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Anzac Day

Today is Anzac Day, the day when the nation pauses to remember the sacrifices of thousands of Australians who have fought in conflicts all over the world. Most South Burnett businesses will either be closed completely today or operating on restricted hours (ie. from noon onwards) as a mark of respect.

Anzac Day commemoration 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 110 years ago.

NB. Also keep an eye out for an RAAF Spartan aircraft which will be doing a flyover ... it should pass over over Bell at 8:57am, Kumbia at 9:02am and Kingaroy at 9:06am.

Here's where they'll be held:

• Bell - Dawn Service at 6:00am in Anzac Memorial Park, Dennis Street, followed by a community breakfast hosted by the Bell RSL Sub-Branch in Ensor Street.

• Blackbutt - Dawn Service at 4:28am at the Memorial at the corner of Hart and Coulson Sts; followed by a Gunfire Breakfast ($5) at the RSL. The march from Muir Street to the Memorial will be held at 10:45am (assemble at the RSL at 10:30am) and then a Commemoration at 11:00am. Two-up will be played at the Hotel Radnor from 2:00pm.

• Boondooma - A wreath-laying service will be held at the historic Boondooma Homestead, 8262 Mundubbera-Durong Road, from 9:00am.

• Bunya Mountains - Commemoration Service from 8:00am, opposite the National Park Office in Bunya Avenue, Dandabah. NB. This section of Bunya Avenue will be closed from 7:00am to 10:00am and through traffic will be diverted behind the closed-off area through the National Parks access road and car park.

• Cherbourg - Fall in for the parade at 7:40am in Barambah Avenue; the parade will be followed by a Commemoration Service from 8:00am at the Memorial in Memorial Park.

• Cooyar - A Commemoration Service will be held from 9:45am at the Memorial at Anzac Place in Munro Street (New England Highway) from 9:45am.

• Hivesville - Dawn Service at 5:30am at the memorial in Memorial Park (opposite the hotel), followed by breakfast.

• Kaimkillenbun - Commemoration Service from 8:30am at Cumkillenbar Park, Isabelle Street, followed by a free community morning tea.

• Kilkivan - A Dawn Service will be held from 5:30am in RSL Park, followed by a march down Bligh Street from 10:30am from RSL Park to Lions Park where a Commemoration Service will be held at 11:00am, followed by a lunch hosted by the QCWA in Kilkivan Hall.

• Kingaroy - Dawn Service at the rotunda in Memorial Park at 4:28am. Members and guests are then invited to enjoy breakfast at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street ($5 cost, donated to Legacy). There will be a pilgrimage to the War Graves at Taabinga Cemetery at 8:00am. At 10:30am, marchers should assemble at Kingaroy RSL for the Anzac Day Parade to Memorial Park which will step off at 11:00am sharp; this will be followed by a Commemoration Ceremony at the Rotunda at 11:15am and light refreshments afterwards at the Kingaroy RSL Club and two-up from 1:00pm.

• Kumbia - A Dawn Service will be held at the Monument outside Kumbia Hall at 6:00am, followed by a gunfire breakfast inside the hall at 6:30am (gold coin donation for Legacy). At 8:45am, marchers should assemble at the flower gardens (corner of Bell St and Brook Rd). The march will then proceed to the Monument where a wreath-laying ceremony will be held. After this, morning tea will be inside the hall (bring a plate to share).

• Maidenwell - Maidenwell QCWA will be holding a morning tea in the Maidenwell Hall Supper Room at 9:30am, followed by a Commemoration Service at the Monument in Pool Street at 10:30am.

• Murgon - Fellowship in the Diggers Room of Murgon RSL at 4:45am for RSL Sub-Branch members, followed by a March at 5:20am to the Murgon War Memorial where a Dawn Service will be held at 5:30am, and then a Gunfire Breakfast back at the Diggers Room. Marchers in the annual Anzac Day Parade should assemble in the RSL's rear car park at 9:00am for a 9:45am step off. The parade will be followed by a Commemoration Service and wreath laying at the Memorial at 10:00am and then light refreshments back in the Diggers Room.

• Nanango - Fellowship for RSL Sub-Branch members and their families, visiting veterans and ex-defence personnel at Tara's Hall at 5:00am, then proceed to the Memorial where a Dawn Service will be held at 5:30am. A gunfire breakfast will be held at Nanango RSL Club afterwards for a gold coin donation. At 6:45am, a bus will leave the club for a visit to War Graves at Nanango Cemetery, followed by a service there at 7:00am. Participants in the annual Anzac Day Parade should assemble in the lane behind Heritage Bank at 8:15am for an 8:45am step off down Drayton Street, followed by a Commemoration Service at the War Memorial at the corner of Drayton and Henry Streets at 9:00am. NB. The Nanango QCWA will have their clubrooms open in Fitzroy Street this morning, selling scones and Anzac biscuits.

• Proston - Dawn Service at 5:30am at the Proston RSL Rooms in Collingwood Street.

• Widgee - A Dawn Service will be held at the Cenotaph in Webb Park from 5:15am followed by breakfast at 7:00am.

• Woolooga - A Dawn Service will be held in the Community Hall in Thomas Street from 5:30am, with a morning service at the same venue at 10:00am.

• Wondai - A march will be held from the Post Office along Mackenzie Street at 5:00am followed by a Dawn Service at the Memorial in front of the Town Hall. This will be followed by a pilgrimage at 8:00am to the War Graves at Wondai Cemetery. A second march will be held from the Post Office along Mackenzie Street from 10:00am to the Memorial for a Commemoration Service and wreath laying. NB. The South Burnett Race Club's annual Anzac Day Races are also on today! (see below).

• Wooroolin - A Commemoration Service will be held in Wooroolin Hall at 11:15am after a short march along the Bunya Highway.

• Yarraman - A Dawn Service will be held at 6:00am at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park followed by a gunfire breakfast for the community at the Yarraman Memorial Hall, Browne Street. At 7:30am, a pilgrimage will be held to the war graves at Yarraman Cemetery; followed by a street march to the Cenotaph at 10:45am (gather outside the police station at 10:30am) and the main Commemoration Service at 11:00am. A community lunch will be held at Memorial Hall at noon.

Spirit Of The Bush Balladeers & Heritage Muster - Boondooma

Day 4 of the six-day Spirit Of The Bush Balladeers & Heritage Muster will be held at Boondooma Homestead at 8262 Durong-Mundubbera Road, Boondooma today. This popular annual campout week is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! The annual festival features lots of Australia's top bush balladeers and poets (more than 20 will be appearing at the Muster this year) along with walk-up artists. The Muster routinely attracts hundreds of caravanners plus day-trippers and in addition to lots of non-stop music there'll also be great camp oven meals (on Friday and Saturday), food and drinks, a licensed bar and stalls. Today's activities include a walk-up poets breakfast at 8:00am followed by an Anzac Day Service at 9:00am. Today's roster of musicians will include Alice Benfer, Clyde Cameron, Amanda Faulkner, Ken Lindsay, Ashley Cook, Pete Smith, Jeff Brown, Dean Perrett, Matt Scullion, Allan Caswell and Brian Letton. Dinner will be at 5:00pm. Bush camping is also available on site. Tickets can be booked online but the cost varies depending on the number of days' camping. Under 15s are free. You can get more information about this year's Muster on Boondooma Homestead's website.

Manumbar Campdraft

Day 1 of the three-day 63rd Annual Manumbar Campdraft will be held at the Manumbar Campdraft Grounds at 3896 Manumbar Road today, kicking off at 6:00am this morning with the Graeme Ryan Memorial Maiden Draft followed by the Tim Richards Memorial Maiden Draft and the Jack Perrett Memorial Novice Draft. Meals will be available from 6:00am. This year's campdraft will feature Maiden, Novice, Open, Juvenile and Junior drafts, along with pony club events. Free on-site camping is available if you want to stay over. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators and everyone is welcome. More details are available on the Manumbar Campdraft's Facebook page.

Anzac Day Races - Wondai

The South Burnett Race Club will be holding their annual Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai race track in Baynes Street today in aid of Legacy - and after a sombre morning of reflection it's always one of our region's most popular race meetings of the year. Today's trackside action will feature an on-course TAB; live telecasts of interstate races and interstate betting fluctuations; a vigorous undercover betting ring; a great BBQ and bar. Gates will open at noon; the bar will open at 1:00pm; and the first race will leave the barriers at 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome and admission is just $10. You can read more about what a previous Anzac Day race meeting was like (and see pictures) on our website.

Southern Sun - Linville

Southern Sun will be performing at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 5:00pm this evening. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280

Mr Q - Yarraman

The South Burnett's favourite party rockers Mr Q will be performing at the Royal Hotel in Toomey Street, Yarraman, from 3:00pm this afternoon. There'll also be two-up with all proceeds going to the Yarraman RSL Sub-Branch. More details? Phone the Royal on (07) 4163-8219.

Live Music - Goomeri Hotel

The Goomeri Hotel at 10 Boonara Street has new owners. Their first night of live music will be on tonight from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. The restaurant will also be open (but bookings only). For more info, phone (07) 4168-4131.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem 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 membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.