So many to thank
I would like to thank the exceptional numbers of the public for their attendance at the Anzac Day services held in Albury. It gives me great pride to see the amount of support showing honour for those who didn’t return and respect to those veterans who did and particularly so in what could only be described as terrible weather.
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I want to recognise and thank those who helped make Anzac Day the success it was. Ros Walls and the maintenance staff of the Albury City Council who once again went above and beyond to make the city ready for the day. With preparations commencing from 3am, thank you fellows, you are terrific; the RSL Committee and badge sellers who support us every year.
Many others who assisted in making the day a success were, Commodore Miller, Air Commodore Hegarty, Colonel Maclean, RSM Waddingham and the officers and servicemen and women of the Army Logistic Training Centre (particularly the Catafalque Parties who were unflinching as the rain pelted down), the many veteran groups, the Albury police, the Light Horse members, the Albury City Band (in their 150th birthday year), Albury City Pipes and Drums, the parade marshals, cadet groups, high schools and primary schools and their supporting teaching staff, emergency and support services groups, James Fallon High School members who carried the banners and the school Captain, Jack Penny who stood aside to allow a New Zealander to carry the New Zealand Flag. We also thank the owners of the military vehicles who appear every year to carry the old Diggers.
I want to also thank the Commercial Club and the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Club and Sing Australia Group for their ongoing support and also the following individuals: Paul McSwiney, Dianne Prince, Tony Smith, Anthony Foley, Sebastian Turner, Andrew Dye, Darrin Wright and Matt Stephenson.
I have no doubt missed someone and I apologise for that but to all who were involved please accept my sincere thanks.
Mark Dando, president Albury RSL sub-branch
The perfect Sunday
A weekend morning, this time a Sunday. The Ovens and Murray footy is at Corowa against Yarrawonga today and I can follow every side from seniors, reserves, under-18, under-16, under-14, under-12 and Auskick and even the four grades of netball, plus AFLW.
All on the one day. There are lots of parents, grandparents, helpers, and the canteen is busy with bacon and egg rolls at 8.30am.
After the seniors finished at 4.30pm the under-16s play in front of a group of supporters from both clubs enjoying a great day of sport before enjoying a family pasta night. Yes, footy and netball will not only survive but grow at Corowa given more days like Sunday and many thanks must go to the Yarrawonga club for supporting all efforts.
What was missing? Representation from the O&M League to witness a great day.
Fred Longmire, Corowa
Be part of democracy
My daughter and I attended our first council meetings this month.
We came home astounded for a variety of reasons that I won’t elaborate on here, but vowed that we would sit in the public gallery regularly, to monitor and understand the processes that impact everyone in Albury.
We have been prompted to check the “have a say” page on Council’s website and together we’ll keep a keen eye out for opportunities to make our thoughts known to Council. Unless we do this, we will not be able to influence the outcome of so many decisions that affect our quality of life in Albury and the things that mean the most to us and our community.
To this end, I will shout a coffee to anyone who comes to sit in the public gallery with us at the next Council meeting on Monday May 22 at 6pm.
I am of no political persuasion, just a mother trying to teach her children the value and benefits of living in a democracy.
