Mid-Morning Service

0900hrs

  • FALL IN – Roundabout at Redcliffe Pde and Anzac Ave
  • All marchers please report to Senior Marshall on arrival for direction

0940hrs

  • Commence March
  • March-past Saluting Dias
  • Parade arrives at Anzac Place

1030hrs

  • Mounting of Catafalque Party
  • Introduction – MC – Redcliffe RSL Vice President Erich Jeffrey
  • Invocation – Chaplain – Capt Dean Clutterbuck – Salvation Army
  • Hymn – How Great Thou Art (Lyrics below) – St Benedict’s College Choir
  • Reading of Requiescat & Prayer – Chaplain
  • Address – Reviewing Officer – CDRE Martin Brooker CSC RAN
  • Address – Student Speakers – Kody Hockey & Ariana Rodriguez – Mueller College
  • Wreath Laying – Announced by MC
  • ”The Ode” – Redcliffe RSL President – Mr Neville Cullen
  • “Last Post” – Bugler – MAJ John Rees
  • One Minute Silence
  • ”Rouse” – Bugler
  • Benediction – Chaplain
  • “God Defend New Zealand” – St Benedict’s College Choir
  • “Advance Australia Fair” – St Benedict’s College Choir
  • Catafalque Party Dismounts
  • Closing Remarks – MC
  • Conclusion of Service
  • Redcliffe RSL reopens at the conclusion of the Service.
  • General Public are asked to allow Veterans and their families into the RSL first.

How Great Thou Art

O Lord my God,
When I in awesome wonder
Consider all
The works Thy Hand hath made,
I see the stars,
I hear the mighty thunder,
Thy pow’r throughout
The universe displayed;

Then sings my soul,
My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!

When Christ shall come,
With shouts of acclamation,
And take me home,
What joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim,
“My God, how great Thou art!”

Then sings my soul,
My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!

The Ode

They went with songs to the battle,
they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes,
steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end
against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
LEST WE FORGET

God Defend New Zealand

E Ihowā Atua,
O ngā iwi mātou rā
Āta whakarangona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau tō atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa

God of nations at thy feet
In the bonds of love we meet.
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific’s triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.

Advance Australia Fair

Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair

Cemetery Service

Redcliffe Cemetery
Sunday 21st April
Commences at 10:00am

Unique to Redcliffe and open to the general public, this service was designed as a tribute to the lives of fallen Diggers from the local area.

It is a celebration of people’s lives and it is not a sombre occasion. It is a day we pay homage and honour those who lost their lives during conflict, or as a result of their injuries.

Flags are placed on the graves the day before by Cadet units and members of local ex-service organisations. During the service on Sunday we stop to remove the flags and replace them with poppies.

For over 20 years, the Legacy Laurel Club ladies have been hand making crepe paper poppies which are placed on the graves of our beloved ex-servicemen and women.

At Redcliffe Cemetery there are over 700 ex-service graves that we attend to.

This is a great way to pay our respects, and we hope to see you there

Dawn Service

Redcliffe RSL’s Dawn Service attracts a huge crowd each year.

With its waterfront setting, it makes for a spectacular sight as the sun rises over Moreton Island.

MARCH
Fall-in: 5:00am | March-off: 5:15am

Begins at the intersection of Redcliffe Pde and Baker St, and ends at ANZAC Place.

Please note: The march is separated into three groups.

1. Veterans, followed by Veterans with family*
2. Cadets
3. Other marchers, including those marching in memory of a loved one

*Veterans wishing to march with a child/grandchild or family member will be asked to march at the rear of Group 1.

SERVICE
5:30am at Anzac Place

Gunfire Breakfast

Gunfire Breakfast will be served at Redcliffe RSL at the conclusion of the Dawn Service.

Breakfast is complimentary for current and ex-servicemen/women.

Gold coin donation for General Public (proceeds go to Legacy)

General Public are asked to remain outside the Club to allow veterans and their families in first.

*Redcliffe RSL remains open after the Gunfire Breakfast*

Woody Point Service

Woody Point Memorial Hall
Cnr Oxley Avenue and Hornibrook Esplanade, Woody Point

Refreshments from 8:00am
Service begins 8:30am

Mid-Morning March & Service

Redcliffe RSL’s Mid-Morning March & Service is one of the largest in south-east Queensland, with crowds growing each year.

If you have any questions about this year’s march please email us enquiries@redcliffersl.com.au

MARCH
Fall-in: 9:00am | March-off: 9:40am

Begins at the roundabout at Redcliffe Pde and Anzac Ave (Mon Komo Hotel) and ends at ANZAC Place.

SERVICE
Approx 10:30am at Anzac Place

Two-Up (18+)

Get into the Anzac Spirit by playing Two-Up, with proceeds going to support Legacy.

The Two-Up area is located under the covered carpark alongside the RSL, with entry via Bowling Green Lane.

The Two-up area will open at 12noon.

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Inside the Club

  • The Club will open at the conclusion of the Dawn Service for Gunfire Breakfast.
  • The Club will remain open after the Gunfire Breakfast.

Gallipoli Grill

  • Lunch: 11:00am – 3:00pm
  • Dinner: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
  • $10 Members Lunch not available on Anzac Day
  • Bistro Vouchers will not be accepted on Anzac Day
  • No Bookings taken on Anzac Day

Breezes Cafe

  • Open from 9:30am – Late

The Point

  • Bar & Cafe: 6:00am – Late
  • Restaurant: 11:00am – Late

Diggers Bar, Sports Bar, Kokoda Room

  • Open from: 6:00am – Late

Gaming, Keno & TAB Services commence at 1pm

  • Quick Cash promotion will not be run on Anzac Day