Portland's Wolgan Street will once again be lined as locals and visitors alike gather to celebrate Anzac Day and remember those who have sacrificed so much for their families, friends and country. The Dawn Service at the cenotaph in front of the RSL club will followed by a free breakfast for everyone supplied by the Portland RSL club including sausages, bacon and egg rolls, and plenty of tea and coffee. "It's a big breakfast and everyone is invited," said Portland RSL President Denis Kelly.
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After the breakfast, the 11.00am service and march will be held and is not just for service-people but for the whole community including school children and other groups. Relatives and children will laying the wreathes and crosses bearing the names of those who have fallen. "The names on the crosses is a project started by the late Ron Bidwell," said Mr Kelly. "He was the main driving force behind the idea and we have decided to continue what we think is a fantastic idea".
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Back at the Portland RSL Club, two-up will kick off at 3.00pm for those who like their odds and a bit of fun, and will continue until late. "Two-up always keeps the crowd entertained,' My Kelly said."We don't have any live music because the noise is so loud from the two up, the crowd wouldn't get too hear much anyway". There will be plenty of food to keep to crowd happy throughout the day including a light lunch provided by the RSL with help from the CWA and other community groups.
