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Cobram Secondary College student leaders Adithi Gurunathan and Jessie Ashcroft were masters of ceremony. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Veterans, families and loved ones gathered across the Cobram Barooga district on Monday, November 11, to commemorate Remembrance Day.

At the Cobram cenotaph outside the Civic Centre, the ceremony was led by Cobram Secondary College student leaders Jessie Ashcroft and Adithi Gurunathan.

The Reverend Father John Corcoran led the Lord’s Prayer.

Representatives from Cobram police, Ambulance Victoria and NCN Health were in attendance.

Members of the Tocumwal Aviation Club carried out a flyover as the crowd stood during the Last Post.

Cobram Barooga RSL President Barry Clarke. Photo by Owen Sinclair
The Reverand Father John Corcoran. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Barooga Primary School student leaders Mack Holt and Adele Maughan. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Crowds gathered on the grounds of the Cobram and District War Memorial on Punt Rd to mark Remembrance Day. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Australian Defence Force serving members presented a wreath at the cenotaph. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Members of the Tocumwal Aviation Club conducted a flyover during the ceremony. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Berrigan Shire Councillor Renee Brooker with Moira Shire Council Chair Administrator Graeme Emonson laying a wreath. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Members of Cobram Lions Club laid a wreath. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Cobram Anglican Grammar School Year 11 Captain of Stewardship Alina Corso presented a poem. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Members of the Army School of Health were present with their catafalque party. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Sporties Barooga service

An intimate ceremony was held at the entrance to the Sporties Barooga at 12.30pm on Monday.

A crowd gathered outside the entrance to Sporties Barooga on Monday to mark Remembrance Day. Photo by Owen Sinclair
Australian Army Warrant Officer Damian Cannizzaro shared the story of a fallen soldier during the ceremony. Photo by Owen Sinclair

Strathmerton Primary School

Students, staff and members of the Strathmerton RSL assembled on the grounds of Strathmerton Primary School to mark the occasion.

Staff and students at the cenotaph at Strathmerton Primary School. Photo by Contributed
A Remembrance Day mural crafted by Green Palms Village resident Janet Frederickson with Chairperson of the Hall Committee Ken Gaffney. Photo by Contributed