A crowd of almost 1000 people watched on as a large group of veterans and their families marched down Welsford St on their way to the Shepparton Cenotaph on Anzac Day morning.
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The crowd lined the streets as the veterans passed by in a parade, led by GV Pipes and Drums.
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Amber Jones, 5, dropping a poppy into the shell casing. Photo by Megan FisherImage 2 of 38
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. Photo by Megan FisherImage 3 of 38
Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph in Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 4 of 38
Notre Dame students Emma Pummaroy and Klara Fennell singing Abide With Me. Photo by Megan FisherImage 5 of 38
Shepparton RSL president Bob Wilkie. Photo by Megan FisherImage 6 of 38
Dean Johnson, Leigh Johnson and Joanna Muli perform the New Zealand natonal anthem. Photo by Megan FisherImage 7 of 38
Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph in Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 8 of 38
Shepparton Anzac Day 2023. Photo by Megan FisherImage 9 of 38
Shepparton Brass and Wind at the front of the march. Photo by Megan FisherImage 10 of 38
Dean Johnson, Leigh Johnson and Joanna Muli perform the New Zealand national anthem. Photo by Megan FisherImage 11 of 38
Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph in Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 12 of 38
The Cenotaph at Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 13 of 38
Hundred march in Shepparton to remember the fallen. Photo by Megan FisherImage 14 of 38
Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph in Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 15 of 38
Juliana de Quilettes performing at the morning service. Photo by Megan FisherImage 16 of 38
Shepparton Anzac Day 2023. Photo by Megan FisherImage 17 of 38
Amber Jones, 5, preparing to lay a poppy. Photo by Megan FisherImage 18 of 38
The crowd after the Anzac Day march in Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 19 of 38
Shepparton Brass and Wind at the front of the march. Photo by Megan FisherImage 20 of 38
Cadets standing during the Last Post. Photo by Megan FisherImage 21 of 38
The basket of poppies to be handed out following the service. Photo by Megan FisherImage 22 of 38
Alysha Toohill, sabre in hand, during the ceremony. Photo by Megan FisherImage 23 of 38
Shepparton RSL president Bob Wilkie sitting during the presentation. Photo by Megan FisherImage 24 of 38
Members of the crowd following the Anzac Day march in Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 25 of 38
Flowers left in memory of those who have served during war. Photo by Megan FisherImage 26 of 38
Brian McInneny speaking at the podium after the Shepparton march. Photo by Megan FisherImage 27 of 38
Flowers and wreaths left in memory of those who have served during war. Photo by Megan FisherImage 28 of 38
The crowd after the march at the Shepparton Cenotaph. Photo by Megan FisherImage 29 of 38
Juliana de Quilettes performing at the service at Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 30 of 38
The Shepparton march. Photo by Megan FisherImage 31 of 38
The crowd on Welsford St waiting for the marching band. Photo by Megan FisherImage 32 of 38
Special guests at the Anzac Day ceremony sitting alongside the Cenotaph. Photo by Megan FisherImage 33 of 38
Orrvale Primary School student Dionis Mano laid a wreath at the commemorative service. Photo by Megan FisherImage 34 of 38
Guarding: Australian Air Force cadets’ catafalque party. Photo by Megan FisherImage 35 of 38
Crowd: Some of those at the Anzac Day commemorative service at Shepparton. Photo by Megan FisherImage 36 of 38
Commemoration: Three veterans at Shepparton’s Anzac Day service. Photo by Megan FisherImage 37 of 38
Thank you: Veterans march to the Shepparton Anzac Day commemorative service. Photo by Megan FisherImage 38 of 38
Salute: Lieutenant Commander Dianna Best from the Royal Australian Navy was guest speaker at the Shepparton Anzac Day commemorative service. Photo by Megan FisherThe final destination — the Anzac Day commemorative service.
While the crowd was smaller than the one that had gathered in the same spot for the dawn service about five hours earlier, it was no less appreciative.
Wreaths were laid by many groups, from the RSL and local politicians to schools and multicultural groups.
Guest speaker Lieutenant Commander Dianna Best from the Royal Australian Navy spoke of the importance of the Navy during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I.
As well as offering protection from the sea, Lieutenant Commander Best said control of the sea also offered the Allies the option of evacuation.
She acknowledged all of those who had sacrificed for Australia during all wars.
“Today we do not glorify war, we hope for peace,” she said.
“Today we honour the 102,866 who have lost their lives in the service of our country.”
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