Anzac - The Greek Chapter Thursday 17 October and Sunday 27 October 2024 saw the screening of the film documentary - ANZAC The Greek Chapter - at the Como Center in Melbourne as part of the Greek Film Festival. So popular was the documentary that a second theater was booked to show the film! The documentary tells the story of Hitlers invasion of Greece, the incredible efforts to defend Greece by our Anzac's along side their Greek comrades, including our 2/2nd Field Regiment veterans and the amazing hospitality and generosity of the Greeks. With first hand accounts given of the battles that were fought by our veterans this is a raw and at times emotional telling of what really happened in Greece and Crete. Thank you to our members of the 2/2nd Field Regiment Association who showed their support in attending this event. You can check out the photos below to see who came along. The Association is looking at the possibility and feasibility with other groups of coordinating further viewings at locations around Victoria if there is enough interest from our members and the community. 85th Annual Luncheon & AGM A memorable day was held on Sunday 13 October, 2024 at the 2/2nd Field Regiment Association Annual Luncheon and AGM. In its 85th year, 48 members and guests from across the country came together at the Glen Waverley RSL where a fine meal and catch up with new and old friends was enjoyed by all.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the day was the presentation given by our guest speaker, Dr. Peter Ewer, renowned author and filmmaker. Dr. Ewer gave an account of the 2/2nd Field Regiments involvement in the Greek campaign during the Second World War, in particular the events at the Brallos Pass. Dr. Ewer has, for many years researched the involvement of the Anzac's in the Greek Campaign. This research has now been made into a documentary - ANZAC, THE GREEK CHAPTER - which will premier in Melbourne and Sydney at the Greek Film Festival in the coming weeks. More details of this event can be found on our website. Our gratitude and thanks must be given to our magnificent association committee for organising a very successful and enjoyable day. |
2/2nd Field Regiment Association INC. Archives
November 2024
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