The Anzac March will begin at 9.50am across from the hospital on Fenaughty St, and the service will begin at 10am at the Memorial Gardens.
Kyabram RSL sub-branch vice-president Graeme James said this day holds a special meaning for everyone in Australia.
“It’s a time we are able to reflect on what these soldiers sacrificed for us,” he said.
“A time we like to remember and deeply think of them and how lucky we are that because of what they gave up we are able to live in peace and democracy in Australia.’’
Free tea, coffee and a barbecue will be supplied in the memorial gardens thanks to the Lions Club after the Service. There will also be an opportunity to get competitive over a traditional game of two-up in the Kyabram Club Courtyard after the barbecue.
Stanhope and Girgarre
This year the Stanhope RSL sub-branch will hold its Anzac Day Service on Sunday, April 28 at the Cenotaph in McEwen Reserve. The parade will assemble at 1.45pm, and march at 2pm. The sub-branch is encouraging anyone who would like to lay a wreath to attend this part of the service. The wearing of relatives’ medals and awards is encouraged during the march.
A second short service will take place at the Community Hall at 2.15pm, which includes a guest speaker and afternoon tea.
Stanhope RSL will host Girgarre RSL members on the day.
Stanhope RSL president Phil Chapman said Anzac Day provided the opportunity to thank those who put themselves in harm’s way so we could enjoy our freedom.
‘‘It is our responsibility to see their service and sacrifice is not forgotten, so we say ‘Lest We Forget’,’’ he said.
‘‘It is also important we do not belittle or dismiss that sacrifice. If we do, we belittle ourselves and become unworthy of their selfless gift.’’
Tongala
For the early risers in Tongala the Dawn Service will be held at 6.30am at the RSL Hall.
It will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast for all in attendance.
At 9.30am the muster for the march will begin and it will be followed by the annual Commemorative Service from 10am at the public hall.
Rushworth
There will be a fly past over Rushworth on Anzac Day at 9am, running south to north along High Street.
Those looking to pay their respects in Rushworth can head to the 6am Dawn Service at the Cenotaph.
The Anzac Day March will step off at 10am, starting from the front of the post office and heading to the Cenotaph.
The Anzac Day Service will follow the march at approximately 10.30am.
Colbinabbin
There will be a Commemorative Service at 9am at the war memorial outside the town hall.
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