Anzac Day service held - large crowd pays respects

RESIDENTS across the region stood shoulder to shoulder in commemoration of the soldiers who have served, fought and died in defence of the nation at Anzac Day ceremonies.

By Support Team

We will remember them: A large crowd gathered in Cobden on Monday for the annual Anzac Day service.

RESIDENTS across the region stood shoulder to shoulder in commemoration of the soldiers who have served, fought and died in defence of the nation at Anzac Day ceremonies.

In Cobden, veterans, school students, young families and town leaders were among those to pay their respects at the 1st Cobden Scouts organised event.

Anzac Day co-ordinator John Wason estimated between 300-400 people gathered for the service.

“It was really good,” he said.

“Everything went well."

“The cubs and scouts that had roles to play all did a good job."

“Everyone seemed to appreciate the service and the morning tea afterwards.”

Representatives from the town’s clubs and organisations, veterans, school representatives and district residents laid wreaths on the war memorial.

Mr Wason asked community groups who would like to lay a wreath at next year’s service to contact him on 0434 387 093.

Port Campbell residents attended a dawn service, with numbers of community members paying their respects strong.

The Simpson community held a ceremony at Jaycee Park on Tuesday, which drew attendance from the wider community, including the Simpson Primary School.

Lest we forget.