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Gallery | Anzac Day in Cobram and across the region

By Gabriel Garcia

Apr 25, 2023

Lest we forget: Cobram marked Anzac Day 2023 on Tuesday. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Cobram and the region commemorated Anzac Day with ceremonies and events on Tuesday.

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Commemorations started on Monday, April 24 with Katamatite Primary School holding a small event at the Katamatite and District War Memorial.

In Tocumwal the Tocumwal War Memorial Hall opened its doors to preview its new permanent photographic canvas installation.

The biggest ceremonies were hosted in Cobram at the Cobram and District War Memorial on Tuesday, including the dawn service, the traditional Anzac Day march and a 10am service.

Other ceremonies were held in Nurmurkah, Nathalia, Strathmerton and Barooga.

Here’s some photos from the events.

Marching to remember: Katamatite Primary School students and staff, along with the local CFA and police units, marched to the local war memorial led by members of the the Cobram and District Pipe Band. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Remembering: Katamatite Primary School captains Hedi Fitzgerald and Amira Marks lead the community in a small ceremony on Monday, April 24. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Newly established: The Tocumwal War Memorial Hall opened its permanent photo display on Monday, April 24. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Dawn service: Cobram’s dawn service saw hundreds of locals attend. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Marching tall: Personnel from the Army School of Health march in Cobram. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Proudly served: Vietnam veteran Greg Monk with his wife. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

School participation: Many school students participated in the march from Federation Park. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Special guest: The special guest speaker was Commodore Ashley Papp CSC RAN from the Royal Australian Navy, a Cobram local who went on to command ships and onshore naval facilities throughout decades of service. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

ANZAC spirit: (L-R) Army soldier Mitchell Hawke, Cobram Secondary College captains Caitlyn Knight and Daniel Campbell and Commodore Ashley Papp CSC RAN. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Reflecting: The dawn service in Numurkah. Photo by Taylah Baker

By Gabriel Garcia

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