The Anzac tradition lives on, and the big march will occur this Friday from Sanger Street to the monument.
Guest speaker and other special guests at Corowa’s Anzac Day service this Friday have a strong connection with Corowa and Rutherglen.
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Captain Mark Tuddenham RAN will deliver the Anzac Day address. Special guests will include Petty Officer Cathy Tuddenham RAN, Major Elizabeth Tuddenham, Army, Sergeant Daniel Baker RAAF LCDR Wendy Sharp Ross RAN.
Arriving from England as pre-schoolers, Mark and Elizabeth to parents Ken and Brenda, went to school in Corowa and Rutherglen. Ken served In the Royal Navy. Brenda moved back to Corowa after the passing of husband Ken.
Mark and Elizabeth have both served more than 30 years in the Australian Defence Force.
Wendy Sharp, a born and bred local veteran, joined the Women’s Royal Australian Navy (WRANS) in 1979 along with Janet (nee Culhane) Fazackerley who lights the lamp at Corowa’s Dawn Service.
Wendy has completed 43 years and still serves in Naval Reserves. Corowa’s own Lesley and Laurie Rinehart of course had distinguished careers in the Navy in the 1960s.
“Corowa RSL Sub-Branch is both honoured and privileged to have these guests with us to commemorate Anzac Day,” sub-branch president Lesley Rinehart said.
Wendy Sharp and Janet Culhane at a previous Dawn Service in Corowa.
The president acknowledged the tireless work by the commemorative committee led by Jenni Delaney, Corowa High School for their continued support over the years, and Cathy McQueen and the fantastic research done by the students.
“It is a credit to the high school the involvement of the students in MC and Orators at our 11am service,” Ms Rinehart said.
“There are so many people involved in Anzac Day to make it special for our township.
“Club Corowa looks after the sub-branch very well indeed with the new cabinet located in foyer of the club to display part of our great memorabilia collection.”
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