Remembrance Day 2024

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—I was honoured to attend the 106th Remembrance Day Commemoration held in Maitland Park on November 11, 2024.Thank you to the Maitland RSL Sub-Branch for their tireless work, and in particular that of President, Mr. Fred Goode OAM JP, Vice-President Nigel Cox, Treasurer Henry Meskauskas JP, and Secretary Kristy Cox JP. I'd like to thank the Women's Auxiliary for fundraising, the Maitland Community Corrections Team for the hand-crocheted poppies and sprigs of rosemary, 2 Squadron RAAF Williamtown and Squadron Leader Daniel Dobbin, the Catafalque Party commanded by Flight Lieutenant Simon Higgs, Miss Maitland Caylin King, and Maitland City Council. As always, the Maitland Salvation Army Band and the City of Maitland Pipes and Drums gave an excellent performance. The National Anthem of New Zealand was performed by the Te Ukaipo Māori Club Newcastle Choir, joining with Angie Ussher for the singing of 'Advance Australia Fair'. I would also like to acknowledge Ms. Christine Berry OAM, founder of Donkey Welfare With Heart, who provided donkeys and led the procession to commemorate the sacrifice of all animals in service, as well as Bill Haddon and his Second World War‑era Jeep on display. Lest We Forget.