General News
4 May, 2024
Young and old honour those who sacrificed
On a foggy, cold morning, Dimboola showed up in numbers for the community's Anzac Day service as those who served in wartime - and those who made the ultimate sacrifice - were remembered.
Dimboola Memorial Secondary College (DMSC) hosted this year's event alongside the Dimboola RSL sub-branch.
The march from the school's front gates began at 8.30am with RSL members, family and friends, the Dimboola CFA, school students and captains and others participating.
Large, symbolic poppies lined the lawn in front of the memorial hall where the wreath-laying ceremony took place, and a cross memorial was displayed opposite the building.
Dimboola RSL sub-branch president Charles Rees welcomed everyone before the ceremony started.
Mr Rees and Wayne Myers placed a wreath on the memorial on behalf of the RSL, followed by another from secondary college school captains Will Thomson and Katie Griffiths.
School captains from St Peter's Lutheran School and Dimboola Primary School also took part in the ceremony, as well as Dimboola Girl Guides, Dimboola CWA, Dimboola fire department and Hindmarsh Shire Council representatives.
After the ceremony, the formal Anzac Day service moved to the DMSC auditorium.
As audience members settled in, the Nhill Dimboola Band played.
Pastor Susan Hobbs hosted the service, leading a series of hymns and prayers.
Mr Myers delivered the Anzac requiem and Mr Rees presented an Anzac address.
Mr Rees spoke about the history and meaning of Anzac Day and its importance.
"I consider myself very fortunate to live in this country," Mr Rees said in his speech.
DMSC school captains Will Thomson and Katie Griffiths also spoke during the service.
The Last Post and Rouse were played by Barry Whitehead, followed by the Royal anthem and the Australian national anthem.
Pastor Hobbs led a blessing and Mr Rees delivered closing remarks.
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