ANZAC Day
Dawn Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony 5.30am Friday, 25 April 2025
Master of ceremonies
Michael Wright, Secretary Ballina RSL SUB-Branch
Catafalque party will mount and form the guard of honour
TS Lismore Australian Navy Cadets
Welcome and prologue
Jamie Tanner, President Ballina RSL Sub-Branch
Hymn
Abide with me
Led by Headliners Chorus
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide,
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee,
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Wreath laying
Ballina RSL sub-Branch members and volunteers will assist and guide wreath laying.
Lament
Piper Jasper Kent
Dawn service address
Rear Admiral Bradley Smith, CSC, RAN
To meet the Rising Sun at Dawn if able, please stand and face the east (facing the RSL Club)
Hymn
O Valiant Hearts
Led by Headliners Chorus
O valiant hearts, who to your glory came,
Through dust of conflict and through battle flame,
Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved,
Your memory hallowed in the land you love.
Proudly you gathered, rank on rank, to war
As who had heard God’s message from afar,
All you had hoped for, all you had, you gave,
To save mankind yourselves you scorned to save
The Ode
Richard Wills, BEM, Vice-president Ballina RSL Sub-branch
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
All:
We will remember them
Lest we forget
Last Post
Bugler Brendan Flanagan
One minute silence
Reveille
Bugler Brendan Flanagan
Turn to face the Memorial and be seated
Hymn
The recessional
2 Verses Led by Headliners Chorus
National Anthems
Please stand for the National Anthems
Led by Headliners Chorus
National Anthem of New Zealand – God Defend New Zealand
E Ihowa Atua,
O nga iwi matou ra,
Ata whakarongona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau to atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa
God of Nations at thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific’s triple star,
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God Defend New Zealand.
National Anthem of Australia – Advance Australia Fair
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are one and free.
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty, rich and rare,
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
renowned of all the lands
For those who’ve across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
The Lord’s Prayer and Benediction
Chaplain – Reverend Richard Brown
Catafalque Part will dismount
Close of service
Jamie Tanner President Ballina RSL Sub-Branch
Commemorative Service – 11.00am
Master of Ceremonies
Michael Wright Secretary Ballina RSL sub-Branch
Catafalque Party Will Mount and Form the Guard of Honour
216 Australian Army Cadet Unit
Welcome and Prologue
Jamie Tanner President Ballina RSL sub-Branch
Hymn: Abide With Me
Led by Headliners Chorus
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide,
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks and Earth’s vain shadows flee,
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Prayer and Benediction
Chaplain – Reverend Richard Brown
God of love and liberty, on this ANZAC day,
we bring our thanks today for the peace and
security we enjoy bought with a great cost.
We remember those who in time of war
faithfully served our country and gave up their lives for the cause of freedom. We give thanks for their courage and devotion, even unto death. Let their sacrifice not be in vain, that we would continue to work for freedom and peace.
Amen.
We bring before you Lord those who continue to suffer physical, spiritual and psychological wounds from their involvement of their service on behalf of our nation. For those would continue to bring healing and support to our service men and women.
Amen.
We pray for the members of the ADF who are currently serving our nation overseas, in training the Ukraine forces in the UK and for those serving within the UN maintaining peace in the Middle East and other locations around the globe.
Amen.
ANZAC Day Commemoration Address
Rear Admiral Bradley Smith, CSC, RAN
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Ballina RSL sub-Branch members and volunteers will assist and guide wreath laying.
Lament
Piper – Raleigh Kent
The Ode
If able, please stand, men remove headwear
President Jamie Tanner
“Remembering our Fallen and Departed Friends”
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
“LEST WE FORGET”
Last Post
Bugler – Brendan Flanagan
One Minute Silence
Rouse
Bugler – Brendan Flanagan
Hymn: The Recessional
Led by Headliners Chorus
God of our fathers, known of old
Lord of our far-flung battleline
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet
Lest We Forget – Lest We Forget
The tumult and the shouting dies
The Captains and the Kings depart
Still stand thine ancient sacrifice
A humble and a contrite heart
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet
Lest We Forget – Lest We forget
Presentation by a Ballina RSL Youth Ambassador
Youth Ambassador Olivia Flanagan will present her speech on the theme for this years Department of Veteran Affairs Anzac Day Awards.
Remembering Gallipoli 110Years
Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant
Mayor Sharon Cadwallader
Patron of the Ballina RSL Sub-branch
We, the people of Australia, respect and give thanks
to all who have served in our defence force and their families.
We acknowledge the unique nature of military service
and the sacrifice demanded of all who commit
to defend our nation.
We undertake to preserve the memory and deeds of all who have served and promise to welcome, embrace and support all military veterans as respected and valued
members of our community.
For what they have done, this we will do.
All able, please Stand, For the National Anthems
Led by Headliners Chorus
National anthems of Australia and New Zealan
National Anthem of New Zealand
God Defend New Zealand
E Ihowa Atua,
O nga iwi matou ra,
Ata whakarongona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau to atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa
God of Nations at thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific’s triple star,
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God Defend New Zealand.
National Anthem of Australia
Advance Australia Fair
Led by Headliners Chorus
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are one and free.
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty, rich and rare,
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
renowned of all the lands
For those who’ve across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
The Lord’s Prayer and Benediction
Chaplain – Reverend Richard Brown
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
A lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
May the Lord be always at your side.
May your skies be kind and your paddocks green.
May the Magpies call bring the news of a new day
and the Kookaburra’s laugh return to your ears, may God fill you with hope.
And the blessings of God, Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
be upon you and remain with you and your loved ones, now and for ever.
Amen.
Catafalque Party Will Dismount
Close of Service
Jamie Tanner President Ballina RSL sub-Branch
Grateful thanks for your attending today and
the volunteers of Veteran and Community supporters
| Commemoration Address | Rear Admiral Bradley Smith CSC
Royal Australian Navy |
| Catafalque Party | 216 Australian Army Cadets Lismore |
| Flag Orderlies | Allan Haynes and Bill Thompson |
| Chaplain | Father Richard Brown |
| Lone Piper | Raleigh Kent |
| Bugler | Brendan Flanagan |
| Chorus | Headliners Chorus |
| Marching Band | Ballina Pipe Band |
| Youth Ambassador Project Coordinator | Donna Flanagan |
| Support and Assistance: |
|
| Ballina RSL sub-Branch member volunteers who willingly gave their time and support for the 2025 ANZAC Day commemorations and functions | |
Commemorative Service – 11.00am
Master of Ceremonies
Michael Wright Secretary Ballina RSL sub-Branch
Catafalque Party Will Mount and Form the Guard of Honour
216 Australian Army Cadet Unit
Welcome and Prologue
Jamie Tanner President Ballina RSL sub-Branch
Hymn: Abide With Me
Led by Headliners Chorus
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide,
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks and Earth’s vain shadows flee,
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Prayer and Benediction
Chaplain – Reverend Richard Brown
God of love and liberty, on this ANZAC day,
we bring our thanks today for the peace and
security we enjoy bought with a great cost.
We remember those who in time of war
faithfully served our country and gave up their lives for the cause of freedom. We give thanks for their courage and devotion, even unto death. Let their sacrifice not be in vain, that we would continue to work for freedom and peace.
Amen.
We bring before you Lord those who continue to suffer physical, spiritual and psychological wounds from their involvement of their service on behalf of our nation. For those would continue to bring healing and support to our service men and women.
Amen.
We pray for the members of the ADF who are currently serving our nation overseas, in training the Ukraine forces in the UK and for those serving within the UN maintaining peace in the Middle East and other locations around the globe.
Amen.
ANZAC Day Commemoration Address
Rear Admiral Bradley Smith, CSC, RAN
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Ballina RSL sub-Branch members and volunteers will assist and guide wreath laying.
Lament
Piper – Raleigh Kent
The Ode
If able, please stand, men remove headwear
President Jamie Tanner
“Remembering our Fallen and Departed Friends”
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
“LEST WE FORGET”
Last Post
Bugler – Brendan Flanagan
One Minute Silence
Rouse
Bugler – Brendan Flanagan
Hymn: The Recessional
Led by Headliners Chorus
God of our fathers, known of old
Lord of our far-flung battleline
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet
Lest We Forget – Lest We Forget
The tumult and the shouting dies
The Captains and the Kings depart
Still stand thine ancient sacrifice
A humble and a contrite heart
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet
Lest We Forget – Lest We forget
Presentation by a Ballina RSL Youth Ambassador
Youth Ambassador Olivia Flanagan will present her speech on the theme for this years Department of Veteran Affairs Anzac Day Awards.
Remembering Gallipoli 110Years
Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant
Mayor Sharon Cadwallader
Patron of the Ballina RSL Sub-branch
We, the people of Australia, respect and give thanks
to all who have served in our defence force and their families.
We acknowledge the unique nature of military service
and the sacrifice demanded of all who commit
to defend our nation.
We undertake to preserve the memory and deeds of all who have served and promise to welcome, embrace and support all military veterans as respected and valued
members of our community.
For what they have done, this we will do.
All able, please Stand, For the National Anthems
Led by Headliners Chorus
National Anthem of New Zealand
God Defend New Zealand
E Ihowa Atua,
O nga iwi matou ra,
Ata whakarongona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau to atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa
God of Nations at thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific’s triple star,
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God Defend New Zealand.
National Anthem of Australia
Advance Australia Fair
Led by Headliners Chorus
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are one and free.
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty, rich and rare,
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
renowned of all the lands
For those who’ve across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
The Lord’s Prayer and Benediction
Chaplain – Reverend Richard Brown
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
A lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
May the Lord be always at your side.
May your skies be kind and your paddocks green.
May the Magpies call bring the news of a new day
and the Kookaburra’s laugh return to your ears, may God fill you with hope.
And the blessings of God, Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
be upon you and remain with you and your loved ones, now and for ever.
Amen.
Catafalque Party Will Dismount
Close of Service
Jamie Tanner President Ballina RSL sub-Branch
Grateful thanks for your attending today and
the volunteers of Veteran and Community supporters
| Commemoration Address | Rear Admiral Bradley Smith CSC
Royal Australian Navy |
| Catafalque Party | 216 Australian Army Cadets Lismore |
| Flag Orderlies | Allan Haynes and Bill Thompson |
| Chaplain | Father Richard Brown |
| Lone Piper | Raleigh Kent |
| Bugler | Brendan Flanagan |
| Chorus | Headliners Chorus |
| Marching Band | Ballina Pipe Band |
| Youth Ambassador Project Coordinator | Donna Flanagan |
| Support and Assistance: |
|
| Ballina RSL sub-Branch member volunteers who willingly gave their time and support for the 2025 ANZAC Day commemorations and functions | |
