Anzac Day Commemorations saw members of the 31 Battalion Association marching in Townsville and in Brisbane whilst serving members of 31/42 Battalion RQR provided catafalque parties in the Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay areas.

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One feature of the Association’s Brisbane march was that three members of the Hastie family were in the march, Father Doug and his two Sons Marc and Brook. Whilst Brook is the only member of the family still serving their combined service will amount to 100years on 8th May 2026. Congratulations to the Hastie family on your record of service to Australia.

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Also marching with us in Brisbane this Anzac day was Association Member Keith Watts who at 93 Years of age kept pace with the best. Keith reckons that he must be one of the oldest ex-Nasho members still on parade. Our member George Stanger claims to be the oldest surviving ex-Nasho member but George was prevented from attending the march this year due to his caring duties at home.

Fortunately, considering the average age of our members in Brisbane, we were placed behind the Pipes and Drums of the St Andrews Pipe Band and the Cameron Highlanders which saw us moving at a more sedate pace than in previous years.

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31/42RQR Catafalque Party – Dawn Service – Anzac Day 2026

 

31Bn Association Members at Townsville March – Anzac Day 2026

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After the Townsville March Anzac Day 2026

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After The Townsville March – Anzac Day 2026

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Brook and Doug Hastie Attended the Brisbane March Anzac Day 2026

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2/31st Battalion Memorial Southbank – Brisbane

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31/42 RQR Catafalque Party – Gracemere – Anzac Day 2026

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31/42 RQR Catafalque Party – Anzac Day 2026

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31/42 RQR Catafalque Party – Anzac Day 2026

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31/42 RQR Catafalque Party – Anzac Day 2026

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