Remembrance Events ANZAC Day Centenary 2015
Semaphore and Port Adelaide RSL Centenary ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2015
Already one of the largest ANZAC Day Service in metropolitan Adelaide, the 2015 ANZAC Day Service at the Semaphore War Memorial is set to be the Biggest ANZAC Day Dawn Services in Semaphore ‘s History.
Semaphore Foreshore Saturday April 25 545am
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Already one of the largest ANZAC Day Service in metropolitan Adelaide, the 2015 ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Semaphore War Memorial is set to be the Biggest ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Semaphore ‘s History with an anticipated crowd of between 10,000 - 15,000 people. 2015 marks the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli and the 100th Anniversary of the Outbreak of WWI.
Audio Experience
Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL has this year once again contracted Robbie's Sound to take care of the P.A System after last years outsatnding performance. Robbie's Sound is the same company that provide Audio for the Port Adelaide Christmas Parade each year so everyone along the fore shore will be guaranteed to hear every word of the service.
Visual Experience
2015 Semaphore and Port Adelaide ANZAC Day Dawn Service will also Feature 2 'Central Audio Visual' 3.6 metre LED Screen and film crew to provide Visual footage of the Dawn Service for all to see. Central Audio Visual is also responsible for the screens and film production of the Adelaide Anzac Day Dawn service and the broadcast on ABC television.
Outside Bar
The Sub-Branch will have a larger Out Door Bar 7am- 1pm to help cater for the Thousands of Supporters. Part of Semaphore Rd will be fenced off with Membership / Sponsorship Tables, Raffles / Merchandise Tables, Sausage Sizzles. There will be a Coopers Van and an Aussie Cider Van plus a Can Bar serving Westend and other Beers as well as Spirits.
ANZAC Day March
Veterans, Returned, Service and Next of Kin from all Services are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day Commemorative March. Marchers will Form Up in the Semaphore Foodland Car Park at 5.30 - 5.45am to take up formation for the 2015 Semaphore and Port Adelaide ANZAC Day March.
Order of March
Fort Glanville Historical Association
Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL Banner - President Glen Murray
Group 1 Veterans, Serving and Ex Defence Personnel
Group 2 Air League Cadets/Taperoo Sea Scouts
Group 3 Next of Kin Navy
Group 4 Next of Kin Army
Group 5 Next of Kin Air Force
St Johns Ambulance Marching Band
Catafalque Party - 1 Combat Service Support Battalion (1CSSB), Adelaide
5.50am Fort Glanville Historical Association will lead the March down Semaphore Rd past the Semaphore and Port Adelaide RSL to the Semaphore “Angle of Peace” War Memorial on the Foreshore.
ANZAC Day Centenary Dawn Service
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service will commence at 5.45am with the Honorable Mark Butler MP, Federal member For Port Adelaide once again being the Master of Ceremonies. (please note the order of service is being updated as information changes)
Order of Service Cover for the 2015 ANZAC Dawn Service
Order of Service
- 18.00 pm
- ANZAC EVE
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All Night Big Screen Cinema Archival Footage
- 19.00 pm
- Youth Vigil
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Youth Vigil – Navy and Air League Cadets, Taperoo and Flinders Park Scout Groups, formal parade with honour guard to raise Australian / New Zealand flags including national anthems, review by Mayor PAE Council, continuing with Youth Vigil until 10.30 p.m. All welcome.
- 03.00 am
- Road closures and corresponding dawn service setup commence
- 05.30 am
- Invited guests received and take their seats
- 05.50 am
- Lone Piper Sounds
- 05.51 am
- March Commences
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Fort Glanville Historical Association will lead the March down Semaphore Road past the Semaphore and Port Adelaide RSL to the Semaphore ‘Angel of Peace’ War Memorial on the Foreshore.
March Order
- Fort Glanville Historical Association
- Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL Banner - President Glen Murray
- Group 1 Veterans, Serving and Ex Defence Personnel
- Group 2 Air League Cadets/Taperoo Sea Scouts
- Group 3 Next of Kin Navy
- Group 4 Next of Kin Army
- Group 5 Next of Kin Air Force
- St Johns Ambulance Marching Band
- Catafalque Party - 1 Combat Service Support Battalion (1CSSB), Adelaide
- 05.58 am
- Catafalque Party Mounts Memorial
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Members of 1 Combat Service Support Battalion (1CSSB), Adelaide - all stand
- 06.00 am
- Welcome to Country
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Mr. Jack Buckskin – pleased be seated
- 06.08 am
- Opening Addres
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Hon. Mark Butler MP, Federal member For Port Adelaide
- 06.12 am
- The ANZAC Centenary Film
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Song - ‘The Band Played Waltzing Matilda’ Ms. Eileen DARLEY and Mr. Steven Potocnik
- 06.25 am
- Commemorative Address
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Hon. Mark Butler MP, Federal member For Port Adelaide
- 06.29 am
- Chaplain’s Address
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The Reverend Tim Sherwell JP, Senior Police Chaplin
- 06.33 am
- Lord’s Prayer
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The Reverend Tim Sherwell JP, Senior Police Chaplin
- 06.34 am
- Reflection
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– 1 minute silence
- 06.35 am
- Prayer of Remembrance
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The Reverend Tim Sherwell JP, Senior Police Chaplin
- 06.39 am
- Invitation to Placing of wreaths and tributes
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Mr. Glen Murray, President - Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL
Official Guests
Public - 06.43 am
- Firing of Volleys
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Fort Glanville Historical Assoc
- 06.45 am
- Ode of Remembrance - all stand
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Mr. Shane Edmonds
- 06.46 am
- The Last Post – Bugler
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Mr. Glen Murray - “Bugler sound the Last Post”
- 06.48 am
- Two Minutes Silence
- 06.50 am
- Reveille - Bugler
- 06.55 am
- National Anthem
- 06.58 am
- Catafalque Party and Fort Glanville Historical Assoc. "Dismount"
- 06.59 am
- Closing Remarks - please be seated
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Hon. Mark Butler MP, Federal member For Port Adelaide
Mr. Glen Murray, President - Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL - 07.00 am
- Gunfire Breakfast
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Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Baked Beans, Toast, Coffee with a Shot of Rum FREE for Members (upstairs), $5 Donation Non Members, also available to purchase at outside Bar Area
- 07.00 - 8.00 am
- Ray will play old wartime themed music as patrons move into the club
- 08.30 am
- Bus to Adelaide ANZAC March
- 9.00 pm
- Entertainment
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Eileen Darley and Steve Potocnik live music
- 11.00am
- Two Up
Two up has a unique place in Australia's national character. This has arisen from its association with Gallipoli and the First World War generally, where two up was played in the trenches and on the troop ships
- 12.00 pm
- Entertainment
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Eileen Darley and Steve Potocnik live music
- 1.00 pm
- Out Side Bar Closes
- 1.00 pm
- ANZAC Day Footbll
For ANZAC Day the Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL have had 2 "Diver" Derrick medals struck for the Port Districts v Salisbury Div 1 SAAFL game to be played at Largs Reserve.
- 2.00pm
- Two Up
Two up has a unique place in Australia's national character. This has arisen from its association with Gallipoli and the First World War generally, where two up was played in the trenches and on the troop ships.
- 03.00 pm
- Entertainment
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Not the Andrews Sisters live music
- 02.00 pm- Late
- Entertainment / Fundraising
- 06.00 pm
- Ode of Remembrance
- 06.05 pm
- ANZAC Day Cash Raffle Drawn $5000 in Cash to win
- 06.05 pm
- Kitchen Open for Meals
Download the Official Program
Download Poem, Songs and Anthems
Learn more about RSL Symbolism
Program Subject to Change
STREETS OF ADELAIDE – Old Soldier Going Home
Entertainment Through Out The Day
The Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL will once again be Providing ANZAC Day Entertainment through out the day. After the Service Everyone is welcome back to the club for a Day of Comraderie, Live Music including Steve Potocnik and “Not the Andrew’s Sisters”. Join in the Two Up, Crown and Anchor, Raffles and Fundraising activities.
Steve Potocnik
A local favourite, Steve will be performing live again this year at the Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL. Steve kept the crowds Entertained all day at last years ANZAC Day. Playing professionally for most of his life, nationally acclaimed musician Steve Simon Potocnik shoulders an impressive collection of accolades within the Australian music industry.Steve will be playing all the classics from 11am till late in the afternoon.
Eileen Darley
Eileen’s experience in theatre and film performance spans twenty-seven years. On graduating from Flinders University Drama Centre in 1983 she joined the Troupe Theatre ensemble, appearances’ including Gavin Strawhan’s Floating Palais and Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls.
She was an ensemble member of Magpie Theatre Co for two years where her many performances included Hating Alison Ashley as Erica Yuk.
Eileen was a long-term collective member of Red Shed Theatre Co. Performances included Frank Mc Guinness’ Carthaginians , the world premieres of Daniel Keene’s All Souls and the nationally –toured Because You Are Mine, David Carlin’s Frankenstein’s Children and Dog Eat Dog for the Adelaide Festival of Arts, and Melissa Reeve’s Sweetown and In Cahoots which both did extensive national tours ).
For Vitalstatistix Theatre Eileen’s work includes Verity Laughton’s Carrying Light and Tobsha Learner’s Miracle. For Patch Theatre her work includes Who Sank the Boat and Pig’s, Bear’s and Billy Goat’s Gruff (including international tours to New York, Singapore and NZ). For State Theatre Eileen’s appearances include Don’s Party, Morning Sacrifice, Three Bird’s Alighting on a Field, Arabian Nights, Salt and The Misanthrope For the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust Eileen appeared in The Queen and I. Her feature film work includes performances as Amelia in Serenades and Shirley in Australian Rules.
Eileen has also worked as a professional singer crossing the genres of folk, jazz and cabaret .She has performed in many music theatre pieces including John Romeril/Alan John’s Jonah for State Theatre and Melissa Reeve’s Tough Girls for Vitalstatistix.
Currently Eileen has recently performed “A Night With the Flying Horses” for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Not the Andrews Sisters
Relive the memories and the songs of the 1940's era. The fun and entertainment that was the heart of the original Andrews Sisters, Patty, LaVerne & Maxene
Three professional singers in their own right , have come together to recreate the wonderful sense of fun and vocal harmony, that made the Andrews Sisters a worldwide phenomenon.
Two Up
Two up has a unique place in Australia's national character. This has arisen from its association with Gallipoli and the First World War generally, where two up was played in the trenches and on the troop ships.
On Anzac Day, two up is conducted in accordance with the traditional rules of the game. The usual rules of two up are relatively straightforward. The 'ringkeeper' controls the 'spinner' and the conduct of the game. The 'spinner' places two pennies on the 'kip' and tosses them. The pennies must have spun at least two metres over the head of the 'spinner' and must not come into contact with any object or person and must land within the boundaries of the 'ring' to be a valid toss. Players bet on either two tails or two heads coming uppermost when the pennies land. No other result is valid.
Australian soldiers playing two up behind the firing line at Gallipoli. AWM
Fundraising
Your Support of the Fundraising activities will ensure that the doors of the Semaphore & Port Adelaide R.S.L. Sub-Branch remain open and we can continue upgrading our facilities, Help Raise Money for the R.S.L. programs, ANZAC Appeal, Poppy Appeal, Heroes 4 Heroes which intern goes towards Supporting Veterans Programs and helping to give assistance to past and present Defence personnel and their families.
ANZAC Day Raffle - cash prizes to win
This years ANZAC Day Centenary Raffle is Bigger than Ever. With a Total Prize Pool of $2500.00 Cash up for grabs. It is hoped with all the Members help that we can sell all the Tickets and raise $10,000 to put towards our Solar Panels and our New Museum / Bar Development. Tickets will be available sale all day on ANZAC Day.
2,500 tickets @ $5 per ticket Books of 10 Available
Prizes:
- 1st prize - $2,500
- 2nd prize - $1,000
- 3rd prize - $500
- 4th to 8th prizes - $100
- 9th to 18th prizes - $50
Total prize pool = $5,000
Drawn ANZAC Day Friday 25 April 2015 at Approximately 6.05pm After the “Ode” Books are available for Members to Collect at the Sub-Branch from Committee Members or the Duty R.P.
ANZAC Day Raffle Winners
Cash Prizes:
1st prize - $2,500 -Ticket
2nd prize - $1000 - Ticket
3rd prize - $500 - Ticket
4th prize - $100 - Ticket
5th prize - $100 - Ticket
6th prize - $100 - Ticket
7th prize - $100 - Ticket
8th prize - $100 - Ticket
9th prize - $50 - Ticket
10th prize - $50 - Ticket
11th prize - $50 - Ticket
12th prize - $50 - Ticket
13th prize - $50 - Ticket
14th prize - $50 - Ticket
15th prize - $50 - Ticket
16th prize - $50 - Ticket
17th prize - $50 - Ticket
18th prize - $50 - Ticket
Drawn ANZAC Day Friday 25 April 2015 at 6.05pm
All winners wil be notified
R.S.L. Programs Support:
• Commemoration Events
• Veteran Housing and Care
• Essential Support Services
• Advocacy and Guidance
• Medical Assistance
• Counseling
• Medical Research
ANZAC Day Sponsors
The Semaphore and Port Adelaide RSL Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Support of the following Companies and Thanks them for their contribution towards the 2015 ANZAC Day Commemoration Service and to the Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL in General. our sponsors
ANZAC Day Supporters
Central Audio Visual
Central Audio Visual
31- 33 Cawthorne Street
Thebarton 5031
Adelaide, South Australia
Phone: 08 8352 4499
Facsimile: 08 8352 4377
Central Audio Visual are South Australia’s leading supplier of commercial broadcast equipment, A/V & presentation technology, production expertise, staging and all the local connections you need to make your next event a sensation. Central Audio Visual offer a total service for your corporate event, concert, party, trade show or large sporting event.
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Central Audio Visual
Bow Tie Group 
Bow Tie Group
Phone: 0411 690 454
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The Bow Tie Group has provided their Services on ANZAC Day at a Substantial Discount to the Sub-Branch.
The Bow Tie Group has provided their Commercial and Private Clients with a wide range of services for many years. These include Bobcat & Tipper Hire, Site Toilets & Showers and various sizes of Skip Bins.
Coopers Brewery
Coopers Brewery
461 South Rd,
Regency Park SA 5010
(08) 8440 1800
Coopers Brewery have Kindly Donated Beverage Van and Pale Ale for ANZAC Day
Coopers Brewery has a long rich history, which spans from its origins in 1862 to the present day. The brewery produces a range of Ales, Stouts and Lagers. Our ale range is brewed by a method of top fermentation, originating in the Middle Ages. Coopers uses only natural ingredients including malt, hops, sugar, water and a special yeast strain that's over 90 years old.
Aussie Cider
Aussie Cider
Hoffnungsthal Rd
Lyndoch, SA 5351
Phone: 08 8349 9977
Fax: 08 8349 9977
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Aussie Cider have Kindly Donated Beverage Van, Cider and Staff for ANZAC Day
Today with a new generation The Australian Cider Company's products have made a come back in hundreds of bars and restaurants. Fresh, clean, sparkling products mean The Australian Cider Company continues to attract many of the original 70's tipplers and a whole new generation of cider fans.
Living Stories
Living Stories
Suite 4, 259 St. Vincent St,
Port Adelaide
Phone: 82400460 Mobile: 0488 995 866
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Living Stories have produced the ANZAC Day Dawn Service Interactive film for the Sub-Branch.
The Living Stories philosophy is that everyone has a story to tell. Often those stories provide answers to questions that may have existed for a lifetime. Living Stories works with individuals, families and organisations (private, government and not-for-profit) to capture their stories.
West End Drought
West End Brewery
107 Port Road,
Thebarton SA 5031
Phone: (08) 8354 8888
West End Brewery have Kindly Donated Beverages for ANZAC Day
For over 153 years, the West End Brewery has been a major player in the state of South Australia. This landmark brewery, along with our trademark brand West End Draught, has embedded itself into the cultural and economic heritage of South Australia.
Carlton United Brewery
West End Brewery
107 Port Road,
Thebarton SA 5031
Phone: (08) 8354 8888
Aussie Cider have Kindly Donated Beverage Van, Cider and Staff for ANZAC Day
CUB originally formed in 1907 as Carlton & United Breweries, the name we still hold today. In 2011, we became part of the SABMiller group, the second largest brewer in the world, returning to our heritage and core strength as a brewer.
Altus Traffic
Altus Traffic
69-73 Hardys Rd,
Underdale 5032
T 08 8443 9288
Altus Traffic has built a reputation around being able to service a customer anywhere in Australia with consistency and professionalism. We have achieved this with our extensive footprint and physical resources in our fleet and people. Altus Traffic is capable of meeting the requirements of Australia’s largest projects and smallest niches with No Delays, No Injuries and No Worries.
Largs Pier Hotel 
Largs Pier Hotel
198 Esplanade,
Largs Bay SA 5019
Phone: (08) 8449 5666
ANZAC Day Lunch &Dinner
The Largs Pier Hotel has kindly Donated 20 Bags of Ice for ANZAC Day
Situated right on the beach front at Largs Bay, the historical Largs Pier Hotel offers some of the finest food, beverage and accommodation in the state. Come in and share the good life at the Largs
Rent a Fence
Rent a Fence
18 Ayfield Road,
Para Hills West SA 5096
0418 666 630
Rent a Fence has been providing excellent customer service and reliability for over ten years and prides itself on a reputation for superior service, safety and quality. Rent a Fence prides itself on its unquestionable reputation for prompt, reliable and professional service to all clients. It only takes one phone call from you and Rent a Fence does the rest.
Party on Wheels 
Party on Wheels
Shop: 40 Port Road,
Alberton
Phone: 8341 1516 Mobile:0417 809 421
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Party on Wheels has provided their Services on ANZAC Day at a Substantial Discount to the Sub-Branch.
NO function is too small or too large. Weddings and backyard parties, is their speciality. You can get it all from them. Tables, Chairs, Marquees, Chaircovers, Linen, Coolrooms & Fridges, Fabulous Catering, Staff, and Entertainment of any description.
Semaphore Palais Hotel 
Semaphore Palais Hotel
The Esplanade,
Semaphore SA 5019
Phone: 08 8341 6333
Fax: 08 8341 6663
ANZAC Day Lunch &Dinner
The Palais Hotel has Once again kindly Donated a Litre of Rum for the ANZAC Day Gun Fire Breakfast
The Palais Hotel is open all day on ANZAC Day. Choose from delicious steak, seafood and pub fare in a stunning location. Palais now offer both table service or bistro style for flexibility & convenience and once you’ve enjoyed your meal you can enjoy a cocktail in our main bar, or lounge outside in our new beer garden or take in even more of the gulf in our Atrium Bar with an unimpeded view of the water.
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First Commercial Hotel 
First Commercial Hotel
29 Commercial Road
Port Adelaide, 5015
Phone: 08 84471599
ANZAC Day Lunch &Dinner
The First Commercial Hotel has kindly Donated a Litre of Rum for the ANZAC Day Gun Fire Breakfast
The First Commercial holds the longest surviving hotel licence in Adelaide. Enjoy a delicious steak, seafood or pub fare in Historic Port Adelaide location.
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Semaphore Businesses Suporting ANZAC Day
Saint Meat
37 Semaphore Rd
08 8449 4284
e-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Saint Meat are proud suppliers of Quality Meat to the Semaphore Port Adelaide RSL
Their range includes the best quality Australian Beef, Chicken, Lamb & Pork as well as continental meats and frozen goods. One of our most popular items is our “Saint’s sausages” which are made fresh in our store every week. We produce approximately 10 different flavours so there is always something to suit everyone’s taste. Our Semaphore Store also offers a range of Grass Fed Beef from the Cape Byron area as well as Free Range Chickens from Greenslades Chickens.
Take 2 Ice Creamery
TAKE 2 ICE CREAMERY
2/14 Semaphore Road
8341 5033
Open ANZAC Day 6amANZAC Day Special
Take 2 Ice Creamery would like to offer All ANZAC Day patrons who attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service a Special Offer of $3.00 coffees and $5 cake and coffee. Offer 6am-10am
Bank SA
BANK SA Semaphore Branch
86 Semaphore Rd,
Semaphore, SA, 5019ANZAC Appeal Pins
Bank SA Semaphore Branch has kindly offered to Sell ANZAC Appeal Pins and Tokens on behalf of the R.S.L in the week leading up to ANZAC Day
Sully's on Semaphore
Sully's on Semaphore
114a Semaphore Road
8242 7470
Open ANZAC Day 7am - 4pmANZAC Day Breakfast & Lunch
Sully's on Semaphore will be serving up ANZAC Day Breakfast and Lunch from 7am. To book your Table please phone them on 8242 7470.
