Community members gathered at Queen Elizabeth Park's war memorial on Monday, November 11 to mark the 101st remembrance day.
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A welcoming prayer by Reverend Matt Trounce opened the ceremony followed by a reminisce of how much has changed by Lithgow RSL sub-branch's John Williams.
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Schools students from La Salle Academy, Lithgow High School, St Patrick's and Lithgow Public laid wreaths to pay their respects, followed by the Last Post, one minute of silence and the Australian national anthem.
Remembrance Day, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marks the signing of the armistice in 1918 that brought an end to fighting on the Western Front.
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Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
