Treasure hunt to honour fallen
AFTER almost a century, the Armistice Centenary Family Weekend is nearly here – a free community event that the whole family can take part in.
On Saturday and Sunday, November 3-4, Cairns children and their families will be given the opportunity to have fun while actively learning about the service and sacrifice many Australians gave in bringing to an end the Great War of 1914-1918.
The First World War Treasure Hunt offers children of all ages the opportunity to receive valuable limited-edition collector items, commemorating the signing of the Armistice which ended the First World War.
They will receive a mission passport which contains clues they must follow as they make their way along the Esplanade, getting their passport stamped at each site as they make their way to the Cenotaph.
At each stop along the way children with a passport will receive a full size colour WW1 recruitment poster. There are eight commemorative posters to and maintain the integrity of the First World War through the distribution of these packs.
“The children who receive a pack will become the guardian of the soldier identified in each pack.”
Mr Todd said each pack contained a wooden memorial cross for children to decorate and respectfully place on the Esplanade in memory of the 1272 men and women who fought for our country and way of life.
This is the second year the RSL has hosted a war treasure hunt, with the aim of educating children about the impact of war on Far North Queensland in a fun format. This year, the action happens in one weekend and is all contained on the Esplanade, where there will be loads of fun with the free jumping castle and face painting. The First World War Treasure Hunt is on Saturday and Sunday, November 3-4, from 9am-1pm. For more information, visit: crslsb.org.au or check out the RSL Facebook events page.