6 April 2005

LIGHT HORSE ESCORTS GALLIPOLI SANDS THROUGH SYDNEY

Seven mounted riders dressed as ANZAC Light Horsemen will escort the 2005 Sands of Gallipoli collection though Sydney streets

With spurs, swords and slouch hats the Horsemen will hand over the collection to the National President of the RSL

Date: Thursday 7 April 2005
Time: 12:30 - 1:00pm
Place: ANZAC Memorial
Hyde Park South

The Light Horsemen will be joined at the ANZAC Memorial by
the National President of the RSL, the NSW State President of the RSL, students from Crown Street Public School and the Sing Australia Choir performing Great War songs.

The 2005 Sands of Gallipoli collection consists of memorabilia containing sand from ANZAC Cove and commemorates the 90th Anniversary
of the Gallipoli Landings. A percentage of all sales will support the RSL's ongoing welfare work in the veteran community.