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ANZAC Day

Today is Anzac Day, Australia's most solemn day. Anzac Day is the occasion when we remember the sacrifices of the tens of thousands of Australians who fought and died for the democratic principles our country is committed to in conflicts all over the world. Most South Burnett businesses will either be closed completely today or operating on restricted hours (generally from 12:00 noon onwards) as a mark of respect. Anzac Day commemorative services will be held throughout the region from 4:28am onwards: the same time the original ANZACs began their assault on the beaches of Gallipoli 97 years ago. Here's where they'll be held:

Blackbutt and Benarkin will be commemorating Anzac Day with a Dawn Service at the Blackbutt Cenotaph at 4:28am; a gunfire breakfast at the Blackbutt RSL at 5:00am; a Morning Service at the church at the corner of Muir and Douglas Sts at 9:30am followed by a march to the Cenotaph and wreath-laying at 10:00am.
Nanango will be commemorating Anzac Day today with a Dawn Service at the Nanango War Memorial at 5:25am; a public pilgrimage to the War Service graves at Nanango Cemetery at 7:30am; a parade along Drayton Street to the War Memorial at 9:30am; a commemoration service and wreath-laying at the Nanango War Memorial at the corner of Gipps and Drayton Streets at 10:00am; and then an invitation-only luncheon at the Nanango RSL at 11:30am.
Maidenwell will be commemorating Anzac Day with a special morning tea arranged by the Maidenwell QCWA at Maidenwell Hall at 10:30am. This will be followed by an Anzac Day Memorial Service at the Maidenwell War Memorial in Jack Pool Park in the centre of town at 11:30am.
Kingaroy's Anzac Day commemorations will start at 4:28am this morning with a Dawn Service at the Rotunda in Memorial Park. This will be followed by a pilgrimage to the war graves at Taabinga Cemetery at 8:00am. The town's traditional Anzac Day march will commence at 11:00am outside the Kingaroy RSL Club and proceed through town to Memorial Park in Haly Street, where a citizens' observance will be held at the Cenotaph at around 11:15am.
Wondai's commemorations will begin at 5:00am with the town's traditional Dawn Service and procession, commencing at the Wondai Post Office. This will be followed at 8:00am with a pilgrimage to the War Service graves at Wondai Cemetery; and then at 10:00am with a Commemoration Service and wreath laying at the Wondai War Memorial in the CBD.
In Proston, a Dawn Service will be held at 5:30am at the RSL Rooms in Collingwood Street; and...
In Hivesville, a Dawn Service will be held in Main Street at 5:30am, followed by a breakfast in the Main Street park.
Murgon will be commemorating Anzac Day with a fellowship at the Murgon Services Club from 4:45am, followed by a Dawn Service at the Murgon Cenotaph in Gore Street opposite the club at 5:30am. Later in the morning there'll be a commemorative parade at 9:50am (assembly starts at 9:30am) and a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph at 10:00am. Refreshments will be served in the Murgon Services Club after the memorial service.
Kumbia will be commemorating Anzac Day with a morning Memorial March. Participants should assemble at the flower garden at the northern end of Bell Street at 8:45am. The march will then proceed to Kumbia Hall for a commemoration service and morning tea.
Yarraman will be commemorating Anzac Day with a dawn service at the Yarraman Cenotaph in Memorial Park at 6:00am. This will be followed by a pilgrimage to the War Service graves at the Yarraman Cemetery at 7:30am; and then later in the morning an Anzac Day March will assemble at the Yarraman police station and proceed to the Cenotaph at Memorial Park. The march will start at 10:45am and will be followed by a Memorial Service and wreath-laying at 11:00am, then by refreshments at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street.
Wooroolin will be commemorating Anzac Day with a Memorial Service at 11:00am at the Memorial Hall on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin.
Goomeri will be commemorating Anzac Day with a Dawn Service at the Memorial Clock at 5:15am, followed by a pilgrimage to the Goomeri war service graves at 7:00am. Later in the morning this will be followed with a procession from Dickinson Park to the Goomeri Hall of Memory at 10:30am (which will include a wreath-laying at the Clock), then a commemorative service at the Hall of Memory at 10:45am.
Kilkivan will be commemorating Anzac Day with a Dawn Service at the cenotaph in Bligh Street at 5:30am, followed by a breakfast at the Kilkivan Hotel at around 6:00am. At 10:30am a procession will proceed from the park to the Kilkivan Public Hall. This will be followed by a commemoration and wreath-laying service at 11:00, then a light lunch provided by the Kilkivan QCWA, and then by two-up games at the Killy Hotel at 1:30pm.
Woolooga will be commemorating Anzac Day with a commemoration service and wreath-laying ceremony at Woolooga's Memorial Park at 10:30am. This will be followed by a light lunch at Woolooga Hall
Bunya Mountains: The residents of the Bunya Mountains will hold an Anzac Day Service at 8:00am this morning at the Lone Pine Tree diagonally opposite the National Parks office. The tree was dedicated by the young people of the Mountains in 2005.
Cooyar will be commemorating Anzac Day with a street march from the Cooyar Memorial Hall to the war memorial at 9:15am, followed by a service at 10:00am.
Cherbourg will be commemorating Anzac Day with a service at the Cherbourg War Memorial at 8:00am.
Widgee will commemorate Anzac Day with a Dawn Service at 6:00am at the Widgee Anzac Memorial. this will be followed by a march at 9:30am from Webb Park to the Anzac Memorial on Gympie Woolooga Road, and then a service which will start after the march.
Boondooma will commemorate Anzac Day with a service at 9:00am at the 2012 Bush Balladeers Muster, which begins at Boondooma Homestead today and runs through until April 29th.

2012 Bush Balladeers Muster - Boondooma

The 2012 Spirit Of The Bush Heritage Weekend and Balladeers Muster will kick off at Boondooma Homestead on the Boondooma-Mundubbera Road north of Durong at 9:00am this morning with an ANZAC Day commemoration. This will be followed by the first of five days of non-stop entertainment from a wide range of invited artists, walk-up artists and bush poets, along with guided historic tours of the property for anyone interested in inspecting this iconic South Burnett site. The Muster will run through until April 29th and on-site camping is available (last year more than 600 vans came for the event). You can obtain a full program and all details about it on the Boondooma Homestead website.

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404

Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the Artie Kerr Centre (right next to the Dept. of Transport) in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed). More details? Phone Richard on (07) 4163-6842 or Helen on (07) 4162-2128

Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome! For more details phone (07) 4163-6191.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216.

Murgon Rotary Club Meeting

The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180.

Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt

The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389

Great White Poker - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Great White Poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.