Community Event of the Year - Monash Centenary Military Ceremony and Monash Hidden Secrets Exposed Exhibition
Monash Centenary Military Ceremony & Monash Hidden Secrets Exposed Exhibition
This big occasion was organised by the Lone Gum & Monash Community Association Inc and was an occasion full of related events.
The Monash Centenary Military Ceremony paid homage to Monash’s connection with soldier settlers of WW1 and the naming of the town after General Sir John Monash. A military church service, Army SA band, catafalque party, march-by and weapons handling display, made this a spectacular event by both Riverland and SA state standards.
Monash Hidden Secrets Exposed! Many visitors said they felt very strong emotions when they viewed this photographic exhibition and re-lived past memories. It was an opportunity to learn more about our district’s early decades, our own forebearers and the efforts they expended in establishing their fruit blocks and community buildings and clubs. It highlighted their strength of support and mate-ship.
Other mini-events included the Monash CFS Mural unveiling, Centenary Volunteers Dinner, historic “Lone Gum” tree on display and a memorial service in the 99 year old St Oswald’s Anglican Church. These celebrations placed an exceptional spotlight on Monash and the ongoing sense of community pride that has been retained throughout its first 100 years.