ANZAC DAY ELSEWHERE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 97, 26 April 1930, Page 10

ANZAC DAY ELSEWHERE

WELLINGTON SERVICES A MESSAGE FROM THE KING GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S REPLY [ Per Press Association. ] WELLINGTON, A pril 25 Anzac Day services were conducted to-day in fine but overcast weather. At the service this morning before the temporary centotaph fronting Parliament Buildings, the Governor-General read the Anzac Day message from His Majesty the king which is as follows: “On this day devoted to the glorious memory of those who fell at Gallipoli the Quen and I are proud to join in sympathy with my people in Australia and New Zealand.—George R.I. ’’ The service, which was attended by a very large crowd, was conducted by the Rev. H. E. K. Fry, of the Church of England, and the address was delivered by the Rev. J. R. Blanchard, Presbyterian Minister. During the service floral tributes were laid at the foot of the cenotaph, including a wreath from General Sir lan Hamilton bearing the following inscription: “In affectionate remembrance of my fallen comrades.—lan Hamilton.” In the afternoon a special service presided over by the Mayor (Mr G. A. Troup) was held in the Town Hall for the next-of-kin. The address was delivered by the Rev T. Fielden Taylor. The service concluded with the band playing “The Garland of Flowers,” and the sounding of the “Last Post.” Her Excellency, Lady Bledisloe, was present at the service.

Also in the afternoon the Basin Reserve was crowded where the Rev. H. E. K. Fry delivered the address. The service was attended by His Excellency the Governor-General. There was a large muster of returned soldiers, territorials, cadets, Scouts and Girl Guides at the various services. The Governor-General has sent the following reply to the message received from His Majesty, the King on the occasion of Anzac IDay:— ‘‘Your Majesty’s gracious message has been communicated to the people of New Zealand who appreciate most deeply the knowledge that the thoughts of your Majesty and the Queen are with them in their services on this day of hallowed memories.” The following Anzac Day messages have been received and dispatched by the New Zealand military forces:— From Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood, Commander-in-Chief in India, to th< General Officer commanding the New Zealand military forces: “I shall be grateful if you will once more convey to my old comrades my greetings on Anzac Day. They will know without my saying more how much I shall be thinking of them, while we will all have in our thoughts those who have gone before in upholding the honour of our Empire. Please also convey my sincere greetings to the people of New Zealand with my best wishes to them for happiness and prosperity during many years to come.’’’ A reply from Major-General Young to Field Marshall Sir Wiilliam Birdwood was as follows: “Your Anzac Day message is gratefully appreciated. It has been conveyed to all old comrades and the people of New Zealand who heartily reciprocated by shading your their sincere and good wishes of remembrance of Anzac.”

To General Sir Alexander Godley, Governor of Gibraltar, from MajorGeneral Young; “New Zealand forces send greetings and remembrances of Anzac.’’ The following message has been received by the Minister of Defence (the Hon. J. G. Cobbe) from General Godley: “Please convey my greetings to all Anzac comrades.” From Defence Wellington to Defence Melbourne: ‘‘New Zealand Forces send kindliest greetings and remembrances to Australian comrades on the anniversary of Anzac.’ ’

AT CHRISTCHURCH I Per Pres? Association j CHRISTCHURCH, April 25 Anzac Day celebrations in the city to-day followed the procedure of previous years. There was a march out of cadets and territorials, of which 30'00 paraded and these led by returned soldiers to the number of about 1000 marched from Crammer Square to King Edward Barracks where a returned soldiers’ service was held. The territorials and cadets did not enter the barracks but marched to Hagley Park, where an open air service was held. The Hon. A. J. Stallworthy was one of the speakers at the service in the barracks.

NEW PLMOUTH’S SERVICE [ Per Pires Association 1 NEW PLYMOUTH, April 25. New Plymouth’s Anzac Day service in Pukekura Park was held in brilliant sunshine and in the presence of 10,000 people. INVERCARGILL’S CEREMONY K Pei- Press Association ’ INVERCARGILL, April 25 Anzac IDay was celebrated in Invercargill in the customary manner, large crowds attending the services. Fine weather prevailed. ON THE WEST COAST [ Per Press Association. WESTPORT, April 25. A service of commemoration was held in the Theatre Royal this afternoon by the Ministers’ Association. The Mayor Mr J. H. Harkness presided and an address was given by the Rev. C. A. Foston (Wesleyan). Assisting were the Rev. J. W. Bloyce (Anglican), Rev. A. Miller (Presbyterian) and Capt. Risley (Salvation Army). After the service a parade of a firing party, returned soldiers, senior and junior gadets, Girl Guides and Brownies took place to the Gatts of Remembrance, where a further brief service was held, concluding with the “Last Post” and the National Anthem. TIMARU ATTENDANCES [ Per Press Association. J TIMARU, April 25. Services in commemoration of Anzac Day were held in most of the primary and second schools this morning. Though the weather was dull and

threatening this afternoon, thousands attended a public memorial service in the Main Park. The parade was one of the largest ever held. Church services also were largely attended.