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Australian Soldiers Lament 1941, Egypt

Observed at Natal Mounted Rifles Officer's Mess.

 " Land of the Pharoahs Egypt 1941

Land of heat and sweaty socks.

Sun and sand and loads of pox.

 Streets of filth, streets of shame.

Streets to which we give no name.

Harlots, thieves, pestering wogs.

Gyppo guts and camels meat.

Clouds of choking sand that blinds.

Drives poor fellows off their minds.

Arab's heaven. Soldier's hell.

Land of bastards fare thee well."

Extract from The Highway Mail (Caxton's Durban)published April 19, 2016

Paying respect to fallen heroes

Ben Payle, the Australian deputy high commissioner, will pay tribute to those who served in all military conflicts.

April 19, 2016

THE Natal Mounted Rifles headquarters will host the ANZAC Day on Monday, 25 April at 6pm. This is the 101st anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing at Gallipoli.
Various dignitaries and military entities will lay wreaths and crosses during the service. After the service, those who have booked for dinner will move to the officers’ mess facility for drinks prior to moving on to the Dixie Adam’s function room for dinner.
Ben Payle, the Australian deputy high commissioner, will pay tribute to those who served in all military conflicts.
The guest speaker will be Tony Park. Park is a best-selling author from Australia. He is a reservist in the Australian Defence Force and has served in Afghanistan.
The entrance to the Natal Mounted Rifles headquarters is opposite Durban Country Club, Walter Gilbert Avenue.
Book for the three-course buffet dinner (R160) – numbers are limited. Contact Dave Brosnihan on 083 309 6597 or Andy Tribe on 073 808 9986 to book.
For laying of a wreath or placing a cross, contact Maj Matthew Everitt on 082 653 3599.

ANZAC Day Memorial Service and Dinner 25th April 2016

ANZAC Day details are as follows

Date and time - 25 April 2016, 18h00 for 18h30
Place - Natal Mounted Rifles headquarters, Entrance opposite Durban Country Club Walter Gilbert Avenue

This is the 101st anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing at Gallipoli.

The Agenda
The memorial service will commence at 18h00. Various dignitaries and military entities will lay wreaths and crosses during the service.

After the service those who have booked for dinner will move to the Officer's Mess facility's for drinks prior to moving on to the Dixie Adam's Function Room
for dinner.

Mr Ben Payle, the Australian Deputy High Commissioner, will pay tribute to those who served in all conflicts.
We are are also very fortunate to have as our Our Guest Speaker, Tony Park.

Tony is a best selling author from Australia. He is a Reservist  in the Australian

Tony Park

Defence Force (Major) and has served in Afghanistan. Tony has travelled extensively in Southern Africa, and elsewhere, and has a strong empathy with Wildlife. So much so that he has a second or maybe first choice home next to Kruger National Park.

Favourite mode of transport - 1995 Land Rover Defender  with Aluminium body.

It makes fascinating reading to visit his Face book Page from where you can also access his website. (www.tonypark.net)

PLEASE NOTE - Bookings for the 3 course buffet dinner (R160-00/p) must be received by the 18th of April. Numbers are limited.

Contact Either Dave Brosnihan 083 309 6597 or Andy Tribe 073 808 9986 to book.

For inclusion in the laying of a wreath or placing a cross please contact Major Matthew Everitt 082 653 3599
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Menu for ANZAC Day 2016 Dinner  (Caterer Pepper and Pans, Durban)

ANZAC DAY 2016 DINNER MENU

ON EACH TABLE:

Basket of Mini Rolls, sliced Health Bread and Mini Bread Sticks

Butter, Olive Tapenade and Hummus

MAIN COURSE MENU

 (SERVED FROM THE BUFFET)

CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Sliced Roast Beef Served with Horseradish gravy

 or

Sliced Honey Glazed Gammon topped with Pineapple pieces and cherries

or

Thai Chicken curry served Sambals and Chutney

Savoury Rice

Creamed Spinach & Feta

Creamed Honey and Cinnamon Butternut

Greek Salad Platter Served With Assorted Salad Dressings

DESSERT MENU

“LIFE IS LIKE AN ICE – CREAM CONE. JUST WHEN YOU’VE GOT IT LICKED, IT DRIPS ALL OVER YOU”

Individual Malva Pudding Topped With a Caramel Sauce & Home Made Custard

CHEESE STATION:

Aged Cheddar Cheese

Local Brie

Mild Blue Cheese

Grapes, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Crackers and Cheese Jams

FROM THE COFFEE STATION

Filter Coffee and Assorted Herbal Teas

Mini Lindt Chocolates