Remembrance Day 2013
Today is Remembrance Day and a number of public services will be held throughout the South Burnett at 11:00am this morning to mark it. Everyone is welcome to attend these services which acknowledge the sacrifices made by our nation's soldiers in all the conflicts Australia has participated in. Today's Remembrance Day services will also mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Between 1950 and 1953 over 18,000 Australians served in Korea as part of a multinational United Nations force, and more than 330 Australians died in that conflict. After the Armistice, Australian troops continued to serve in Korea in a peace-keeping role until 1959:
•Blackbutt:
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A service will be held at the Blackbutt Cenotaph on the D'Aguilar Highway
at 11:00am
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•Yarraman:
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A service will be held at the Yarraman Cenotaph on the D'Aguilar Highway
at 11:00am (wreath-layers should arrive prior to 10:45am). Poppies will be available throughout the week prior to Remembrance Day from the Yarraman RSL Sub Branch stand outside Yarraman IGA. Funds raised will assist the Yarraman Sub Branch to provide current and ex-service personnel and their families with vital advocacy and welfare services.
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•Nanango:
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A service will be held at the Nanango War Memorial from 11:00am this
morning (assembly is at 10:45am). The catafalque sevice will be performed by members of the Nanango Army Cadets Unit, who'll have a training day at Nanango State High School after the commemoration service concludes.
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•Kingaroy:
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A Remembrance Day Commemoration Service will be held at the Memorial Park Cenotaph in Haly Street, Kingaroy this morning, beginning at 10:45am..
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•Wondai:
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A service will be held outside the Wondai Town Hall at 11:00am this
morning
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•Proston:
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A service will be held at the Proston State School, beginning at
10:30am
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•Murgon:
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A service will be held at the Murgon War Memorial on the corner of Lamb and
Gore Streets between 10:45am and 11:05am
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•Goomeri:
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A service will be held at the Goomeri Memorial Clock in the heart of town
at 11:00am (attendees should arrive no later than 10:45am)
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•Kilkivan:
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A flag-raising ceremony will be held at the RSL Memorial Park at
11:00am
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Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191.
South Burnett Parkinsons Support & Social Group Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Parkinsons Support & Social Group will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Orana Lutheran Complex at 24 MacDiamid Street in Kingaroy from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The SBPSSG provides an informal support and social group for people with Parkinson's disease, carers, family members and interested community members and refreshments served during the meeting. You can find out more by phoning Maree on (07) 4163-6010 or Grace on (07) 4168-7220 or by emailing them. You can also get a PDF flyer about the group by clicking here.
Kingaroy Quota Club Meeting
- The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Biscuit Tin (15 Albert Street in Kingaroy) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Marie on (07) 4162-5471.
Annual Nurses Reunion - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Past and Present Nurses Association will be holding their annual reunion morning tea at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 10:00am onwards this morning (doors open at 9:30am). There'll be a special guest speaker, and all members of the nursing profession are very welcome.
Wondai Swimming Club Meeting
The Wondai Swimming Club will be holding their regular Monday Club Night at the Wondai Swimming Pool in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 6:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome - and this year, the pool is heated as well! More details? Phone Lainie on (0411) 024-834.
South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Wondai
- The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice session at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 3:30pm to 6:30pm this afternoon. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or (07) 4169-0068.
Wondai SES Meeting
- The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553.
Lift For Life Information Session - Wondai
The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be holding a free information session about their up-coming "Lift For Life" strength training program at the Wondai Squash Courts at 98 Edward Street in Wondai from 9:30am to 10:30am this morning. This new program - which offers a six-month, low cost course in strength taining for people of all ages and fitness levels - will help prevent and/or manage Type 2 diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Lift For Life will hold twice-weekly, gold coin donation sessions at the squash courts at the same time on Mondays and Wednesdays (starting this Wednesday) and today's info session is designed to explain the course and answer any questions you might have about it. If you can't make it, though, you can also find out more by phoning Fran on (0407) 172-768.
Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by
or by emailing her.
Nanango SES Meeting
- The Nanango SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in George Street, Nanango
from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Nanango district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Robyn on (07) 4163-1933 or (0448) 138-220.
St John's Ambulance Brigade Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Division of St John's Ambulance will be holding its regular Monday night training meeting at SES Shed in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm to 8:30pm tonight. The group provides invaluable training in eveything from first aid right up to Advanced Responder for both adults and cadets (aged 8 to 17) and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Naomi on (0417) 578-623 or email her. Note: Adults meet every Monday night, but cadets only meet during school terms.
Chat With The Mayor - Nanango
- South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be at the SBRC's Nanango offices in Drayton Street today for informal chats with locals about any issues of concern they have that Council may be able to assist with. You can make an appointment by phoning Bronwyn at the SBRC on (07) 4189-9155.
Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
- Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome
Monday Evening Zumba - Nanango
- Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome.
Community Kitchen Meeting - Murgon
- The Murgon Community Kitchen will be meeting at Graham House at 27 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The Community Kitchen meets every Monday during school terms. Members learn how to cook simple, healthy foods in a communal environment; how to read and understand food labels; and how to save money by modifying recipes. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4168-2828.
