THOUGH ominous clouds loomed, a large gathering assembled in Stuarts Point to witness the annual Anzac Day march and attend a memorial service at the village’s cenotaph on Friday, 25 April.
Stuarts Point RSL sub-Branch representative Wayne Mason served as the master of ceremonies for the service.
A bountiful array of wreaths were solemnly placed at the base of the cenotaph, most of which reflected the local flora.
As has become tradition, local school children from Stuarts Point and Eungai led much of the service, with an initial Acknowledgement of Country and orations.
The children involved were later invited to a free BBQ lunch at the Stuarts Point Workers and Recreation Club, facilitated by the Stuarts Point RSL sub-Branch and Legacy.
The service was new resident Trish Hickey’s first experience of Anzac Day in Stuarts Point.
“We moved here nearly six months ago, and we are very impressed,” she said of the service.
Long time local Edith Chapman described the proceedings as “beautiful” and “well-attended”.
“Wonderfully done by all,” she said.
“The weather gods were so very kind too, and the gardens looked beautiful.”
By Jen HETHERINGTON
