Remembered in colour…

 During World War I, a recruitment march to Sydney began in Gilgandra, known as the Coo-ee March. The men who enlisted on the way became known locally as "Coo-ees". The march was given this name because the marchers shouted the old bush call of "cooee" at each town along their journey in order to attract recruits. Twenty-six men left Gilgandra on 10 October 1915. At each town on the route, the marchers were feted and a recruitment meeting was held. By the time they reached Sydney just over one month later on Friday 12 November 1915, the number of recruits had swelled to 263. They were welcomed on arrival in Sydney with huge crowds lining George Street near the Town Hall to welcome them and an official address given to them by the Minister for Works representing the Premier of NSW. Source 

The GrainCorp Silos at Devenish in North East Victoria were painted by Melbourne Street Artist Cam Scale and are officially the 19th Silos to be included in the Australian Silo Art Trail.  

Stage one which comprises of the two tall silos was officially unveiled on Anzac Day in 2018. Marked as a tribute to help celebrate the 100-year centenary of the end of the First World War.  The stage one artwork depicts a stunning image of a WW1 nurse and a modern female military medic in the Australian Armed Forces. This mural also depicts the changing role of women in the military and society in general.

Stage two on the short silos were officially unveiled one year later on Anzac Day 2019. This mural is a tribute to the Australian Light Horse. The Australian Light Horse were mounted troops with characteristics of both cavalry and mounted infantry, who served in the Second Boer War and WW 1. Source

11 Replies to “Remembered in colour…”

1. A lovely post.
   It is just after six as I type and I saw no signs of Anzac celebrations in the street.
   We will remember them indeed. Every day.

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2. Loved this post Catherine. The photos of the mural and the silos are magnificent. There were a few of us in this suburban street who stood outside their homes this morning and played/streamed the RSL service. A great feeling of camaraderie.

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3. Special day for me too…grandfather was from Australia and met grandmother in the course of the Great War. A lovely, lively man!
   Those silos are just superb.

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4. At this awful time my thoughts often turn to the sacrifices made during war and how much worse that was that this stupid virus. We always try to pay our respects at some memorial when we travel through France.

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5. Thank you for this post, Cathy.

   For me Anzac Day is always a very special day…a solemn day…many tears are shed throughout. Today, even though honoured in different ways than other years…was no different. The sadness remains…as does my respect, and thanks to those who have served and are serving…

   Wonderful photos…

   Lest We Forget…

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6. Beautiful post.

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7. What wonderful tributes. I love this post.

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8. Beautiful murals Cathy, specially love the silos. Thanks for participating, not sure what happened with the linky, but I’ve now entered your mural manually.

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9. I still have an empty poppy-seeds bag a friend gave me, right here at my PC. 100th anniversary of Gallipoli.
   Attended ANZAC day 1995 and was in Perth 2015 when everybody wore a poppy to honour those who had to fight.

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10. Those are particularly beautiful murals. I can see that ANZAC day remains much more solemn and respectful than the commemorations we have, somehow.

    be well… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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11. Absolutely stunning photos. The silos are especially beautiful. It’s sad the ANZAC day couldn’t be celebrated this year, since I’m sure it was an important time to remember all those who gave their lives during WWI.

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