Bega Pioneers Museum – Soldiers Memorial Centenary

(Photo: Australian War Memorial)

The programme for the Soldiers Memorial Centenary on Saturday May 25th. Some changes may be made dependent on circumstances.

Gipps Street below the clock and Carp Street from the clock to the gates is planned to be closed from 8am with the march commencing at 10.30am.

Centenary Commemoration Programme

Prologue – John Watkins MC
Arrival of Official Guests
All stand for the mounting of the Catafalque Party
Introduction and welcome – MC
Acknowledgement of country – MC
Hymn – O Valiant Heart – RMC
Prayer of Thanksgiving – Salvation Army
Prayer For The King – Mayor
Prayer For The Nation – Kristy McBain MP
Hymn – Lead Kindly Light – RMC
Centenary Commemoration Address – Dr. Richard Reid
Prayer of Commemoration of the Fallen – President NSW RSL
Presentation of the Photographs of the 66 persons on the memorial. Bass Drum Beat – 33 each side
Laying of wreaths – music by piper Jim Tierney, Bega Band and RMC Band
Ode – 2 verses. G Berman President Bega RSL Subbranch.
Last Post – RMC Bugler
One Minute Silence
Benediction – G Berman President Bega RSL Subbranch
MC outlines history behind hymn Abide With Me and God Save The King
Hymn – Abide With Me – RMC
National Anthems of Australia and UK
All stand for the dismount of the catafalque party
Conclusion and thank you to participants.
Announcement of the dedication of the mural – details to be confirmed