... And in the morning we will remember them
The Dawn Service observed on Anzac Day has its origins in a military routine which is still followed by the Australian
Army today. During battle, the half-light of dawn was one of the most favoured times for an attack. Soldiers in defensive
positions were woken in the dark before dawn, so by the time first light crept across the battlefield they were awake,
alert, and manning their weapons; this is still known as the “stand-to”.
As our ANZAC’s numbers dwindle (due to age and ill health) the crowd
attending Dawn Service increases. This year marks ninety nine years since
our involvement in ‘The Great War’, World War 1.
Breen Schiller, Collin Ashcroft, Rex Thomas, Greg Honan (HWMHS
Teacher), Mick Beckwith, Leon Knight, Capt Neville Teague, and Melanie
Little at the Cenotaph in Lachlan St - 6am Anzac Day
Hay War Memorial High School
Captains, Ruby Barnes and Hanna
Slattery and Vice Captain Aaron
McDougal ready to place a wreath at
the Lachlan Street Cenotaph.
Wreaths were also placed by council
representatives, schools and
community members in remembrance
of those who fought, and are still
fighting for freedom and peace
throughout the world.
Marching down the pine alley at the cemetery to lay a
wreath at the War Cemetery Cenotaph. Rex Thomas,
Captain Neville Teague (Navy Fle