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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 11:02:29 GMT -5
Today is a solemn day in Australia and New Zealand as we remember Anzac. Because of Covid-19, there will not be any crowd gatherings at Services, no Marches, no "Two Up" at Pubs where Mates shared memories together. It still will be a very sombre day. People have been asked to go to the end of their driveway at 6am to observe a minutes silence to remember those who sacrificed their lives. Not quite the same as the moving "Dawn Service" we normally have, but still a time to pause and remember. The legend of Anzac was born on 25 April 1915, and was reaffirmed in eight months' fighting on Gallipoli. Although there was no military victory, the Australians and New Zealanders displayed great courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, and mateship. Such qualities came to be seen as the Anzac spirit. The Anzac spirit cuts across race and religion and that is so precious. The Spirit of the ANZAC continues today in times of hardship such as cyclones, floods and bush fires. At those times Australians and New Zealanders come together to rescue one another, to ease suffering, to provide food and shelter, to look after one another, and to let the victims of these disasters know they are not alone. The Anzac spirit has grown stronger over the years, and although the originals have all passed on, the younger generation is carrying the torch and that has to be a good thing. Of course recently displayed in the Covid-19 crisis, helping both countries to come through with minimal deaths. That spirit was so evident in the two Prime Ministers, Scott Morrison and Jacinda Arden. Great leaders. For me personally it will be remembering George Johnson, a professing man who lived in our home in 1945/46. George was a homeless bachelor, just the most humble, gracious man you could wish to meet. He was affectionately known to everybody as "Uncle George". Uncle George served at Gallipoli, Lone Pine and the Western Front. We never really knew the Hell he endured, because he spoke so little about it. Uncle George used to spend a lot of time at Dandenong Convention Ground. Always there for preparations and working bees. He loved to cook, that was his favourite job, used to help my Mum a lot. Can remember how at Dandenong they used to store everything in the main Church building during the year. There was a problem young boys from the neighbourhood were getting in and smoking on the top of a pile of grass mattresses. The Workers were worried that the lovely Church building would be burnt down.So Uncle George volunteered to live in it to keep the boys out. He was well used to ruffing it, and getting rid of the enemy. He would have swapped his 303 rifle for a 12 gauge shot gun. So today I salute Uncle George and all his Mates for the legacy they have left for us. The Ode. 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. The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFzCmAyOp8
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 11:55:49 GMT -5
Today is a solemn day in Australia and New Zealand as we remember Anzac. Because of Covid-19, there will not be any crowd gatherings at Services, no Marches, no "Two Up" at Pubs where Mates shared memories together. It still will be a very sombre day. People have been asked to go to the end of their driveway at 6am to observe a minutes silence to remember those who sacrificed their lives. Not quite the same as the moving "Dawn Service" we normally have, but still a time to pause and remember. The legend of Anzac was born on 25 April 1915, and was reaffirmed in eight months' fighting on Gallipoli. Although there was no military victory, the Australians and New Zealanders displayed great courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, and mateship. Such qualities came to be seen as the Anzac spirit. The Anzac spirit cuts across race and religion and that is so precious. The Spirit of the ANZAC continues today in times of hardship such as cyclones, floods and bush fires. At those times Australians and New Zealanders come together to rescue one another, to ease suffering, to provide food and shelter, to look after one another, and to let the victims of these disasters know they are not alone. The Anzac spirit has grown stronger over the years, and although the originals have all passed on, the younger generation is carrying the torch and that has to be a good thing. Of course recently displayed in the Covid-19 crisis, helping both countries to come through with minimal deaths. That spirit was so evident in the two Prime Ministers, Scott Morrison and Jacinda Arden. Great leaders. For me personally it will be remembering George Johnson, a professing man who lived in our home in 1945/46. George was a homeless bachelor, just the most humble, gracious man you could wish to meet. He was affectionately known to everybody as "Uncle George". Uncle George served at Gallipoli, Lone Pine and the Western Front. We never really knew the Hell he endured, because he spoke so little about it. Uncle George used to spend a lot of time at Dandenong Convention Ground. Always there for preparations and working bees. He loved to cook, that was his favourite job, used to help my Mum a lot. Can remember how at Dandenong they used to store everything in the main Church building during the year. There was a problem young boys from the neighbourhood were getting in and smoking on the top of a pile of grass mattresses. The Workers were worried that the lovely Church building would be burnt down.So Uncle George volunteered to live in it to keep the boys out. He was well used to ruffing it, and getting rid of the enemy. He would have swapped his 303 rifle for a 12 gauge shot gun. So today I salute Uncle George and all his Mates for the legacy they have left for us. The Ode. 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. The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFzCmAyOp8i thought you said her name was ardern not arden? you wouldn't be showing disrespect would you?
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Post by xna on Apr 24, 2020 12:06:25 GMT -5
Today is a solemn day in Australia and New Zealand as we remember Anzac. Sounds nice but it's competing with Ramadan.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 14:03:45 GMT -5
Sorry Wally, just a simple typing mistake. Seeing it upset you I have corrected it. Thanks for being "On the Ball" as always.
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Post by ForeverFree on Apr 24, 2020 14:09:41 GMT -5
i thought you said her name was ardern not arden? you wouldn't be showing disrespect would you? A simple typo is not being disrespectful. He's showing respect for and acknowledging those that sacrificed for his country and you respond in mockery.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 14:33:33 GMT -5
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Post by curlywurlysammagee on Apr 24, 2020 15:36:49 GMT -5
Thank you for that Mr Redback. I stood at the end of my driveway. Unfortunately very few people live in my street. Those that do were out but loads of houses are holiday houses so empty. My grand dad fought in Palestine under General Allenby.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 16:09:52 GMT -5
Thank you for that Mr Redback. I stood at the end of my driveway. Unfortunately very few people live in my street. Those that do were out but loads of houses are holiday houses so empty. My grand dad fought in Palestine under General Allenby. Good for you Mr Curly, we must remember, "Lest We Forget". The young ones are picking up on it and that has to be a good thing. That Anzac spirit is unique, stronger and more binding than religion. The World would be a much better place with more of that spirit. We are so thankful to be living in Australia and NZ where that spirit comes to the fore, when the going gets tough. Always willing to help a mate. There were quite a few spots in our street where 2 or 3 people observed the minutes silence together. Our neighbour backed his ute out onto the road, played "The Last Post" then the minutes silence, finishing with "Reveille" and National Anthem. Not quite the same as the "Dawn Service" but worthwhile. Also there was no free breakfast at Pubs where we always enjoyed a milk toddy, with eggs and bacon. A number had a fire going on the nature strip, it was about 5C degrees. Winter is coming. My dear Wife who is not so well spent yesterday decorating a cross with poppies. She is a dab hand at felting, and she use that to make the poppies, they are gorgeous, the same as her. A great job, she was very tied last night. We placed the cross on the front fence and stood beside it at 6am this morning. Many in the street have the Australian Flag and poppies on their fences.
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Post by Pragmatic on Apr 24, 2020 16:44:33 GMT -5
Thanks Redback. We live rural, but could still see one or two standing at their gates this morning.
I used to mow lawns for a Vet from Gallipoli, and still recall his stories from the trenches.
I was one of the few friends who broke ranks down here and did Military training, and was set to join the Armed forces, but another career opportunity intervened, and it never happened. I would have been excommunicated for sure, but that was irrelevant in my decision.
I well recall my times in the army camps, in the snow, and the coldness of steel. The dawn parades, the camaraderie, and playing rugby against the Air Force team in Taihape surrounded by ice. I got a sense though of what sacrifice actually was, and I honour those like Malone who gave their lives.
I also got a sense of what some of the conscientious objectors went through for their beliefs, and while I disagreed with their stance, and viewed it as somewhat selfish, I still learned a respect for people who have convictions and will follow through on them, regardless of the personal cost.
Well said Redback about the ANZAC spirit, and I echo it. Lest we forget. Those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 17:22:06 GMT -5
i thought you said her name was ardern not arden? you wouldn't be showing disrespect would you? A simple typo is not being disrespectful. He's showing respect for and acknowledging those that sacrificed for his country and you respond in mockery. well when i did it that was the reason suggested, just thought i would ask the same question....but then you would have to be paying attention to understand that...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 17:24:03 GMT -5
I just played that song " The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". My Wife was sitting on the couch, and I could see a tear in her eye. During her career as a Nurse, she cared for those who returned from all the Wars. She loved them, and they loved her, maybe it was her 2x2 upbringing that enabled her to show so much compassion and love toward them. Many were without limbs, eyes, etc, dreadful injuries. And of course many of them passed on and she would hold their hand to help them through the final battle.
Thank God for Nurses, they are very special people.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2020 20:34:44 GMT -5
Took the Dogs for their morning walk. Great to see people "In the Spirit" remembering those who made the supreme sacrifice. A number had a small fire on the front nature strip, cooking breakfast, and enjoying a milk toddy and coffee. Social distancing was being practised, people have got the message. No protests against it.
And in current circumstances we need to come together and support one another. Makes me so glad that we live in the land down under, and enjoy the legacy left to us by the gallant heroes that protected it for us.
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Post by Roselyn T on Apr 24, 2020 22:18:33 GMT -5
I just played that song " The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". My Wife was sitting on the couch, and I could see a tear in her eye. During her career as a Nurse, she cared for those who returned from all the Wars. She loved them, and they loved her, maybe it was her 2x2 upbringing that enabled her to show so much compassion and love toward them. Many were without limbs, eyes, etc, dreadful injuries. And of course many of them passed on and she would hold their hand to help them through the final battle. Thank God for Nurses, they are very special people. Lest We Forget. Thank you @redback, I listened to The Band played Waltzing Matilda just yesterday...many people out on their driveways around here. My son and stepson are both serving at the moment.
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Post by curlywurlysammagee on Apr 24, 2020 23:23:06 GMT -5
Thanks Redback. We live rural, but could still see one or two standing at their gates this morning. I used to mow lawns for a Vet from Gallipoli, and still recall his stories from the trenches. I was one of the few friends who broke ranks down here and did Military training, and was set to join the Armed forces, but another career opportunity intervened, and it never happened. I would have been excommunicated for sure, but that was irrelevant in my decision. I well recall my times in the army camps, in the snow, and the coldness of steel. The dawn parades, the camaraderie, and playing rugby against the Air Force team in Taihape surrounded by ice. I got a sense though of what sacrifice actually was, and I honour those like Malone who gave their lives. I also got a sense of what some of the conscientious objectors went through for their beliefs, and while I disagreed with their stance, and viewed it as somewhat selfish, I still learned a respect for people who have convictions and will follow through on them, regardless of the personal cost. Well said Redback about the ANZAC spirit, and I echo it. Lest we forget. Those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. Colonel Malone was a brilliant soldier and man. From the stories I have read of him his men loved him. He achieved much at Gallipoli only to be let down at the end.
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Post by slowtosee on Apr 24, 2020 23:40:00 GMT -5
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sEthYuKCEugm.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAzYA4-Y68 Same song - And the band played waltzing matilda And now every April I sit on my porch And I watch the parade pass before me I see my old comrades, how proudly they march Reliving their dreams of past glory I see the old men, all twisted and torn The forgotten heroes of a forgotten war And the young people ask me, "what are they Marching for?" And I ask myself the same question
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2020 0:22:48 GMT -5
Thank you so much STS for posting those two versions. Such a poignant song, always brings a tear. makes you aware of the Hell they went through.
Having afternoon tea with my Wife. She made a batch of Anzac biscuits great when warm, with a little cream on them. Some call them "Bowel" biscuits.
Here is the recipe,
ANZAC Day is here, which means it's time to start making our favourite quick and easy biscuit of the year. This recipe is very close to the traditional version we all know and love, but with slightly higher amounts of coconut, golden syrup and butter, the end result is more chewy than crumbly.
INGREDIENTS
1¼ cups (110g) rolled oats 1 ¼ cups (110g) desiccated coconut 1 cup (150g) plain flour 150g Lurpak unsalted butter ¼ cup (90g) golden syrup 1 cup (220g) raw sugar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Combine the oats, coconut, flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Set aside. Place the butter, golden syrup and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Bring to a simmer and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then add the bicarb soda and 1 tbs water. Stir to combine, then pour over the oat mixture. 2. Using a wooden spoon, combine butter and oat mixture. Using 1 tbs mixture each, roll into 24 equal-sized balls. Divide between two baking paper-lined baking trays, leaving 3cm between each. 3. Flatten biscuits slightly, then bake for 10-12 minutes until the top tray is slightly golden. Swap trays and cook for a further 6-8 minutes until all biscuits are golden. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Post by curlywurlysammagee on Apr 25, 2020 0:38:24 GMT -5
Thank you so much STS for posting those two versions. Such a poignant song, always brings a tear. makes you aware of the Hell they went through. Having afternoon tea with my Wife. She made a batch of Anzac biscuits great when warm, with a little cream on them. Some call them "Bowel" biscuits. Here is the recipe, ANZAC Day is here, which means it's time to start making our favourite quick and easy biscuit of the year. This recipe is very close to the traditional version we all know and love, but with slightly higher amounts of coconut, golden syrup and butter, the end result is more chewy than crumbly. INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups (110g) rolled oats 1 ¼ cups (110g) desiccated coconut 1 cup (150g) plain flour 150g Lurpak unsalted butter ¼ cup (90g) golden syrup 1 cup (220g) raw sugar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Combine the oats, coconut, flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Set aside. Place the butter, golden syrup and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Bring to a simmer and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then add the bicarb soda and 1 tbs water. Stir to combine, then pour over the oat mixture. 2. Using a wooden spoon, combine butter and oat mixture. Using 1 tbs mixture each, roll into 24 equal-sized balls. Divide between two baking paper-lined baking trays, leaving 3cm between each. 3. Flatten biscuits slightly, then bake for 10-12 minutes until the top tray is slightly golden. Swap trays and cook for a further 6-8 minutes until all biscuits are golden. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. My ANZAC biscuits always turn out rock hard. If the troops ran out of bullets they could launch my biscuits at the enemy.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2020 0:43:44 GMT -5
Overcooked Curly, does happen sometimes. No problem just dunk them in your coffee. Be careful not to baptise the whole biscuit or you end up with mushy coffee.
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Post by Bigbiddy on Apr 25, 2020 2:01:47 GMT -5
Today is a solemn day in Australia and New Zealand as we remember Anzac. Because of Covid-19, there will not be any crowd gatherings at Services, no Marches, no "Two Up" at Pubs where Mates shared memories together. It still will be a very sombre day. People have been asked to go to the end of their driveway at 6am to observe a minutes silence to remember those who sacrificed their lives. Not quite the same as the moving "Dawn Service" we normally have, but still a time to pause and remember. The legend of Anzac was born on 25 April 1915, and was reaffirmed in eight months' fighting on Gallipoli. Although there was no military victory, the Australians and New Zealanders displayed great courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, and mateship. Such qualities came to be seen as the Anzac spirit. The Anzac spirit cuts across race and religion and that is so precious. The Spirit of the ANZAC continues today in times of hardship such as cyclones, floods and bush fires. At those times Australians and New Zealanders come together to rescue one another, to ease suffering, to provide food and shelter, to look after one another, and to let the victims of these disasters know they are not alone. The Anzac spirit has grown stronger over the years, and although the originals have all passed on, the younger generation is carrying the torch and that has to be a good thing. Of course recently displayed in the Covid-19 crisis, helping both countries to come through with minimal deaths. That spirit was so evident in the two Prime Ministers, Scott Morrison and Jacinda Arden. Great leaders. For me personally it will be remembering George Johnson, a professing man who lived in our home in 1945/46. George was a homeless bachelor, just the most humble, gracious man you could wish to meet. He was affectionately known to everybody as "Uncle George". Uncle George served at Gallipoli, Lone Pine and the Western Front. We never really knew the Hell he endured, because he spoke so little about it. Uncle George used to spend a lot of time at Dandenong Convention Ground. Always there for preparations and working bees. He loved to cook, that was his favourite job, used to help my Mum a lot. Can remember how at Dandenong they used to store everything in the main Church building during the year. There was a problem young boys from the neighbourhood were getting in and smoking on the top of a pile of grass mattresses. The Workers were worried that the lovely Church building would be burnt down.So Uncle George volunteered to live in it to keep the boys out. He was well used to ruffing it, and getting rid of the enemy. He would have swapped his 303 rifle for a 12 gauge shot gun. So today I salute Uncle George and all his Mates for the legacy they have left for us. The Ode. 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. The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFzCmAyOp8
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Post by Bigbiddy on Apr 25, 2020 2:03:15 GMT -5
Today is a solemn day in Australia and New Zealand as we remember Anzac. Because of Covid-19, there will not be any crowd gatherings at Services, no Marches, no "Two Up" at Pubs where Mates shared memories together. It still will be a very sombre day. People have been asked to go to the end of their driveway at 6am to observe a minutes silence to remember those who sacrificed their lives. Not quite the same as the moving "Dawn Service" we normally have, but still a time to pause and remember. The legend of Anzac was born on 25 April 1915, and was reaffirmed in eight months' fighting on Gallipoli. Although there was no military victory, the Australians and New Zealanders displayed great courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, and mateship. Such qualities came to be seen as the Anzac spirit. The Anzac spirit cuts across race and religion and that is so precious. The Spirit of the ANZAC continues today in times of hardship such as cyclones, floods and bush fires. At those times Australians and New Zealanders come together to rescue one another, to ease suffering, to provide food and shelter, to look after one another, and to let the victims of these disasters know they are not alone. The Anzac spirit has grown stronger over the years, and although the originals have all passed on, the younger generation is carrying the torch and that has to be a good thing. Of course recently displayed in the Covid-19 crisis, helping both countries to come through with minimal deaths. That spirit was so evident in the two Prime Ministers, Scott Morrison and Jacinda Arden. Great leaders. For me personally it will be remembering George Johnson, a professing man who lived in our home in 1945/46. George was a homeless bachelor, just the most humble, gracious man you could wish to meet. He was affectionately known to everybody as "Uncle George". Uncle George served at Gallipoli, Lone Pine and the Western Front. We never really knew the Hell he endured, because he spoke so little about it. Uncle George used to spend a lot of time at Dandenong Convention Ground. Always there for preparations and working bees. He loved to cook, that was his favourite job, used to help my Mum a lot. Can remember how at Dandenong they used to store everything in the main Church building during the year. There was a problem young boys from the neighbourhood were getting in and smoking on the top of a pile of grass mattresses. The Workers were worried that the lovely Church building would be burnt down.So Uncle George volunteered to live in it to keep the boys out. He was well used to ruffing it, and getting rid of the enemy. He would have swapped his 303 rifle for a 12 gauge shot gun. So today I salute Uncle George and all his Mates for the legacy they have left for us. The Ode. 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. The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFzCmAyOp8Did this gentleman marry latter in life?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2020 2:32:52 GMT -5
No never ever married. He was a bit shy and also had a slight speech impediment. But they don't come any better than Uncle George, not a nasty trait in him.
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Post by fixit on Apr 25, 2020 4:20:19 GMT -5
Thank you for that Mr Redback. I stood at the end of my driveway. Unfortunately very few people live in my street. Those that do were out but loads of houses are holiday houses so empty. My grand dad fought in Palestine under General Allenby. We stood at our driveway as well, along with a lot of neighbours in their respective driveways. Will you get some hunting done next week curly, when we come out of house arrest?
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Post by curlywurlysammagee on Apr 25, 2020 4:35:52 GMT -5
Thank you for that Mr Redback. I stood at the end of my driveway. Unfortunately very few people live in my street. Those that do were out but loads of houses are holiday houses so empty. My grand dad fought in Palestine under General Allenby. We stood at our driveway as well, along with a lot of neighbours in their respective driveways. Will you get some hunting done next week curly, when we come out of house arrest? It does not appear so at this stage.
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Post by jj on Apr 26, 2020 7:44:18 GMT -5
I lit a candle and watched the live service on TV. Was also thinking that on Anzac Day 100 years ago they were also suffering through a pandemic.
Also I made some vegan Anzac biscuits, just substituted coconut oil for butter and it worked a treat!
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