100 years of anzac - the borella...
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Mataranka 27 February
Larrimah 26 February
Elliott23 February
Banka Banka21 February
Renner Springs22 February
Tennant CreekTelegraph Station
Tennant Creek20 February
MODES OF TRAVEL
WALK WITH THE BORELLA RIDE D
TRAVELLING DISPLAY
COMMUNITY RECEPTIONS & BBQ’S
Pine Creek2 March
Katherine 28 February- 2 March
Arrival28 February, 1:30pm - 2:00pm*Community Reception and BBQ28 February, 20155:00pm - 7:00pmKatherine Showgrounds
Borella VC: A talk with Dr Tom Lewis01 March, 201511:00am - 12:00pmKatherine Visitor Information Centre, Theatre RoomTravelling Display - Open for Schools02 March, 20158:30am - 11:30amKatherine Showgrounds
Departure02 March, 12:30pm - 12:45pm*
The Albert Borella Victoria Cross Exhibition03 February - 02 March 201510:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri1:00pm - 5:00pm Sat & SunMain Hall, Parliament House
Borella’s War - NT Library Exhibition02 February - 03 May 201510:00am - 4:00pmNorthern Territory Library
Travelling Display 03 March, 201510:00am - 1:00pmSmith Street Mall, Darwin City
Walk with The Borella Ride03 March 20154:00pm - 5:30pmThe Esplanade to Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin
The Borella Ride - Final Farewell03 March, 20155:00pm - 7:00pmStokes Hill Wharf
Borella VC: A talk with Dr Tom Lewis12 March, 20155:15pm - 6:00pm Northern Territory Library
* Arrival and departure times may be subject to change due to weather conditions and unforseeable circumstances.
100 YEARS OF ANZAC
20TH FEBRUARY - 3RD MARCH 2015 www.theborellaride.com.au www.facebook.com/theborellaride @theborellaride #theborellarideand nightly on Channel 9 during A Current Affair and Imparja during the Nightly News to see daily broadcasts
Follow the journey at. . .
WALKING MAIL CARTHORSEBACK TRAINTennant Creek -Renner Springs
Katherine - Pine Creek
Renner Springs - Katherine
Pine Creek - Darwin
The Borella Ride will represent Borella’s journey by symbolically retracing his footsteps - arriving and departing in each community by the mode of travel that Borella would have taken 100 years ago.
Travelling with The Borella Ride is a display that tells the remarkable story of the Northern Territory’s foremost soldier and only Victoria Cross recipient.
Borella was a modest man and didn’t keep a diary, so most of his story is told
through photographic material and the eyes of the people who lived around him, offering a view of life in the Territory 100 years ago.
A collection of historic artefacts and photos will be on display, including
replica weapons from World War I and items from everyday life in 1915. The Display will also tell the story of Borella’s thousand kilometre journey to enlist in World War I, and how this is being retraced through The Borella Ride.
Walk with The Borella Ride as it completes its journey on Tuesday, 3 March, through Bicentennial Park (alongside The Esplanade) to Stokes Hill Wharf in time to be witness to the Final Farewell presented by Ray Martin.
Why not dress in a 1915 themed costume and add to the atmosphere of the flagship Anzac Centenary activity for the Northern Territory, commemorating Albert Borella’s remarkable journey to enlist in World War I.
Register to be part of the Final Leg of The Borella Ride at www.theborellaride.com.au
Muster Point: Bicentennial Park, opposite One30 Esplanade apartments (130 The Esplanade, Darwin) on the Daly Street end.
Arrive before 4pm to sign on. The Walk commences promptly at 4.15pm. Sign on will be open from 3.30pm
As this is a wet season event, we recommend you bring water, wet weather protection and comfortable walking shoes. The walk is approximately 3 kilometres.
This is a free activity, open to people of all ages.
As The Borella Ride travels up the Stuart Highway communities will have an opportunity to meet The Borella Ride Team, enjoy children games from 1915, view the full Albert Borella Travelling Display and be entertained by Ted Egan OAM performing songs from The ANZACS: 100 Years on in Story and Song.
All community members and visitors are invited to these FREE community events.
Official Departure Ceremony20 February, 20158:30am - 10:00amNyinkka Nyunyu Cultural CentreThe 20th of February 2015 will mark the official commencement of The Borella Ride, the Northern Territory’s flagship Anzac Centenary activity. Tennant Creek community members and visitors will be joined by TV presenter, Ray Martin as MC and special guests including Keith Payne VC to be witness to this once in a lifetime event.
The Borella Ride team will depart Tennant Creek at the conclusion of the Ceremony.
Arrival Telegraph Station20 February, 4:00pm - 4:30pm* Departure Telegraph Station21 February, 7:15am - 7:30am*
Arrival21 February, 2:30pm - 3:00pm* Departure22 February, 7:15am - 7:30am*
Dunmarra24 February
Daly Waters 25 February
Adelaide River 3 March
T H E B O R E L L A R I D EArrival02 March, 3:00pm - 3:30pm*Community Reception and BBQ02 March, 20155:00pm - 7:00pm Pine Creek Town HallDeparture03 March, 10:50am - 11:00am*Mango Farm Crossing
Arrival22 February, 2:30pm - 3:00pm* Departure23 February, 7:15am - 7:30am*
Arrival23 February, 2:30pm - 3:00pm*
Community Reception and BBQ23 February, 20155:00pm - 7:00pm Elliott Sport & Recreation Centre
Departure24 February, 8:30am - 8:45am*
Arrival25 February, 2:30pm - 3:00pm*
Community Event25 February, 20154:00pm - 6:00pm Daly Waters Historic Pub
Departure 26 February, 8:15am - 8:30am*
Arrival27 February, 1:00pm - 1:30pm*Community Reception and BBQ27 February, 20155:00pm - 7:00pm Mataranka Town Hall
Departure28 February, 8:00am - 8:15am*
Arrival and Departure03 March, 20151:20pm - 1:25pm Stuart Hwy near Adelaide River Railway Museum
Arrival24 February, 2:30pm - 3:00pm* Departure25 February, 8:15am - 8:30am*
Arrival26 February, 2:30pm - 3:00pm* Departure27 February, 7:15am - 7:30am*
20TH FEBRUARY - 3RD MARCH 2015
In 1915, Albert Borella journeyed through 1000 kilometres of the Northern Territory’s Outback from Tennant Creek to Darwin to join up to fight in World War I. He fought at Gallipoli, and the Western Front, was wounded, commissioned on the battlefield, and was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest honour
for valour in combat.Darwin 3 March
THE FINAL FAREWELL The Final Farewell will be held at Stokes Hill Wharf on Tuesday, 3 March to mark the arrival of The Borella Ride into Darwin and commemorate Albert Borella’s departure from the Northern Territory and his journey to become a recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross and one of Australia’s military heroes.
It’s estimated that The Borella Ride will arrive at Stokes Hill Wharf between 5.30pm and 6pm. It’s recommended that if you wish to witness Borella’s arrival, to be at the wharf before 5.30pm.
Please note that parking on the wharf will not be accessible, however parking at the Convention Centre and at the Waterfront will be available.