General News
10 November, 2024
Minutes of reflection: Anniversary of Armistice
SILENCE will fall on Loddon communities at 11am on Monday during Remembrance Day commemorations. The November 11 services will mark the anniversary of the Armistice in World War One In Pyramid Hill, portraits of 17 men with a connection to the town...
SILENCE will fall on Loddon communities at 11am on Monday during Remembrance Day commemorations.
The November 11 services will mark the anniversary of the Armistice in World War One
In Pyramid Hill, portraits of 17 men with a connection to the town who were in the famous Rats of Tobruk in World War 2 will be unveiled at the former RSL hall.
The portraits have been donated by the Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Australia Association.
Ron Peacock will be guest speaker at the service starting at 10.45am
At Molga, a service will be held at the local memorial organised by the local Landcare group.
President Bill Boyd said: “We will pay respect to these brave men who have fought for our peace.”
Commemorations are also planned for Inglewood, Bridgewater and Wedderburn. In Boort, the service ar the RSL memorial will start at 10.30am.
RSL sub-branch president Paul Haw said: “It is important for us to celebrate and mark Remembrance Day ... it is all about memory. Remembrance Day is a day to honour and remember their lives and their sacrifices”.