GPHNews

Greenslopes celebrates 90th anniversary
of Gallipoli at dawn service
More than 2000 people, including local residents, patients,
staff, veterans, and war widows, attended the Anzac Day
Dawn Ceremony of Remembrance, which this year marked the
90th anniversary since the landing of Gallipoli and the 60th
anniversary since the end of World War II.
The moving candlelight service was marked by the traditional
gunfire breakfast prepared and served to those who came to
remember.
Despite ill health, more than 50 patients attended the service
with assistance from the Hospital’s management and staff, and
for those inpatients unable to take part in the Service, it was
filmed and played ‘live’ to patients’ bedsides.
State RSL President, Bill Mason, presented the special address
while a Conservatorium of Music ensemble lead the assembly in
chorus.
Dignitaries to the Service included:
• Kevin Rudd MP, Federal Member for Griffith
• Gary Fenlon, MLA, State Member for Greenslopes
• Councillor Catherine Bermingham, East Brisbane Ward,
Brisbane City Council
• and other ex-service organisation representatives
The Anzac Day Dawn Ceremony of Remembrance is part of
the Hospital’s long and proud tradition of caring for war veterans.
Built in 1942 to care for sick and wounded soldiers, Greenslopes
was the largest Army Hospital in Queensland by the end of World
War II.
A special thanks must go to the Anglican Church Grammar
School Tri-Service Cataflaque Party and all staff who volunteered
their time and efforts to make this event a success!
1: Bill Temple OAM, Advocacy Officer South East District RSL reads
The Anzac Dedication
2:Bill Mason, President RSL Queensland reads The Ode.
3: Maude Campbell, President, Diggers Dozen assists Veteran at
The Gunfire Breakfast
4: Mounting of the Tri-Service Cataflaque Party
5: Ray Spring, President, South East District RSL and Alan Kinkade,
CEO Greenslopes Private Hospital lay wreaths
6: Staff and Patient enjoy The Gunfire Breakfast
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