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Premium Content As dawn broke, burning away the cold mist, veterans gathered in the Hervey Bay RSL. Here, they chatted with old mates and remembered those who didnât make it through to this or any other Anzac Day. It came after the march from the Hervey Bay RSL to Freedom Park where hundreds gathered for the dawn service on Sunday. Vietnam Veteran and Point Vernon resident Larry Smith told the Chronicles he was âsurprised how many people turned up.â âNot just (veterans) but kids and families,â he said âThere was this one young family with two kids, the parents were both wearing medals so thatâs a good sign the tradition is going to keep (running),â Mr Smith said. ....
The Anzac Day mid-morning service at Maryborough. Stuart Fast 8am - Howard The main street of Howard was closed off as the Anzac Day march made its way to the city s cenotaph. The Anzac Day parade at Howard. Carlie Walker The march was accompanied by the sound of the bagpipes and ex servicemen and women along with dozens of school children took part in the March. Fraser Coast mayor George Seymour and Cr James Hansen with members of the Craignish Scouts. Carlie Walker A solemn moment of silence was then held at the cenotaph. The march followed the dawn parade, held at 4.20am, which was followed by Howard s dawn service at 5am. ....