109 May 2022 Merrijig community Newsletter

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Above “As Dawn Breaks”
Left - Escorted riders rising
out of the misted valley after
almost one hour of riding.
Right – Almost at the Five
Pines War and Service
Memorial at the top of the
valley.
Panoramic shot by Hans Peter Lang of the dawn gathering at Merrijig Five Pines War and Service Memorial around the remaining
lonely (Radiata) Pine planted in c1921 by Jack E Lovick (returned WW1 serviceman) and Daniel Hearn who could not serve being
deemed to be in an essential industry (he donated the land for the 5 pines ).
This is becoming a local Park where visitors can often be seen walking through the site as one drives
past. Now with a BBQ building and seats to sit and reflect on those who lost their lives to keep our
country free, the people who attend the ceremony are welcome to a gunfire breakfast provided by
local residents the Siewert’s and prepared by volunteers from the Merrijig Hall committee. Perhaps
one day picnic tables might be added so those passing by might take their picnic to our lovely
memorial park and soak up the atmosphere.
Official Anzac Day report by Louise Jacob:- A moving ANZAC Day service at Merrijig where
hundreds of people and around 70 horses gathered at the Merrijig War and Service Memorial to remember those
service men and service women who served in all conflicts that Australia has been involved in.
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