Lockington remembers

Among the marchers were RSL members, students from Lockington Consolidated School and Lockington Pony Club members and their horses and ponies.

The procession ended at Lockington Community Centre, where a commemorative service was held.

Aimee Rankin led the event as master of ceremonies, with contributions from community members young and old.

The Anzac Requiem was delivered by Moama Anglican Grammar primary school leader Rosie Grant, followed by an address and call to remembrance by Rochester RSL president Cameron Lovering.

Also presenting as guest speaker, Miss Rankin reflected on her relationship with and contributions of her grandfather, Vietnam veteran John Munro.

Mr Munro later delivered the poem Definition of an Anzac, and Miss Rankin In Flanders Fields.

St James Community Church, Lockington Pastor Bill Cochrane led the hymn Abide With Me, also reciting a prayer and benediction later in the service.

Lockington Consolidated School captains Rubi Poynting, Hunter Sims and Indi Hann presented their thoughts about Anzac Day, encouraging future generations to continue to recognise the day.

Fellow students, Milla Dobson, performed You Raise Me Up in sign language, while Ethan Read recited poem Sir.

Wreaths were laid by representatives from across the Lockington and surrounding communities, including Rochester RSL, the National Servicemen’s Association, Campaspe Shire Council, Lockington Fire Brigade, Lockington Consolidated School, Lockington Community Group, Lockington Living Heritage Group, Community Bank Lockington, Moama Anglican Grammar School, Lockington Community Action Group, Lockington District Business Centre and Lockington and District Bush Nursing Centre.

In keeping with tradition, the Last Post and Rouse were played, along with the Australian and New Zealand national anthems.

Attendees of all ages packed the centre for the occasion, with some heading to other local services, including in Rochester, following the service.