TOWNSVILLE
CITY
DESK
H
ELLO, everybody
Townsville is a proud
garrison city and we value
the role Defence personnel
play in the freedom
A service to commemorate the life of BRIG Neil Weekes was conducted at the Townsville RSL
of our country and the
keep the kids occupied.
the Townsville community
He advocated for the armed
contribution they, and their
and today it is a valuable
forces and worked tirelessly
I wish you all a relaxing
families, make to our city.
community asset and
Easter break and hope you
to connect the community
It is with much sadness
historical military landmark. have an opportunity to spend
and the Defence Force.
that we recently said
time with your families and
Brigadier Weekes’
Brigadier
Weekes
played
a
goodbye to Brigadier
recharge your batteries.
dedication
and
service
to
our
critical
role
in
co-ordinating
Neil Weekes, a stalwart
city
will
long
be
remembered.
and
campaigning
for
the
commander of the Defence
construction of the Eternal
community and a true
Flame at Anzac Way at
champion for Townsville.
KNOW many of you
the entrance to Anzac
His contribution to the
have already started your
Park on The Strand.
Defence force and our
exercises this year as you
The signifi cance of this
community is immeasurable.
ramp up your training cycle
cannot be underestimated as
Brigadier Weekes served
to become the Army’s
it is the only Eternal Flame
in Vietnam as a platoon
‘Ready’ Brigade on July 1.
outside of a capital city.
commander and was
With school holidays just
Brigadier of the 11th
He and fellow committee
around the corner the What’s
Brigade in Townsville.
members successfully
On Townsville website
He had a lasting connection fought for the handover of
off ers a range of active
– Mayor Jenny Hill
to the Townsville community. Jezzine Barracks back to
and creative activities to
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ANZAC DAY
COMMEMORATIONS
Tuesday 25 April, from 5.30am
townsville city and
thuringowa central cenotaph
townsville city
5.30am dawn service at anzac park cenotaph
6.20am gun fire breakfast at townsville rsl
9am
parade steps off from strand park
Parade will make its way along the Strand to Anzac Park Cenotaph
thuringowa central
5.40am dawn service at thuringowa cenotaph
7am
gun fire breakfast at thuringowa rsl
8.50am parade steps off from willows carpark
Parade will make its way along Thuringowa Drive to Thuringowa Cenotaph
9.35am morning service at thuringowa cenotaph
for the full list of service times and road closure information,
visit www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 878 001
8 | APRIL 2017