Lockington Consolidated School students carried the Australian, British, RSL and Lockington flags, leading the march on Anzac Day. Photos: Emily Donohoe.
Lockington and district community members came together for a march and service to commemorate Anzac Day on Friday, April 25.
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Beginning at 8.45am, returned servicemen and women, families of veterans and community representatives marched from the Lockington Lions Apex Park.
Among the marchers were returned servicemen and women and their families, proudly wearing their badges or those of their relatives.
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Emily Donohoe
Among the marchers were RSL members, students from Lockington Consolidated School and Lockington Pony Club members and their horses and ponies.
The procession ended at Lockington Community Centre, where a commemorative service was held.
Students from Lockington Consolidated School were among the marchers.
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Emily Donohoe
Aimee Rankin led the event as master of ceremonies, with contributions from community members young and old.
The Anzac Requiem was delivered by Moama Anglican Grammar primary school leader Rosie Grant, followed by an address and call to remembrance by Rochester RSL president Cameron Lovering.
Lockington Pony Club join the march on horseback.
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Emily Donohoe
Also presenting as guest speaker, Miss Rankin reflected on her relationship with and contributions of her grandfather, Vietnam veteran John Munro.
Mr Munro later delivered the poem Definition of an Anzac, and Miss Rankin In Flanders Fields.
The student flag bearers proceed into the Lockington Community Centre.
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Emily Donohoe
St James Community Church, Lockington Pastor Bill Cochrane led the hymn Abide With Me, also reciting a prayer and benediction later in the service.
Lockington Consolidated School captains Rubi Poynting, Hunter Sims and Indi Hann presented their thoughts about Anzac Day, encouraging future generations to continue to recognise the day.
Milla Dobson performs You Raise Me Up in sign language.
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Emily Donohoe
Fellow students, Milla Dobson, performed You Raise Me Up in sign language, while Ethan Read recited poem Sir.
Wreaths were laid by representatives from across the Lockington and surrounding communities, including Rochester RSL, the National Servicemen’s Association, Campaspe Shire Council, Lockington Fire Brigade, Lockington Consolidated School, Lockington Community Group, Lockington Living Heritage Group, Community Bank Lockington, Moama Anglican Grammar School, Lockington Community Action Group, Lockington District Business Centre and Lockington and District Bush Nursing Centre.
Rochester RSL vice-president John Roberts and president Cameron Lovering.
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Emily Donohoe
In keeping with tradition, the Last Post and Rouse were played, along with the Australian and New Zealand national anthems.
Attendees of all ages packed the centre for the occasion, with some heading to other local services, including in Rochester, following the service.
Crowds fill the Lockington Community Centre, lining the walls.
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Emily Donohoe
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