WWII gun restored just in time for Anzac Day

Doyalson/Wyee RSL Sub-Branch has had a 1942 25-pounder gun restored just in time for Anzac Day.

The gun was obtained by the sub-branch in 1975 during an Army disposal.

President Bob Dokter said its restoration was a project club members had long wanted to see completed.

This year Scott Wasley approached FITT Resources to see if they could assist in restoring the gun to its former state.

FITT Resources arranged with McPhan Cranes and Transport for the gun to be moved to its factory in Wyong where the restoration commenced.

On Wednesday, April 9, the gun was transported back to the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub-Branch.

Dokter said if not for the free of charge services provided by both companies, the restoration would not have been able to be completed in such a timely manner.

The sub-branch will hold its Anzac dawn service at 5.30am, attended by Federal Member for Shortland Pat Conroy, State Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley and Central Coast Deputy Mayor Doug Eaton.

At 8.30am the main service, including a march by the veterans and local schools, will start with veterans and schools to form up in Wentworth Ave, Doyalson, at 8am.