Image 1: Deloraine’s veterans and family representatives, were the pride of the parade.

Image 2: Following the service, the Deloraine Big Band leaves the Cenotaph. Photos by Darren Harris

Image 3: Deloraine Cenotaph, a few days after Anzac Day, still reminds passersby of the sacrifices made by Indigenous and other veterans during wartime. Photo supplied

Image 4: Deloraine Primary School students pause at the roundabout during the Anzac Day March watched by the Deloraine locals who crowded onto Emu Bay Road. Among the marchers were Indigenous veterans, representatives for the horses and dogs who served, Australian Air Force Cadets, Deloraine Fire Brigade, Deloraine High, Our Lady of Mercy and various local sporting and community groups.

Image 5: Deloraine RSL Sub Branch President and Parade Marshal Peter Ashton DCM opened the official ceremony at 11am, observed by Father Ben Brooks of the Catholic diocese and Greg Hall, Vietnam veteran and former Legislative Councillor. Other speakers included Hank Horton (Welcome to Country), Kevin Horton (Act of Commemoration) and Cllr Andrew Sherriff representing the municipality.