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2 KATHERINE TIMES, WEDNESDAY APRIL 9 2014 www.katherinetimes.com.au >> news Unsung war heroes to be remembered Race Sponsors CLM Chartered Accountants, Katherine Club Inc, Katherine Country Club, Darwin RSL, Katherine Turf Club presents KATHERINE RACES Saturday May 17 Saturday May 17 Jim Jackson Racecourse Gates open 12 midday. Gates open 12 midday. $ 15 entry | concession $ 7. Full TAB and Bookmakers on course. Full bar and catering available. Special guests: Malcolm Johnson – jockey who rode Kingston Town to win the Melbourne Cup. Russell ‘Brolga’ Leonard from Racing Retro and SKY Racing will be on course to meet the crowd and preview each race. • Stock Horse race curtain raiser. • Fillies, Mares, Men and Kids Fashions on the Field. • Live entertainment for the kids. AW1360808 Major sponsor Juanita Heparia, Joan William, Natalie Ellis, Jeffrey Wing and Ellen Gough (standing) with Cecilia Johns and Raelene Wing with the first Anzac Day Banner to remember the contribution of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders who fought in the wars. IN WHAT is believed to be a first in the history of the Northern Terri- tory, the Katherine Anzac Day march will showcase a banner for Aborigi- nal and Torres Strait Islanders who fought in the wars of the 20th century or who are currently serving their country. Ellen Gough, Chairperson for the Katherine Stolen Generation Aborig- inal Corporation said the Corporation had created the Anzac Banner for the annual march on April 25. “There has never been a banner in the Anzac March here in Katherine for Indigenous people who fought in the wars or for the serving members and their families,” Ms Gough said. “There were about 400 to 500 people of Aboriginal heritage who fought in the First World War, and in recognition of those who served our country at Gallipoli and in wars and conflicts throughout the century, we will be marching with the new banner,” she said. Ms Gough said throughout the wars Aboriginal people “never re- ceived recognition or the same enti- tlements”, which is why she is now rallying to give those who served their country- the unsung heroes - the recognition and support they deserve. Ms Gough said she would like to encourage descendants of those who fought for their country, to march be- hind the ‘Unsung Heroes’ banner this Anzac Day. The RSL has officially approved of the new Anzac Day banner.
