MOVING: Royal Australian Navy Chief Petty Officer Colin Frampton was guest speaker at Stawell's Anzac Day service and also laid a wreath. Picture: MARCUS MARROW
STAWELL RSL president Geoff Reading said crowds at this year’s Anzac Day services rivalled those seen at last year’s centenary commemorations.
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“It was an unreal crowd. I’d say the dawn service was comparable to last year,” he said.
“And the weather was just magic.”
Mr Reading said the address by guest speaker Chief Petty Officer Colin Frampton from the Royal Australian Navy had been well received.
“His address on the peace keeping operations in East Timor was really interesting,” he said.
Mr Reading said a highlight of the services was the large number of young people in attendance.
“It really makes you feel good to know the kids want to be involved,” he said.
