The Burdekin community united on Friday, April 25, gathering in droves to honour Australia’s past and present Service People, with Dawn Services, marches, and commemorative ceremonies held across the region.
From the first light of dawn, residents gathered at local memorials to reflect on the sacrifices of the ANZACs. Services were held in Home Hill, Ayr, Giru, and Brandon, each marked by the laying of wreaths, the sounding of the Last Post, and a minute’s silence.
This included an intimate ceremony at Ayr Cemetery, where Flight Lieutenant B.B. Newman, Pilot Officers K.M. MacDonald and J.R. Newman, Flying Officer T.E. Jones, and Sergeant F.G. Bower were specifically honoured for their service.
Large crowds turned out across the Burdekin, lining streets and gathering in parks to pay their respects. The spirit of ANZAC was felt strongly, as generations young and old came together in remembrance.
School students, RSL members, Cadets, and community groups played a proud role in the day’s events, joining marches through town centres and participating in ceremonies that honoured tradition and remembered those who served.
Schools such as Burdekin Catholic, Ayr State Primary and Secondary, Burdekin Christian, and many others laid wreaths at services across the region.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort attended most ceremonies, laying wreaths and addressing the crowds, while Member for Burdekin Dale Last spoke at the Home Hill service that closed the day.
The ceremonies reflected the community’s ongoing recognition of the contributions and sacrifices made by Australia’s service men and women, highlighting the significance of ANZAC Day in the Burdekin region.
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