Remembrance Day service will be held as usual

Regarding front page articles in edition 351 (August 13) and 450 (July 30) of Peninsula News, I would appreciate you including the following item in your next available edition.

Most local people will be aware that the Woy Woy memorial park was established in the mid-1920s and since that time Anzac dawn and morning, and Remembrance Day services have been held annually.

Dr Karsai indicated in edition 351 that this year's Remembrance Day service would only be held at Ettalong.

This is incorrect, the service will be conducted as usual at 11am on November 11 at the Woy Woy Memorial Park.

Over recent years, there have been a number of maintenance issues affecting the park.

Firstly roots from the pine trees both raised and distorted the brick and steel fence resulting in it being removed and replaced with wooden bollards.

Locals will also be aware of the constant movement of boats past the north wall that resulted in the foundations of that wall being weakened.

The council has replaced and underpinned the wall.

Unfortunately, salt water has penetrated the park, killing any flowers planted very quickly. Additional improvements will include the Victoria Cross and the replacement of the stones surrounding the stars within the flag.

In my 44 years living in Umina, I haven't encountered any graffiti within this area.

If this happens, it will be removed and a protective coating will be applied.

Anyone seeking further explanation can contact us on 4341 2594.

Email, Aug 22

Ian Corbett, Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy's Bay RSL Branch