A NATIONAL day of remembrance, Anzac Day falls on April 25th every year and marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
Commemorative services are held across the nation at dawn, recognising the time of the original landing at Gallipoli. Later in the day, former servicemen and servicewomen participate in marches. These important ceremonies are times where Australians can reflect on the many different meanings of war and the sacrifice those who have served have made.
This Anzac Day, the Shepparton RSL club will be open from 6am, with the Digger’s Bistro open for lunch and dinner. Two-up will be played is the RSL carpark from 1pm.
Following the dawn service in Shepparton, there will be a special Gunfire Breakfast with $2 bacon and egg rolls and complimentary tea, coffee and juice. All proceeds go to the 2023 Anzac Appeal.
“The Gunfire Breakfast is going to be a fantastic event and a great opportunity for the local community to come together after the dawn service rather than everyone going their separate ways,” an RSL spokesperson said.
If you plan to attend a dawn or commemorative service, please be aware that seating will be provided for veterans and anyone else that would like to be seated through any service should bring their own chairs.
Shepparton dawn service
5.45am Assemble at the Victoria Hotel, cnr Wyndham and Fryers Streets.
5.50am Form up and march departs.
6.00am Dawn service at Memorial Park.
6.30am Conclusion of service.
Mooroopna Anzac Day service
8.30am Congragate in front of water tower
8.45am March to Memorial Park.
9.00am Service commences
9.30am Conclusion of service.
Shepparton commemorative service
10.20am Congragate in carpark at Shepparton RSL. Bus for those unable to march departs RSL.
10.40am Parade departs RSL for Memorial Park directly along Welsford Street.
11.00am Service commences
11.45am Conclusion of service.
A light lunch will be available in the Lone Pine Function Room at a cost of $5 per person. All proceeds to support Goulburn Valley Veterans Services.
For those unable to attend services in Shepparton and Mooroopna, there are commemorative services happening across the district. Check with your local RSL branch or community house for more information and additional events. Donations to support veterans and their families through the Anzac Appeal are welcome at anzacappeal.com.au
Merrigum – 10.30am at Merrigum Hall (98 Morrissey Street, Merrigum). Seating available. BYO wreath.
Tallygaroopna – Wreath laying ceremony at the Tallygaroopna Soldiers Memorial Hall at 11.30am. Followed by BBQ lunch provided by the Lions Club. Donations are welcome to cover costs. There will also be a historical display and people are welcome to bring any items or photos relating to the Hall to display. The Hall Committee is looking for information for a history book for the Hall’s Centenary in 2024.
