Saturday, 25 April 2026

ANZAC Day Communications 2026


ANZAC Day is understandably a busy time for the Odd Bods family as we remember service men and women from many theatres of war including WW2. Messages and memories flow freely and we thought it would be good idea to keep a log of communications over the next few days.

If you have written about a family member we are going to assume that you don't mind the text being revealed here, but if you would prefer it wasn't, please let us know.

Email to all members - 22/4/2026

Dear Friends,

ANZAC Day is upon us, and we will be marching behind our banner again next Saturday. Form up time is 10:00am in Flinders Street with an estimated step off time of 10:50. Full details are on the website.

We will gather at the Odd Bods tree adjacent to the shrine after the march, and for those interested, we will be gathering at the Amora Riverwalk Hotel in Richmond for an informal lunch and general discussion.

The ABC television coverage of the march commences at 9:00am, and we welcome any comments or photos from members, on what they have seen, or thought about on this special day. Simply reply to this email with your contribution.

Best regards - Peter

Peter Randell, President, Friends of the Odd Bods Association Inc.

June Smith Wed 22 Apr, 14:20 (2 days ago)

Best wishes to all Odd Bods .    I always feel proud of you.    June Smith 


Elizabeth Lusby Thu 23 Apr, 16:06 (1 day ago)

Hello Peter, 
I will be thinking of you all on Saturday. 
My father Pat Hogan always marched with the Odd Bods. He died in 1992. He was a Navigator with 466 & based in Driffield. His crew was shot down inn their Halifax on March 3/4 in 1945. He & 2 others baled out & survived. In 2018 I organised a memorial at an approximate location of the crash site, near Friday Thorpe, NW of Driffield. I will try to attach a photo. I'm in Wagga in NSW so won't be able to watch the Melbourne march. 
I hope you all have a good day.
Sincerely 
Liz Lusby(nee Hogan).

Monash Mayor Stuart James Friday 24th April.

Click here for Mayor Stuart James link to the Odd Bods - Facebook Link





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