The march will start at about 9.45am from the south end of the memorial walk and proceed to the Memorial Gardens where the ceremony will start at 10am.
Drinks and food will be available with thanks to Kyabram Lions Rotary.
Members of the public and community groups are invited to place a wreath at this year’s Anzac Day ceremony, please message or get in touch with our Secretary Robert (Bob) Stone on 0411 037 428, so we have an idea on numbers.
This year is the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, marking the end of hostilities in the Korean War, 1950-1953.
Australian forces joined those of 21 other countries in a United Nations defence of South Korea from the invasion by the North.
Some 17,000 Australians served in Koreo, of which 340 paid the supreme sacrifice, more than 1200 were wounded and 29 had become prisoners-of-war.
Commemorative badges are available to purchase at select retailers around town or keep an eye out for our badge sellers at Woolworths, IGA or Collies Pharmacy.
Also amomg the new badges is one featuring Nurse Bullwinkel, dedicated to the selfless service of nurses. Sister Vivian Bullwinkel (pictured), a great Australian, was the sole survivor of the infamous Banka Island massacre in 1942.
Tongala
Tongala RSL Sub Branch will be holding its Anzac Day ceremonies on Tuesday, April 25.
The Dawn Service will be at 6.30am at the RSL Hall, Mangan St Tongala. A light breakfast will be available after the ceremony.
Muster is 9.30am at the RSL Hall. The March to the Shire Hall will start at 9.45am.
Commemorative Service will start at 10am at the Shire Hall, Mangan St Tongala. Refreshments will be available in the RSL Hall following the service. A gold coin donation would be appreciated.
Stanhope
This year’s Anzac Day march and service will be held on Sunday, April 23 at 2pm, with guest speaker being Clive Toms.
More information about the event is available from George Gemmill on 5857 2352.
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