2/3 AHS Centaur Association

National Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance


On the 2nd March 2010 a National Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance was held at St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane, attended by over 900 people.

The service commemorated the finding of the 2/3 AHS Centaur and remembered the lost, the survivors and the families and friends affected by the tragedy. This page brings together a collection of news items and speeches made of the service. If you have any photos of the day please email them to us. If you would like to add a comment about the finding or the service please go to the Reflections page.
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The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia and
The Honouorable Anna Bligh, MP, Premier of Queensland pay
their respects after laying wreaths in memory of those who lost
their lives at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance.
© Commonwealth of Australia 2010

National Service Booklet
To download a copy of the official service booklet, click on 'National Service Booklet' below.

National Service Booklet


The Prime Minister's Speech
Click the link below to read the speech delivered by the Prime Minister, the Hon. Kevin Rudd, PM

Prime Minister's Speech


The Queensland Premier's Speech
Click the link below to read the speech delivered by the Anna Bligh MP, Premier of Queensland

Queensland Premier's Speech


Newspaper and Websites
Below are links to a number of newspapers and other news services that reported on the service.

Prime Minister’s Media Release

http://www.pm.gov.au/node/6528


ABC News

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/02/2834178.htm


Courier Mail

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26797699-3102,00.html


Sydney Morning Herald

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/service-to-honour-centaur-fallen-20100301-pcxw.html

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/hundreds-gather-to-remember-centaur-20100302-pdt9.html


Other Outlets

http://www.australia.to/2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1313:national-memorial-service-held-for-ahs-centaur&catid=101:australian-news&Itemid=158


http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/articles/article-display/national-memorial-service-held-for-ahs-centaur,16438


http://www.mygc.com.au/article/news/local-newsroom/26451-rudd-and-bligh-honour-centaur-victims.php

Department of Defence Coverage

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