Anzac Day

[retrocop]

Can any of you diggers out there tell this pommie what the significance of a sprig of Rosemary is worn on Anzac today. I have shed loads in my garden and will certainly spare a sprig or two to wear and adorn my ute on the day.
I might even try to promote "two up" in my local as well!!

[ChillDoubt]

http://www.army.gov.au/Our-history/Traditions/Anzac-Day


Rosemary is also traditionally worn on Anzac Day, and sometimes on Remembrance Day. Rosemary has particular significance for Australians as it is found growing wild on the Gallipoli peninsula. Since ancient times, this aromatic herb has been believed to have properties to improve the memory.

[ChillDoubt]

Further reading:

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/why-we-wear-rosemary-on-anzac-day/story-fneszs56-1226628730526

ANZAC Day is considered the biggest national occasion in Australia and rightly so.
I doubt they'd put up with the rubbish we've had to here in the past with Poppy burners etc.
Here they get gently moved along. In Oz they'd probably get lynched.

[retrocop]

ChillDoubt
Thanks for the explanation. I should of guessed the Gallipoli/Dardanelles link.My Grandfather although not an Anzac fought along side them there.

[ChillDoubt]

Kudos to your Grandfather retrocop, a very brave man.

Lest We Forget.

[jno]

Australian military traditions appear to be weakening

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/16/sailor-raped-by-colleagues-during-initiation-court-told

Imagine taking assault by rubber chicken and Vegemite to court! Brings to mind Churchill's summary of naval tradition.

[ChillDoubt]

That's the Navy for you, too much rum, bum and baccy.

[jno]

Rum, Bum and Concertina was the title of George Melly's autobiography. It was the naval equivalent of wine, women and song.

[Brinjal]

Ophelia from Hamlet.
Look at my flowers. There's Rosemary that is for remembrance. Please remember love. And there are pansies they're for thoughts.

[retrocop]

Blimey mate. Did Hamlet fight at Bluff cove and Pine Ridge also??

[Svejk]

very nice, brinjal. ;o)