ANZAC BISCUITSIngredients• 1 cup each of plain flour, sugar,

rolled oats and coconut • 4 ounces butter (115g)• 1 tablespoon treacle (golden syrup) • 2 tablespoons boiling water (add a

little more water if mixture is too dry)• 1 teaspoon bi-carbonate soda

Method1. Grease tray and pre-heat oven to 180°C.2. Combine dry ingredients.3. Melt together butter and golden syrup.

Combine water and bi-carbonate soda – add to butter mixture.

4. Mix butter mixture and dry ingredients.5. Drop teaspoons of mixture onto tray. 6. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until golden.

Allow to cool on tray for a few minutes before transferring to cooling racks.

* Makes approximately 35 biscuits(From an original recipe provided by Mr Bob Lawson,

an ANZAC present at the Gallipoli landing.)

The origin of the ANZAC biscuitArmy biscuits, known as Anzac wafers or tiles, were a hard biscuit eaten by soldiers as a bread substitute. They were often ground up and eaten as porridge.

The Anzac biscuit we are familiar with today was developed by the wives and girlfriends of our soldiers. A sweet biscuit made of rolled oats and bound with golden syrup or treacle (eggs were scarce during the war) were sent to the frontline by ships of the Merchant Navy.

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For over a century, Australia’s Defence personnel have contributed to every major conflict, fighting for our freedoms and values. From the Boer War, to our troops still serving around the world, Australian servicemen and women have become world renowned for their bravery, humanity, sacrifice and skill.In 2017, we continue to mark the century of service and sacrifice of the First World War. In particular, The Third Battle of Ypres, which was the major Flanders offensive of 1917. Australian Divisions participated in the battles of Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcapelle and the First Battle of Passchendaele. Over 38,000 Australian casualties were incurred in this offensive. We also remember the Charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba a century ago - a strategic victory that has become the stuff of legend as a symbol of Aussie bravery and skill in battle.

This year also commemorates the 75th anniversary of some major events in the Second World War. We must never forget the tragic loss of life during the bombing of Darwin and the fall of Singapore and Malaya, but also the decisive contribution of our troops to the battle of the Coral Sea, Milne Bay, Midway, Kokoda, Buna and Gona.

In 2009 I had the privilege to lead a group of young people from our local surf clubs in the first of our Mateship Treks along the Kokoda trail. Together we saw the places where the historic battles along the trail were fought, remembered the sacrifice of those who served and paid our tribute.

Trekking Kokoda has become a rite of passage now for many Australians seeking to understand and honour those who have given us the Australia we share today.

All those who have trekked will know the breathtaking memorial at Isurava where four pillars stand overlooking the plains below. On those four pillars are inscribed the words courage, mateship, endurance and sacrifice. It is a fitting testimony to both the character and achievements of all those who have served in our name.

This ANZAC Day I encourage you and your family to attend one of the five local Dawn Services being held across the St George and Sutherland Shire area to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served and continue to serve our country with distinction and honour.

SCOTT MORRISON mpFederal Member for Cook

Private (Pte) Edward Randolph Cleaver (1885–1917)

Private (Pte) Edward Randolph Cleaver, 4th Light Horse Regiment (4LHR). A butcher of Sale, Victoria, he enlisted on 19 August 1914. Trooper Cleaver with the 4LHR saw service at Gallipoli and then returned to Egypt. On 31 October 1917 during the charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba, he was part of the first squadron to reach the enemy lines; his horse leapt over the first two trenches and then, as he dismounted to fight the Turks in the third trench, he was cut down by machine-gun fire. Private Cleaver is buried at the Beersheba War Cemetery.

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Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Wells Didier Daly (1890-1918)

Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Clarence Wells Didier Daly, of Hobart, Tasmania, was born in 1890 and embarked in October 1914. Follow-ing the Gallipoli Campaign, where he led his men during the initial landings, he arrived in France in early 1916. Lt Col Daly was recom-mended for the Distinguished Service Order three times, which he received in 1917. On 13 April 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Daly was riding on the La Motte-Vieuxberquin road near Foret de Nieppe, superintending the dispositions when he was killed with his favourite horse `Bobby’. He was buried with full military honours on the afternoon of 14 April 1918.

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Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel (1915-2000)

Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel was born on 18 December 1915 at Kapunda, South Australia. Bullwinkel joined the Australian Army Nursing Service and sailed for Singapore in September 1941. Japanese troops invaded Malaya in December and in January 1942 forced the 2/13th Australian General Hospital to evacuate. After the fall of Singapore Bullwinkel and 65 other nurses escaped. She made it ashore at Radji Beach on Banka Island after the ship was sunk two days later. Japanese soldiers killed the men, had the nurses wade into the sea, and machine-gunned them from behind. Bullwinkel pretended to be dead until the Japanese left – she was the sole survivor. Bullwinkel retired from the Army in 1947 and died in 2000.

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Private Leslie George Wilkinson (1896-1917)

Private Leslie George Wilkinson of Perth enlisted on 20 February 1916. Private Wilkinson was under 21 and required the permission of his parents to enlist; in a letter from his he wrote [at the thought of his enlisting], ‘Mum is about broke up.’ With his father’s letter giving his permission Private Wilkinson enlisted in the AIF and joined the 1st Reinforcements to the 44th Battalion. He was killed in action at Messines on 10 June 1917, aged 21 years. Pte Wilkinson has no known grave and his name is com-memorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

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From all across Australia, they have served our nation.

Lance Corporal (L Cpl) John James Marsh (1893-1917)

Lance Corporal (L Cpl) John James Marsh, 5th Light Horse Regiment from Murraria, Queensland. A 21 year old grocer prior to enlisting on 18 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements from Sydney on 21 October 1915 aboard HMAT Hawkes Bay. He served with the regiment in the Middle East where he was wounded in action at Gaza and died on 6 November 1917. L Cpl Marsh is buried in the Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel.

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Trooper (Tpr) Harry Bunyan (1897-1917)

Trooper (Tpr) Harry Bunyan, a labourer before enlisting on 23 January 1915 at the age of 17, embarked from Sydney on HMAT Suevic with A Squadron on 13 June 1915. He was absorbed into the 1st Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli on 29 August 1915, rejoining the 12th Light Horse Regiment on 22 December 1915 after the evacuation. He was killed in action at Beersheba on 31 October 1917, being shot while taking prisoners who had surrendered. He was posthumously awarded the Military Medal for his ‘gallantry and devotion to duty’ during the taking of Beersheba.

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A N Z A C D AYCommemorating the Centenary of the Western Front and

the charge of the Light Horse dur ing the Battle of Beersheba

Authorised and printed by Scott Morrison MP, Suite 102, 30 Kingsway, Cronulla NSW 2230.

Phone 9523 0339Email scott.morrison.mp@aph.gov.au

Lest we forget

Caringbah4.20am March of ex and current service

personnel, departing from the corner of The Kingsway and Denman Ave.

4.30am Dawn Service, Memorial Park, corner of The Kingsway and Port Hacking Rd South.

Cronulla5.15am March departs from Cronulla RSL

Memorial Club, Gerrale St.5.30am Dawn Service, Monro Park, corner of

Cronulla St and Laycock Ave.

Miranda5.30am March departs from Miranda RSL

Memorial Club, The Kingsway.5.40am Dawn Service, Miranda Cenotaph in

Seymour Shaw Park.

Ramsgate7.00am March departs from the Sans Souci

Literary Institute, Corner of Campbell St and Ramsgate Rd

7.30am Morning Service, Ramsgate RSL Memorial, Chuter Ave.

Sutherland5.15am March from Club on East, East Parade.5.30am Dawn Service at Peace Park, Eton St.

Tuesday 25th April

LOCAL SERVICES

Please consider attending a local service. We recommend checking service and event times closer to the date.

SCOTT MORRISON mpFederal Member for Cook

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Australia’s contribution to the First World War was significant – with over 400,000 enlisted from a population of less than five million and a further 3000 volunteer nurses, there were very few towns and families who did not feel the loss of a loved one.

For many families, their heartbreak was sharpened by what can only be described as the fog of war – the inevitable chaos and confusion of the battlefield. That feeling of not knowing, of wondering if their son or husband was still alive, kept many a mother, father and wife awake at night.

One such family were the parents of Hubert Roydan Dack. Private Dack enlisted in February of 1916 and served in France and Belgium.

In January 1918, Private Dack’s mother wrote to the Red Cross seeking information on her son, who had mistakenly been reported as wounded, but then as killed in action.

RosemaryRosemary is worn as a symbol of remembrance on Anzac Day. It is a herb found growing wild on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The Flanders Poppy is also becoming increasingly associated with Anzac Day, although it was traditionally only worn on Remembrance Day, 11 November.

The Last PostThe Last Post historically has been used to signify the end of the day. It is played during ceremonies to serve as a tribute to the dead.

Reveille & RouseReveille is a bright, cheerful call that woke soldiers at dawn and called them to duty. Rouse is a shorter bugle call normally sounded alongside The Last Post at remembrance services, except the Dawn Service when Reveille is played.

The OdeThe Ode is the fourth stanza of Laurence Binyon’s (1869-1943) poem, ‘For the Fallen’, and has been recited in ceremonies since 1919.

A period of silenceOne or two minutes silence is held as a time for reflection and a sign of respect.

Traditions & Symbols

With thanks and appreciation to the Australian War Memorial.

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They shall grow not old,

as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them,

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sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

Lest We Forget.Private Hubert Roydan Dack (1894 - 1917). Private Dack served in France and Belgium and fell at the Battle of Polygon Wood on 21 September 1917.

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Private Hubert Roydan Dack fell at the battle of Polygon Wood on 21 September 1917. Pictured here are some of his fellow soldiers at positions captured that day.

AUSTRALIANS AT WAR 1914 – 2017

Some eight months later, confirmation was finally given that Private Dack had fallen on 21 September 1917 during the Battle of Polygon Wood.

Confirmation brings closure, however tragic the truth may be. For Mr and Mrs Dack and their family, their loss was tempered by the knowledge that Hubert fought gallantly and gave his life to bring about peace.

This Anzac Day we will again honour all those men and women who have served our nation in conflict and during peacetime, but we will also pause to reflect on those families who were left behind.

The feeling of not knowing

The seventh of 11 children, Nellie Morrice enlisted in the AIF at the outbreak of war, as did four of her brothers. She was appointed head sister of 1AGH in Egypt in 1916. From Egypt she was sent to hospitals in Britain and France before joining 3AGH in Abbeville on the Somme in 1917. The following year, Morrice was awarded the Royal Red Cross 2nd Class for “valuable services with the Armies in France and Flanders”.

On her return to Australia after the war, Morrice was involved for many years in the NSW Bush Nursing Association, specialising in midwifery and the care of infants.

One of our nursing heroes

Pictured here are some of the letters and correspondence between Private Dack’s family and the Red Cross as they sought information on their son’s fate.

The charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba

In the fading daylight of 31 October, 1917, the charge of the Australian Light Horse Brigade captured the town of Beersheba. The capture of Beersheba enabled British Empire forces to break the Ottoman line near Gaza on 7 November and advance into the Levant.

In addition to the strategic victory, this brought our soldiers and their horses much needed relief, in the form of access to the wells of Beersheba. Their horses were unsaddled, watered and fed and many had been without water for several days.

31 light horsemen were killed in the charge and another 36 were wounded. The bravery of these men and the horses they rode has contributed to the legend of the Light Horse Brigade.

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