Wednesday, 1 May 2024

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (09:50): Anzac Day is certainly a sacred day in the Australian calendar. The Korumburra dawn service is something to behold. I again express gratitude to the RSL president David Jackson and the organising committee, and a shout-out to the Korumburra Scout group for cooking a fabulous, fantastic gunfire breakfast.

I was honoured to be the keynote speaker at the Leongatha Anzac Day service this year. Heartfelt thanks to service coordinator Noel Laing, president Bill Verboon, secretary Vivian Carroll and committee members Geoff Cooper, Gordon Vagg and Ross Newton. Special mention to Natalie Stewart, who was the bugler and was perfect and flawless in her delivery of the last post. I note that the Leongatha Horticultural Society, the South Gippsland Singers and the South Gippsland brass band, among others, performed a fabulous repertoire. They sang and played It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, and everybody sang. Thank you very much, Leongatha RSL.