A commemorative service was held at Gunbower RSL hall on Friday, April 25 to mark Anzac Day.
Around 300 community members gathered alongside veterans to remember those who have been lost in war.
Event organiser and the day’s master of ceremonies Mick Farrant said the local ceremonies had been growing each year, especially from school students.
“I think if we look at the compass around the state or across the country, in particular little country towns, I think it’s gaining numbers every year. It’s almost Australia’s new Australia Day,” he said.
“We love having the schools involved, we have Moama Grammar kids come and lay a wreath and our local school has been involved now for six or eight years.
“We’re happy the kids get involved, they’re the future of Anzac Day.”
The service started at 10am and included two speakers, Cora Wilson and Steven Jerome.
Ms Wilson was chosen last year to visit the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea and experience the track that soldiers fought on many years ago.
Mr Jerome, an ex-sniper for the Royal Australian Regiment, travelled from Queensland to be part of the service.
Among community members and groups paying their respects and laying wreaths were Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell and Moama Anglican Grammar deputy principal David Frazer.
Jefferson Smith played the Last Post before his father, Graham Smith played the Rouse.
To finish off the service, Ms Wilson was chosen to fire the canon, something which is done each year following the service.