The New Anzac Day

Anzac Day, 1967, ushered in a new era. No longer will the day be observed as for a Sunday. Instead, for the first time, sports meetings were held in the afternoon and hotels opened after midday. Attendances at the memorial services, which have decreased in recent years, seemed to be smaller this year.

The official party at the church steps

A sea of white hats proclaimed the presence of pupils from the girls' college

In the parade, Mesdames Grace Lane and Vida Shakes

More women on parade

R. S. A. president Les McIvor and past president Ken Strange pay their respects.

Some of the men on parade

Former CO of the 25th Battalion, the Rev Eddie Norman (whose medals include the D. S. O., M. C., the American Legion of Merit) with Mrs Norman and some of his old boys, Don Skilton, George Beets and Eric Smith.

Charlie Holland chats with "Bluey" Condon, who left a hospital bed to parade.

Three old timers: Frank Miller, Dave Ross and Bevan Jones.

Survivors of Gallipoli: Roy Ricketts, Gerry Birdling and Doug Thompson.

R. S. A. stalwarts: Ken Strange, Percy Stewart, Arthur Parker and secretary, John Clarke.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 79 : May 27, 1967

The New Anzac Day