Hundreds of people gathered across Corowa, Rutherglen, Wahgunyah and Howlong to commemorate Anzac Day 2022 and honour those who fought and died for their country.
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After two years of COVID-19 disruptions, organisers were pleased with the strong attendance across the region, particularly with younger people and school children helping keep the Anzac spirit alive.
See more pictures from Corowa, Wahgunyah, Rutherglen and Howlong below.
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Nancy and Leonara Naughtin place a wreath on the Corowa Monument on behalf of the Pony Club.Image 2 of 40
Goodstart Early Learning Corowa.Image 3 of 40
The catafalque party pictured after the commemoration service.Image 4 of 40
Fr John McGrath delivering the Benediction.Image 5 of 40
The first Anzac Day march in Wahgunyah since 2019, lead my Corowa RSL. Sub-branch president Martin Magill. Photo by Simon Ginns.Image 6 of 40
Almost 200 Wahgunyah residents joined the parade including veterans, past and present ADF members, family descendants and students. Photo by Simon Ginns.Image 7 of 40
Wahgunyah School Captains Jayden French and Stevie Kirk delivering the Anzac Day Prologue with Wahgunyah Progress Association’s Alan Pleitner proudly watching on. Photo by Simon Ginns.Image 8 of 40
A great turnout for the Wahgunyah Anzac Day commemoration. Photo By Simon Ginns.Image 9 of 40
Daniel Webb lays a wreath on behalf of the Corowa Cougars.Image 10 of 40
Bugler Joanne How.Image 11 of 40
Corowa Girl Guides pay their respects.Image 12 of 40
Members of the NSW Police force and NSW Ambulance place a wreath on the Monument.Image 13 of 40
Captain Katrina Ruan, Royal Australian Navy delivers the Anzac Day Address.Image 14 of 40
Lowesdale.Image 15 of 40
Sing Australia choir.Image 16 of 40
Great crowds in Corowa.Image 17 of 40
Corowa High School’s Rebecca Carroll delivers the Prologue.Image 18 of 40
Corowa South Public School.Image 19 of 40
Enjoying the parade.Image 20 of 40
Corowa Public School.Image 21 of 40
St Mary’s Primary School.Image 22 of 40
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Federation Support NSW RFS Brigade.Image 24 of 40
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Sanger Street Parade.Image 26 of 40
Sanger Street Parade.Image 27 of 40
Corowa Pony Club members representing the Australian Light Horse.Image 28 of 40
A great turnout in Howlong.Image 29 of 40
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch President Craig Williams delivering his address.Image 30 of 40
Coming into service in 2020, this Hawkeye from Bandiana had heads turning. Pictured in front of the armoured vehicle were David Martin OAM, Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch President Craig Williams and Warrant Officer Class 2 Cheyne Truelove from ASEME Bandiana.Image 31 of 40
Guest speaker Cyril (Coxy) Cox delivering his interesting and thought-provoking address.Image 32 of 40
The start of Anzac Day Rutherglen’s big march, led by Major Stewart Dawes, in Main Street which moved up High Street and into the Rutherglen Memorial Gardens. The Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) from Bandiana was a wonderful, number-boosting addition.Image 33 of 40
The three clergy who officiated, from left, Rev. Graeme Wells (St Andrew’s Uniting Church), Fr. Brian Carey (St Mary’s Catholic Church) and Rev. Cannon Scott Jessup (St Stephens Anglican Church) singing Abide By Me.Image 34 of 40
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The Apex Club of Corowa.Image 38 of 40
St Mary’s Primary SchoolImage 39 of 40
Sam King and Lesley Rhinehart-MuirImage 40 of 40
Daryl Martin.Rutherglen
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