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DEDICATION CEREMONY -

NAVAL MEMORIAL, PINE RIVERS SHIRE, QUEENSLAND,

BY RADM TREVOR RUTING AM CSC RAN, HEAD MARITIME SYSTEMS AND PINE RIVERS MAYOR CLR YVONNE CHAPMAN,

SUB SECTION PATRON ON THE RAN'S BIRTHDAY 10 JULY 2005

Unusually blustery conditions welcomed participants at the Dedication Ceremony and unveiling of plaques at the new Naval Memorial in ANZAC Avenue, Kallangur by RADM Trevor Ruting and Clr Yvonne Chapman. RADM Ruting who travelled from Canberra to undertake this duty was accompanied by his delightful wife Margaret.

Winds gusting up to 80kms did not unseat the audience or deter 97 year old Shipmate Edward Cummins from witnessing the culmination of much effort by many people particularly Clr David Dwyer and Shipmate Jim O'Connor who were responsible for the planning involved in putting this fine Naval Memorial in place for the people of Pine Rivers Shire and the Pine Rivers Sub Section of the Naval Association of Australia in memory of all naval veterans.

It was wonderful to see the participation by the RAN Band and RAN Personnel, under the command of CMDR Bob Plath, ADC, Senior Naval Officer SE QLD. They participated in the catafalque party and provided the Australian Naval Cadets for the flag party and also assisted with serving refreshments after the ceremony.

Many shipmates from the Queensland State Section including State President Shipmate Phil Gilbert and members from many other Sub Sections witnessed the dedication performed by Chaplain Shipmate Col Baxter RAN Retd a member of Bribie Island Sub Section.

Shipmate Jim O'Connor the Sub Section Treasurer opened proceedings and acted as Master of Ceremonies, he was followed by Shipmate Pat Ringold President of the Pine Rivers Sub Section who welcomed participants.

Rear Admiral Trevor Ruting gave a rousing and informative address then Mayor Clr Yvonne Chapman outlined the prominent position and background to establishment of the Memorial. Chaplain Colin Baxter led the dedication with Sub Section Vice President Rob Goodwin reciting the Naval Prayer.

Following the dedication RADM Ruting and the Mayor unveiled plaques marking the official dedication.

Wreaths were laid by:

RADM Ruting representing Chief of Navy, on behalf of the Men and Women of the Royal Australian Navy and the Merchant Navy,
Clr Yvonne Chapman on behalf of the Citizens of Pine Rivers,
Clr David Dwyer stood in for The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Federal Member for Dickson on behalf of the people of Australia,
Shipmate Les Dwyer National Vice President on behalf of the Naval Association of Australia
and Shipmate Bob Prescott on behalf of the Pine Rivers Sub Section.

Sub Section Vice President Shipmate Chris White recited the Ode and the formal ceremony came to a close the National Anthem was sung.

Councillor David Dwyer and the School Captains of Dakabin High School planted a Pine Tree that had been nurtured from a Gallipoli 'Lone Pine' seedling.

Please see the front of the program and photos of the days proceedings:-

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