At the break of dawn on Friday communities across the Western Plains will come together to remember those have fallen and those who still stand for modern day peace in countries all over the world for Anzac Day.

Ceremonies across the Western Plains include some who return from peacekeeping , RSL sub branches, community groups, school children.

Nyngan

The Nyngan sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League will be holding the following ceremonies on Anzac Day:

• 6am- Dawn service. This will be held at the Cenotaph in front of the Bogan Shire Council (81 Cobar Street, Nyngan), Attendees are requested to arrive well before 6am and maintain a respectful silence.
• 9am - Cemetery service. At the Nyngan Cemetery.
• 11am - Cenotaph service. In front of the Bogan Shire Council.

The Anzac march will begin gathering at 10.30am and commence at 10.50am, leading to the 11am service at the Cenotaph. All are welcome to lay wreaths on behalf of people who have served. Wreaths may be dropped off on the day between 8am and 10am, or beforehand with the staff at the Bogan Shire Council office at 81 Cobar Street.

Schools marching assembly times: meet at IGA Carpark - in school uniform.

• 10.30am - assemble at IGA carpark
• 10.35am-10.45am - line up for March
• 10.50am - march to commence.

 Warren shire

In Warren – Macquarie Park & Warren Services Club

• 6am – Dawn Service (featuring the 1st/19th Royal NSW Regiment Dubbo Bushman Rifles Catafalque Party)
• 6:30am – Free breakfast (provided by the Warren Services Club)
• 10:45am – March formation in Dubbo Street near the Warren Services Club
• 11:00am – Commemorative Service - Cenotaph Macquarie Park
• 12:00pm – Free lunch in the park (provided by the Warren Services Club)

In Collie – War Memorial

• 11:00am – Commemorative Service

Tea and coffee will be available at the Collie Pub after the service.

Cobar

In Cobar, Dawn Service to assemble at 5:45am, to commence promptly at 6am.

Breakfast is at the Memorial Services Club at 6:30am, fee is $10 per person.

Main March is to assemble at 9:45am for the March to start promptly at 10am.

Lillian Brady Village Service will commence at 11:30am, once the main service has concluded.

Lunch is at the Memorial Services Club at 1pm, fee is $10 per person.

Gilgandra shire

In Gilgandra 6 am Service, 11am at Bridge Street.

Armatree 6.30am with breakfast at the CWA rooms

In Tooraweenah 11am main service

Marchers prepare to depart in Coonamble in 2024. IMAGE: Coonamble Times

Coonamble

In Coonamble

• 6am at the Cenotaph near Coonamble Shire Council office for the Dawn Service followed by breakfast at Coonamble Golf Club.
• 10:15 Marchers assemble near the roundabout
• 11am Main service at Cenotaph
• Community morning tea follows at the CWA rooms.

Gulargambone

• 6.30m at the Armatree Cenotaph followed by breakfast at the CWA rooms.
• 10:45 Main Service, marchers assemble at the Post Office
• Followed by poppy Laying ceremony near the eastern side of the cemetery

Information for other towns to follow.

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