Hello all,

Well, Anzac Day is upon us. I thought I would concentrate on the activities going on next weekend, so that wherever you may find yourself there will be something for you to attend.

A few of the activities around our far west area, and I’m sure you will forgive me for starting at home!

Here in Wilcannia, we will have our usual Dawn Service, and again we will have Mick Batchelor with his “Light Horse Mounted Troops” as the sun is rising. Followed by breakfast at the Courthouse Cafe along with “Rum Rations”.  Procession from the Post Office at 11AM to the memorial, including ex-Vietnam troops on motorbikes from Rockhampton. Guest Speaker will be Burndoo Stn. born Denis Connell, ex No.2 Squadron RAAF. Light lunch to follow and a catch up in the Park.

Down in Ivanhoe, they’re having a dusk Service on the Friday night. Then a Dawn Service Saturday morning, this followed by the 11AM service and no doubt a catch up session at the RSL Club to whittle away the rest  of the day.

Now up at Tilpa, they are having a Dawn service also. This will be followed by the 11 o’clock Service, a luncheon gathering and activities throughout the afternoon to lead on to an evening meal. All as usual are welcome.

Up at White Cliffs, it’s a big weekend. Starting with the 11 AM Service, followed by lunch at the Pub. You have to be finished by 2 PM as the Rodeo starts then! The White Cliffs Gymkhana will entertain you all then through to Sunday afternoon.

Nyngan, now they have their usual Anzac Service, but they also have their Anzac Picnic Races as well. Big day there.

No matter where you are travelling, please take the time to stop by to one of our towns and be part of the Service next Saturday, and I’m sure you will be welcome. Better pull out the ‘winter woollies’ though as it looks like being a little chilly by then.

Looking down the road, to plan your journey, Cobar have their Open Golf Tournament on 3^rd. May, and the Mines Rescue Challenge on 1^st. to 3^rd.

Hope next weekend is an enjoyable one for you all, and we will see what May has to offer after that.

Pull out the jumper and I’ll catch you all next week, cheers Bill Elliott. WCTA.

“The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it”

“Never trust a private with a loaded weapon or an officer with a map!”