Marburg’s Anzac Day commemorations went off without a hitch. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Anysha Riggs led the Anzac Day march. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Lester Knopke sung I am Australian. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Minden State School captain Danielle Atwood read to the crowd. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
The service was inclusive with Haigslea’s school captains Sienna Joubert and Harper Crowden reading to the crowd. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
The New Zealand National Anthem was sung by Jo Baker. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Dennis Cannon read the poem Anzac on the Wall. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Councillor Jim Madden paid his respects to the Anzacs at the Marburg service. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Marburg’s Anzac Day service and march attracted hundreds of people, all made an effort to show their appreciation for the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
Haigslea State School students were a part of Marburg’s Anzac Day service. Photo: LYLE RADFORD
HUNDREDS of people attended Marburg’s Anzac Day service last week, as roads were closed off and veterans, emergency service groups, associations and schools took part in a traditional march through the township.
It started at 7.30am led by March Marshal Henry Collins, a retired army sergeant.
Organising the day starts months prior for Wendye Gratton.
Wendye may have organised many Anzac Day commemorations, but each year brings something special.
“We had three schools marching, students came from Marsden State School, Haigslea State School and Minden State School,” she said.
“We always give the kids something to say so they feel a part of it all.”
The service began with the song I am Australian (Anzac version) sung by Lester Knopke.
The MC was Cr Jim Madden and the Australian and New Zealand anthems were sung.
“The song 'I was only 19' was sung by Brett Hann with backing music playing off a CD, which made it sound so much more real,” she said.
“Another thing people love is our Anzac biscuits, we have hundreds of those out.
“Local people bring [biscuits] to add to what we put out because we need so many.
“It is a really nice community morning and once it’s over, the horses are brought in and a display of light horse gear set up.”
