Anzac Day marching into Moama

After the breakfast, veterans, active service people and their families are invited to join in the march.

The Moama RSL Sub-Branch, including president Ken Jones and Leigh Bennett, have been working hard to plan the inaugural event.

“Our members requested that we do a march this year,” Mr Jones said.

“It helps that we’ve had a bit of population growth (in Moama) over the last 10 years.”

“It’s history-breaking ... we’ve never done it before,” Mr Bennett said.

Muster is at 8.30am from behind Moama Post Office at the Echuca St car park for a 8.40am start.

The march will finish at the Moama Cenotaph, where there will be a Commemorative Service from 9am.

Later in the day, Moama RSL will host two-up from 1pm.

The highly successful Moama Anglican Grammar drumline will be involved in the march.

“We want everybody to come,” Mr Bennett said.

“We want the community ... we don’t care whether there’s 10 of them on the side of the road giving us a little bit of a clap.

“This is our time to shine and to stick out our chests.”

Civilians looking to march must wear their relatives’ medals.

Decorations are to be worn on the left side chest by veterans and serving personnel, and on the right side by relatives.

These are legal guidelines and are protected by The Defence Act 1903.

Moama RSL Sub-Branch is hoping for a big turnout at the event, similar to dawn services of previous years.

“Come and show your respect for all the people that have given their lives for our country,” Mr Jones said.

“We’re lucky we’re still here, but we’ve got to remember those who are not here.”

“Please come along and support your community.”

The community is asked to be on either side of Meninya St to watch.

For a complete list of events in the Echuca-Moama region, check our ANZAC Day 2024 guide.

Moama Cenotaph, Kerrabee Soundshell, 4 Blair St, Moama, NSW.

Moama RSL, 56 Merool Rd, Moama.