IN OTHER PLACES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19783, 26 April 1934, Page 10

IN OTHER PLACES

AUCKLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association AUCKLAND. April 25. Wintry conditions prevailed for the observance of Anzac Day, the chief features being a service at the Town Hall and a ceremony at the Cenotaph, both of which were attended by the Governor-General. The gatherings were the largest since the inauguration of the ceremony. With nine bands playing, the parade arrived at the Domain, where the salute was taken by the Governor-General. Accompanied by Lieut.-General Sir William Marshall, who commanded the 87th Brigade of the 29th Division at Gallipoli. and Sir George Richardson, his excellency proceeded to the Court of Honour where the customary ceremony was carried cut. WELLINGTON. By Tefijraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, April 25. A deluge of rain necessitated the abandonment of all outdoor observances of Anzac Day, including the military parade and service before the War Memorial. A public service was held in the Town Hall, however. The rainfall this afternoon was torrential. Minor street flooding occurred in all parts of the city. CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph —Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, April 25. Anzac Day was celebrated in Christchurch in a manner now traditional. Services in the morning were held at the schools and churches, and in the afternoon there was a parade of territorials and returned men and a service in the Kin/ Edward Barracks. The address at this service was delivered by Colonel D. Colquhoun, of Wellington. Some outdoor services in the morning were interfered with by heavy showers, but the rain ceased in the afternoon, though the day was still wintry. DUNEDIN. By sTelegraDh—Press Association DUNEDIN. April 25. Anzac Day in Dunedin was oserved with the customary public and denominational celebrations. There was a large parade of returned soldiers, territorials and naval forces at the Cenotaph followed by a special service in the Town Hall. In the morning and evening services were held in the principal city churches. The outdoor commemoration was marred by heavy rain and the bleakest conditions experienced this year. PILGRIMAGE TO GALLIPOLI PROPOSED FOR NEXT YEAR. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 25, 11.0 p.m.) MELBOURNE, April 25. Arrangements are being made for an Australian pilgrimage to Gallipoli and Palestine next year. The object will be to land at least 200 Australians on Anzac on April 25th, 1935, which will be the twentieth anniversary of the landing. It is hoped that the pilgrimage will be led by a prominent soldier. A commemoration service will be held, at Anzac Cove at daybreak on April 25. Two days are to be set apart for visiting the battle areas and war graves at Gallipoli, and then a visit will be paid to Constantinople, and finally a six-day tour of Palestine and the war cemeteries will take place. The whole tour will occupy ten weeks.