Clayfield locals will come together in solemn reflection and spirited community celebration this Anzac Day, as the suburb hosts a dawn service at Cameron Rocks Memorial and an evening fundraiser at Eat Street Northshore in honour of the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.
Dawn at Cameron Rocks: A Moment of Reflection
The Clayfield-Toombul RSL will hold a dawn service at Cameron Rocks Memorial in Hamilton on Friday, 25 April at 5:00 a.m., honouring Australians and New Zealanders who served in all conflicts.
This year marks 110 years since Gallipoli, adding significance to the Clayfield-Toombul RSL’s dawn service. Veterans, families, and locals are invited to reflect during a ceremony featuring the Last Post, a minute’s silence, and wreath-laying at the riverside memorial.
Veterans are encouraged to take part in ways that matter to them—by marching, attending, or simply being present with others who share the day’s meaning.
A Night of Community Spirit and Support
From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Clayfield-Toombul RSL will host a Two-Up fundraiser at Eat Street Northshore, with proceeds supporting local veterans and families.
Beyond Two-Up, the night will feature live music from Whistle Dixie, Geed Up, and The Pacific Belles, plus performances by Heidi Mackay’s Australian dogs, the Army Veterinary Corps with horses, and a fire show. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., with festivities running late.
The RSL is also using its social media platforms to keep the community informed about service details, entertainment times, and ways to engage with local veterans.
Passing the Anzac Spirit to the Next Generation
This Anzac Day, the Clayfield-Toombul RSL is encouraging the community to honour those who served by attending a service, laying a wreath, or teaching children about the meaning behind the day.
With the 110th anniversary of Gallipoli, the Sub Branch hopes this milestone inspires reflection and helps pass the spirit of service and remembrance to future generations.
A Day That Belongs to Everyone
Anzac Day in Clayfield is for the whole community. The Clayfield-Toombul RSL invites people of all ages to take part in their own way—whether attending the dawn service or joining the evening fundraiser.
By showing up, listening, and remembering, locals help ensure the stories of service continue to be shared. The message is clear: honouring the Anzac legacy is a shared responsibility that brings the community together.
Published 15-April-2025
