Anzac Day

There was no indication at this year's Anzac Service in Gisborne of any lessening in the district's Tribute to the men who died in war to preserve freedom.

On the contrary, the district's determination to keep the solemn promise, "We will remember them", was in all ways apparent in the numbers who turned out for the annual service on the banks of the Turanganui River.

Swelling the ranks of those on parade was a smart detachment from Hmnzs Kaniere, which was then in port.

A big crowd assembled to watch the parade march down the city's main street

The scene at the memorial

The parade drawn up on the Read's Quay bank of the Turanganui River

Marching past the memorial....Lt.-Col. Blackburn, O. C. parade; Lt.-Commander J. I. Quinn, captain of the Kaniere (formerly of Gisborne); and Mr A. Silvester, president of the R. S. A. Behind them are Mr A. H. Barwick and Mr A. J. Kirkham.

Mr Silvester placing the R. S. A. wreath on the memorial.

The Rev. Te Keeps Paenga, of Tikitiki, who gave an inspiring address at the service.

At The Anzac Parade

Pictures taken at the Anzac Parade show (above) the detachments from Hmnzs Kaniere, which impressed with their crisp marching. Below Mr Blackburn and Mr Barwick leading the First World War veterans, and another shot taken during the parade showing two of the women who marched with the ex-servicemen.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 71 : May 19, 1960

Anzac Day