Farina Restoration Group. March 30th, 2015
ANZAC Day, Farina 2015
The following persons who died on active service will have a memorial plaque presented in their honour following the ANZAC breakfast on April 25th.
The servicemen are :
Private Albert Symons
Gunner Horace Corbett
Private Donald Langley
Flying Officer John Burnett Selth
Gunner Charles Ragless
Flight Lieutenant John Bell
Corporal Alfred Bell
Private Harry Stanford
We would very much like to have descendants of these men attend and participate with us in this presentation.
Please advise us if you are a descendant and you intend to attend the ANZAC celebrations at Farina so arrangements can be made.
Corporal Clement Parsons was awarded the Military Medal
Also to be honoured is Corporal William Clement Parsons who was awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry in Action during World War 1. His descendants will be present to display his medal. Details of his heroism will be presented.
Contacts:
Anne Dawes on 08 8675 7790 or
Tom Harding on 03 5261 3099
Yours faithfully, Tom Harding
Reminder re Accommodation
Farina Camping Ground
Lyndhurst Hotel (25kms) 08 8675 7781 rooms and cabins
Marree Hotel (55kms) 08 8675 8344 rooms and cabins
Copley Caravan Park (65kms) 08 8675 2288 cabins and sites
Leigh Creek Caravan Park (70kms) 0429 012 445 sites and cabins
Early bookings are advisable, except for Farina.
Intending volunteers, please indicate your intention to be part of this year’s programme as soon as possible. The later your registration the more difficult it may be to get your desired dates. You can send your registrations to Cathie by email or to her address which is indicated on the bottom of the form, or through this website (click here)
If uncertain talk with Tom (03 5261 3099) or Bob (0409 433 731).