At the crack of dawn we stand as one for all our fallen friends – Adam Brand (Anzac)
On ANZAC Day we commemorate our diggers, it's a day to thank them for their service & remember those who died defending our freedom.
One traditional recitation on Anzac Day is the Ode, the fourth stanza of the poem ‘For the Fallen’ by Laurence Binyon (1869–1943). Binyon was the assistant keeper of prints and drawings at the British Museum, and the author of several volumes of verse. ‘For the Fallen’ was first published in the London Times in 1914 and later in many anthologies of war verse. It was selected in 1919 to accompany the unveiling of the London Cenotaph and, like so many memorial traditions, passed into common use across the Commonwealth. Its use on Anzac Day might have originated with the Queensland Anzac Day Commemoration Committee, which printed the poem on the cover of a collection of sermons and addresses for Anzac Day, published in 1921. Binyon’s poem was also read at the laying of the Inauguration Stone at the Memorial in 1929.
The most well-known lines are:
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.
For those of us who did not know why Rosemary is used as an emblem on Anzac Day:
Since ancient times this aromatic herb has been believed to have properties to improve the memory. Perhaps because of this, rosemary became an emblem of both fidelity and remembrance in literature and folklore. Traditionally, sprigs of rosemary are worn on Anzac Day and sometimes on Remembrance Day and are usually handed out by Legacy and the RSL. Rosemary has particular significance for Australians, as it is found growing wild on the Gallipoli peninsula.
The link below list all the Anzac Day Services and marches to be held on the Gold Coast.
At MBPS this week -
Again, we have been working on Appraisals in the hope of being able to present more properties to you soon – so, please watch this space!
We have a price changed for the 'mid-level apartment in Xanadu North, which is now listed at “Interest above $1,695,000” and will go to market this weekend.
We have a price on Apartment 4 La Joya, which is featured below at “Offers over $410,000. Apartment 33 Carrington Court is also featured below, as updated.
We have had 2 settlements this week, with Apartment 2021 Liberty Panorama and 3/7-17 Purli Street, Chevron Island both settling. Congratulations to the very happy Sellers and Buyers and to the MBPS Sales Team!
Short and brief from us today, as our focus is on the ANZACs.
Have a great weekend - for some, another long weekend!
Very best wishes,
Annette Sinclair
Principal Licensee
M 0408 218 361
E [email protected]
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