ANZAC Day began in Moree with a dawn service at the Moree and District Services Club. Where it is estimated more than 400 people gathered, for what Mark Coulton described as a "dignified service".
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The second service of the day was the Wales Memorial Service. The Max Wales Memorial Park, was named after Moree's son who lost his life at the Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam. Along with 17 of his comrades on August 18, 1966 at the age of 22.
The third and final march and service for the day was held at the Moree Memorial Hall where 1500 school students and community members congregated to pay their respects.
The crowd where then addressed by RSL Padre Father Paul McCabe and visitor Mr Alan Ward, and Warrant Officer Navel Police Coxswain.
Small wooden crosses with the names of fallen soldiers which had been built by the memebers of the Moree Mens Shed were presented.
"Today's services went exceptionally, well the whole day was well organised. The man service it was incredible how many people were up the main street," said Michael Hankey, secretary of the Moree RSL subbranch.
As we went to press the Moree Brass Band and Moree Caledonian Pipes and Drums were continuing to entertain at the services club.
