Brighton Cemetorians

The Brighton Cemetorians are a not-for-profit community group working actively with
Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, the administrators of Brighton General Cemetery.

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  • Funeral Procession to mark the 100th Anniversary of the death of Sir Thomas Bent - 17th September 2009
  • Funeral Procession to mark the 100th Anniversary of the death of Sir Thomas Bent - 17th September 2009
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Flag Commemoration and Anzac Walk

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As part of the FLAG Commemoration being held on Friday 11th April 2025 where another 50 Australian Flags attached to a pole will be placed at the side of Veterans graves to publicly commemorate the role of our Men and Women during the Boer War, WW1 & WW2. A Commemoration Service will be held in the area near the office on 11th April at 9.30 am. These 50 flags will join the previous 300 flags. The 350 flags will be ‘flying’ from 11th April till 28th April 2025

The Anzac walk on Sunday 13th April 2025 will begin near the front gate at 2pm

On this ANZAC walk we will visit 8 service persons who have been honoured with a flag. Hugh James Martin who was a member of the RSL Executive for 30 years, he helped organise the first Anzac Day March in Melbourne in March 1925 and supported recognition for the day as a Public Holiday. Harry James Joseph Maddox who was the first President of the Automobile Club of Victoria [RACV], and Sister Annie Frances Griffin who served in various hospitals in India.

Come and hear the stories of these and other brave and courageous people.

Cost $15 per person

Booking are essential for both the Commemoration and the Walk. Please ring Lois on 9558 4248

 

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