March of the Dungarees 2015 - 139 ACU Reenactment

22/12/2015

To all involved Thank You.
My wife s great uncle was Pte Edward John Hinton a Dungaree from Boonah. KIA 7 June 1917. I found this old photo in his box of possessions after hearing about the March.
This is a photo of Boonah recruits departing Boonah to join the Dungarees west of ipswich.
The sign on the lead vehicle reads
FOR THE EMPIRE
WE COME FROM
BOONAH.

22/12/2015

Morning All,
As the "March of the Dungarees" wraps up, I sit back and reflect on the last week.
After spending a week with all and having the pleasure to be the OIC for this historic event, watching Cadets and Staff alike make new friends, and re-kindle old friendships. I am in awe and admiration of the Cadets for their resilience, and ability to march on in the true spirit as a "Dungaree".
This will be a "March" to remember, for all that were involved, either directly or indirectly. It was a pleasure to meet the descendants of the original "Dungarees" and hear their stories and admiration of the Cadets and their efforts.

To all the Cadets and Staff that I had the fortune to work with, I thank you, the March could not have occurred with out your help. This shall be recorded for History and you should all be proud to have been involved, and completed the March.

To the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Many thanks for your Grant and assistance through the march.

To the South Queensland Australian Army Cadet Headquarters, I thank you for your faith and vision that this could be done, and assistance when I required it.

For all the RSL's, Schools and local groups that assisted, Thanks for your facilities and assistance through out the March.

I have never been more proud to be an Officer of Cadets in the Australian Army Cadets, and after 15 years this will always be the highlight of my service with the AAC, and a "March" to remember for the next 15 Years.

To all, I wish a enjoyable Christmas and and exciting start to 2016 and I look forward to seeing you all again next year.

Regards

CAPT(AAC) Glen van Emmerik
Officer in Charge - March of the Dungarees 2015

22/12/2015

We have more than 100 inspiring young people camping at the Ipswich Showgrounds overnight. They are marching from Warwick to Brisbane (239kms) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the March of the Dungarees - the only march of its kind in Queensland to recruit soldiers to fight in World War 1.

20/12/2015

Well done to all Cadet's that done the march hold your heads high

19/12/2015

An important but little known part of Australian World War I history was recreated in Brisbane on Saturday and for Henry Anstey, it was a sight that brought tears to his eyes.

19/12/2015

Marching from King George Square to Anzac Square today are some weary feet and bodies… but spirits are high as they were 100 years ago in 1915. Congratulations to everyone involved in the March of the Dungarees 2015 commemorations.

19/12/2015

Hello all.
The "Dungarees" are marching down along the Brisbane river on the walkway. See you all soon at ANZAC Square at 1130 am

18/12/2015

Hello all.
The "Dungarees" are setting a cracking pace and have just crossed over the Moggill Ferry.

17/12/2015

Morning All.
The Cadets are off and marching from Ipswich showgrounds to Moggill state school via Brisbane road & Moggill Ferry Road.
Keep an eye out and show your support for the "Dungarees" as they march on.

17/12/2015

Hello All
The Cadets have arrived at Ipswich showgrounds for Lunch.
We had the Ipswich RSL, Cr Andrew Antoniolli and Premiers Department welcome the Cadets in.
CDTSGT Colley from 142 ACU (St George) presented a plaque to the Ipswich RSL to mark the occasion and importance of what the cadets are completing for the March of the Dungarees.

16/12/2015

Afternoon all.
The Cadets have arrived in to Rosewood. They were welcomed by the President of the RSL Sub branch, Cr David Palke and Shayne Newman MP.

16/12/2015

Now it's your turn! Help us recreate history by participating in the March of the Dungarees re-enactment's final stage from King George Square to Anzac Square, Brisbane.
Supporters of all ages are welcomed to meet the cadets at King George Square from 11am this Saturday and march behind them down Adelaide Street to Anzac Square where the final plaque presentation will take place at 11.30am. http://anzac100.initiatives.qld.gov.au/events/march-of-the-dungarees/index.aspx

Find out what events are happening in your local area to commemorate Queensland's Anzac Centenary.