Yarrawonga Mulwala RSL Sub-Branch leaders are expecting the legacy left by those who fought and supported our troops to be duly recognized by locals and visitors this Anzac Day with annual commemorations to be held.
The well attended Dawn Service will be back again from 6am at the Memorial Wall at ClubMulwala, with assembly at 5.45am.
The Mulwala ceremony will be held a little later on with assembly at Mulwala Bakery at 9am for a 9.15am march to the service area of the memorial at Old Mill Road with the service at 9.30am.
Assembly for the Yarrawonga ceremony will be outside the old fire station in Piper Street at 10.45am for march off for the 11am service at the War Memorial at the corner of Belmore and Piper Streets’ roundabout.
In Tungamah the service will begin at 11am at the war memorial/epitaph. Marchers will gather at the corner of Barr and Spry Streets at 10.50am to march to the memorial opposite the Tungamah Hotel in time for a short service.
All groups and individuals will then be invited to place wreaths and tributes at the Memorial. Following this, tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the Tungamah Hotel.
The historic, traditional game of 2 UP will be played with Pearse O’Connor hosting games in conjunction with the P.S Cumberoona as an interactive part of regular cruises from 2pm.
On Sunday, April 27 the Lake Rowan service will be held at 10am with a bus leaving from Yarrawonga at 9.30am for the service. From Lake Rowan the assembly will move on to St James which will hold their usual service at 12pm before a lunch is included.
Anzac Day services
Friday, April 25
5.45am assembly for 6am service - Dawn Service at ClubMulwala.
9.15am assembly for 9.30am service – Mulwala march/ceremony.
10.45am assembly for 11am service – Yarrawonga march/ceremony.
10.45am assembly for 11am service - Tungamah march/ceremony.
Sunday, April 27
10am – Lake Rowan Service.
12pm – St James Service.
Students relive history with ANZAC Spirit Prize
Local secondary students are being encouraged to take part in the 2025 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize by Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy.
“This is a unique opportunity for young people to deepen their understanding of the ANZAC legacy and reflect on the values of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice that shaped our nation,” Mr McCurdy said.
Open to students in Years nine to 12, the competition, which is open until April 28, invites creative and thoughtful submissions in a wide range of formats including essays, poems, artworks, short stories, and even musical compositions.
Mr McCurdy said the 2025 prize holds special significance, with this years ANZAC Day to mark the 110th anniversary of the ANZAC landing.
Ten students will be awarded a fully funded study tour to Gallipoli, expected to take place during the Victorian September school holidays with all dates indicative and subject to change.
“Visiting Gallipoli is a powerful and moving experience. For students to experience the history of our ANZACs is an honour that will stay with them for life,” Mr McCurdy said.
Students are encouraged to explore their connection to Australia’s military history and the enduring relevance of the ANZAC spirit today.
For more details, including eligibility and how to apply,
visit: www.vic.gov.au/spirit-anzac-prize-student-competition.
