General News
15 November, 2024
Remembering our fallen heroes
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent, after more than four years of continuous war.
The armistice signed between Germany and the Allies finally marked the end of the horrific war.
Australia sent over 300,000 soldiers to fight in World War 1, with 61,720 being killed and 156,000 left wounded. There were 114,000 Victorians who enlisted in the war.
One in eight Australian men served in WW1.
Universally November 11, then became associated with the remembrance of those who had died in all wars and was re-established as a significant day of commemoration in Australia in 1993.
During services, The Last Post is played by a bugler, followed by a minutes silence in respect of those who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Remembrance Day is observed by all British Commonwealth Nations.
World War 1, formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919.
Many Australian communities created monuments at the end of World War 1, to remember the service and sacrifice of all Australians. Monuments and memorial sites became places for gatherings on Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day.
In Dimboola, the community gathered at the RSL Hall in Lloyd Street, where a short service took place.
Dimboola RSL president, Charles Rees gave a speech and honoured those who fought for our country.
Pam Hubbard recited the 'Red Poppy' and Wayne Meyers read the 'Military Poem - A Thousand Men Walking' during the service.
Barry Whitehead from Nhill Dimboola Brass Band played The Last Post.
Attendees were treated to a morning tea after the Remembrance Day service, provided by Dimboola RSL members.