New route for ANZAC Day march

COMMEMORATING OUR ANZACS… Shepparton RSL president, Bob Wilkie is encouraging locals to be aware of changes to this year’s ANZAC Day services. Photo: David Lee.
COMMEMORATING OUR ANZACS… Shepparton RSL president, Bob Wilkie is encouraging locals to be aware of changes to this year’s ANZAC Day services. Photo: David Lee.
COMMEMORATING OUR ANZACS… Shepparton RSL president, Bob Wilkie is encouraging locals to be aware of changes to this year’s ANZAC Day services. Photo: David Lee.
COMMEMORATING OUR ANZACS… Shepparton RSL president, Bob Wilkie is encouraging locals to be aware of changes to this year’s ANZAC Day services. Photo: David Lee.

THIS year there are a couple of changes to make note of for the RSL’s ANZAC Day service. There will be a new route for the 11am commemorative march and the community is being invited back to the RSL following the service for a special breakfast for the first time ever.

Whilst traditionally the march has headed down Wyndham Street, this year it will run straight down Welsford Street from the RSL to Memorial Park.

Shepparton RSL president, Bob Wilkie said, “After discussions with Victoria Police and Greater Shepparton City Council we agreed for safety reasons to have the march go down Welsford Street. The Dawn Service march will still leave from the Victoria Hotel on Fryers Street and head to Memorial Park as normal.

“We are also inviting the public to come back to the RSL following the service for breakfast, which they can enjoy for just a gold coin donation, with the money going to the ANZAC Appeal. There will be egg and bacon rolls aplenty, complimentary tea, coffee and juice stations plus Leanne from Coffee Mobile is setting up her van. All her takings from the breakfast will be donated to the ANZAC Appeal.

“We would not be able to stage this breakfast without the help of Fairleys SUPA IGA and Baker’s Delight for supplying the food and the Lions Club of Shepparton and Shepparton South Rotary Club who are helping with the cooking.

“Although seating will be provided for Veterans, we ask you to please bring your own chairs if you would like to be seated throughout either service.

“A light lunch will also be available in the Lone Pine Function Room at a cost of $5 per person. All proceeds go to support Goulburn Valley Veteran Services.

The Digger’s Bistro will be open for lunch and dinner and Two Up has been organised from 1pm at the rear of the RSL.

“There is also still time to buy your appeal pins, pens and keyrings so if you see our volunteers out and about we encourage you to pick up one of this year’s items in support of the appeal.”

 

DAWN SERVICE – SHEPPARTON

5:45am Assemble at the Victoria Hotel, corner of Wyndham and Fryers Streets

5:50am Form up and march departs

6am Dawn Service begins at Memorial Park

6:30am Conclusion of service

 

ANZAC DAY SERVICE – MOOROOPNA

8:30am Congregate in front of the water tower

8:45am March to Memorial Park
9am Service commences
9:30am Conclusion of service

 

COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE – SHEPPARTON

10:20am Congregate in the car park at the Shepparton RSL

10:20am Coach for those unable to march departs RSL

10:40am Parade departs RSL for Memorial Park (assemble at Wyndham Street entrance) travelling directly along the new route along Welsford Street

11am Service commences

11:45am Conclusion of service