FReeper Canteen ~ ANZAC DAY, April 25th ~ 25 April 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen presents…. ~

ANZAC DAY, April 25th

Last Post - click

Come home! Come home! The last post is sounding
for you to hear. All good soldiers know very well there
is nothing to fear while they do what is right, and forget
all the worries they have met in their duties through the
year. A soldier cannot always be great, but he can be a
gentleman and he can be a right good pal to his comrades in
his squad. So all you soldiers listen to this - Deal fair by all
and you’ll never be amiss.

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

ANZAC War Memorial, Sydney, Australia

Anzac Day is commemorated by Australia and New Zealand on 25 April every year to remember members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. Anzac Day is also observed in the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tonga. It is no longer observed as a national holiday in Samoa.

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose soldiers were known as Anzacs. The pride they took in that name endures to this day, and Anzac Day remains one of the most important national occasions of both Australia and New Zealand.

When war broke out in 1914, Australia had been a Federal Commonwealth for only thirteen years. In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of an Allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula to open the way to the Black Sea for the Allied navies. The plan was to capture Istanbul, capital of the Ottoman Empire and an ally of Germany. The ANZAC force landed at Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold strike to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stale-mate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915, the Allied forces were evacuated after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian and 2,700 New Zealand soldiers died. News of the landing at Gallipoli made a profound impact on Australians and New Zealanders at home and 25 April quickly became the day on which they remembered the sacrifice of those who had died in war.

Though the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives of capturing Istanbul and knocking Turkey out of the war, the Australian and New Zealand troops' actions during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as an "Anzac legend" became an important part of the national identity in both countries. This shaped the ways they viewed both their past and their future.

More ANZAC Day information

Australian poet Banjo Paterson wrote the words to "Waltzing Matilda" in January 1895 while staying at Dagworth Station, a sheep and cattle station near Winton in Central West Queensland owned by the Macpherson family. The words were written to a tune played on a zither or autoharp by 31‑year‑old Christina Macpherson, one of the family members at the station.

Waltzing Matilda - click

Lone Pine Memorial - Gallipoli

Auckland, New Zealand War Memorial Museum

Advance Australia Fair - click

Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young 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.

God Defend New Zealand - click

MAORI LYRICS

E Ihowä Atua,
O ngä iwi mätou rä
Äta whakarongona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau tö atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa

ENGLISH LYRICS

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.

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Tennessee Nana...

We thank you mother's uncles for their service and sacrifice to their country.

[Kartographer]

Australian troops marching and singing “Waltzing Matilda”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWqmQlSScI0

[Kathy in Alaska]

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Thanks for posting the cool pics your friend sent!

I hope you had weather as nice as we did over the weekend. Nice to be warm and dry instead of chilly and damp for a change.

[luvie]

Remember....

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please thank your Aussie friend and wish them a Happy ANZAC Day!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Was there any break in the heat today? Or do you have to wait for tomorrow?

[The Mayor]

I did some work today, had too, mixer leaves in the morning and there were lots of last minute things to do.

Rest coming later this week. I need a break as does Mrs Mayor

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

It was much cooler here today...only getting up to about 80, Tomorrow the high will be 70-ish. Yay! Also they moderated that 100-degree day down to mid-90s. Which is something, I suppose. LOL!

How were things there? Did you have more wind or did it calm down somewhat?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Kartographer, for helping celebrate ANZAC Day! Nice link.

[marktwain]

Yes, I saw the parade, the whole deal.

It reminded me of what I read of American thoughts on veterans in the decade after WWII.

I had not realized the extent of the Australian losses in WWI. Incredible. For the population, as bad as American losses in the Civil War.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad you are close to starting your break.

What state is the mixer going to...do they pick it up?

[PROCON]

Hiya radu!

Yes indeed our weather has warmed up too, put on my shorts for the first time, felt good!

Isn't your museum due to open up any time now?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[radu]

Yay! Glad it cooled down and will be a little more comfortable the next few days. You'll be able to stand getting outside a bit and I know the kitties will appreciate it too.

Still warm here but it wasn't quite as windy as yesterday. If I hadn't had my hair bound up then, I would have looked like Medusa when I got to hitch a ride on the British armed personnel carrier at the museum. LOL

Thanks for snagging the pic off their FB page. I wouldn't have gotten to see it otherwise.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, luvie, for helping honor our allies on ANZAC Day.

[luvie]

I’m excited to have a few cooler days before the summer stuff gets here. Now if the wind will just go away, it’ll be perfect. I totally understand the “Medusa” look. LOL!

Glad I found it for you. It’s a great picture and you look sooo pleased to get to ride in the vehicle! I looked for more, but that was the only one except for some in a video. I need to find a new video downloader! My other one became obsolete.

[radu]

It’s nice not having to wear layers of clothing again, isn’t it? LOL Glad you’re getting to enjoy that freedom too.

Yes, the museum reopened this weekend and I just posted a pic of a little fun we had yesterday.