Boer War Day
Lee TARLAMIS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:51): On another matter, I recently had the honour of attending the 13th annual Boer War Day commemorative service at the Shrine of Remembrance along with John Berger. Organised by the Boer War Association of Victoria, the event commenced with a march, followed by a service in the sanctuary paying tribute to those soldiers and nurses who took part in the Boer War and fought in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. This year marks the 121st anniversary of the peace treaty signing that officially ended the Boer War. Lieutenant Colonel Murray Duckworth CSM presented a moving address acknowledging some of those Victorian Boer War veterans who served again and became Anzacs. It was wonderful to see so many students, Scouts and Guides in attendance as well as descendants of those who served in the Boer War. Congratulations to the organisers and all those who took part.