ANZAC DAY

Gisborne Times, Volume LII, Issue 5464, 27 April 1920, Page 5

ANZAC DAY

COMMEMORATION IN ENGLAND. IMPRESSIVE SERVICES. WREATHS PLACED ON GRAVES OF DEAD HEROES. United Pres, Agooi.Uon--.«r, & M' Admiral Sir Roger Keyes and many mariners who took part m tlie Zee-bruo-ge expedition, besides thousands of the public participated m the Anzac Day celebrations on the Plymouth seafront. . . . T. Harvey and W. .Prentice, who took part in tlie Gallipoli landing, laid, wreaths at the foot of the Armada monument. The Mayor paid a tribute to the immortal dead. LONDON, April 25. There was a largo congregation at the Anzac service, including a lair sprinkling of Australian and: New Zealand officers and men. General Archibald Hunter represented the Kin o'. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, "'Lord Milner. General Chetwoode, representatives of the Secretary for War Sir lan Hamilton, Mr Andrew Fisher, Sir Thos. Mackenzie and Mr Arthur Robinson, the Agents-Getneral and many Australian and New Zealand residents attended the service, which was impressive. Tlie chancel was beautifully decorated with lilies and marguerites. Dr. Goldsmith, exBisliop of Banbury, was the preacher. He told the story of tho Dominions’ rally to the Motherland, and gave an eloquent and stirring recital oi the first landing at Anzac Cove. He reminded them of the glorious deeds the youngest of nations had performed oil the battlefield of the ancients. Gallipoli gave to Australians and New Zealanders what they needed, namelv, historic traditions, and trie Australasians for all time must live up to the deeds of their glorious heroes. The musical service wa s furnished by the Irish Guards’ band. Tho proceedingsl concluded with the “Last Post” and' the “Reveille.”

The Australian Natives’ Association arranged a pilgrimage of Australians and New Zealanders to the graves throughout tlie Kingdom, whereon flowers were laid with an inscription “In grateful remembrance of the gallant sons of Australasia who fought and died ' for Empire during the war. Their name liveth for evermore.”

Sir Thomas Mackenzie visited Brookwood cemetery in the morning and 1 deposited a wreath in memory of the New Zealanders. Afterwards he attended the memorial service at Walton Church. —A. and N.Z. Cable Assn.

BIRDWOOD HEADS PROCESSION. SIX THOUSAND ANZACS PARTICIPATE. SYDNEY, April 25. Anzac Day was commemorated by special services in tlie churches and speeches in the Domain. There is a colud wintry snap, accompanied by wind and rain. SYDNEY. April 26. A body of New Zealand troops participated in the Anzac Day procession, which was headed by General Birdwood. Six thousand Anzacs participated in yesterday’s procession. Subse--quently an impressive service was held in the Domain, as a tribute to the fallen comrades. Despite the rain, great crowds lined the streets and participated in the service; The day was similarly observed in other States.—United Press Assn. (Received April 2fi. !M5 p.m.) SYDNEY. April 2C. Although to-day was gazetted a public holiday to commemorate Anzac Day no official demonstrations were arranged. The public spent the holiday quietly. The weather was fine but cold. —United I*ress Assn.