Geelong communities pause for Anzac Day

ANZAC Day services across the Geelong region brought the community together on Friday last week as several services took place in honour of all who served in war.

Wet conditions started the morning, but were not a deterrent for people who attended dawn services and marches around the region.

The Geelong RSL Sub-Branch started its run of five services with a pre-dawn event at Johnstone Park, followed by the Dawn Service on Eastern Beach and at the Boer War Memorial.

At 11am, the march stepped off from Malop Street and made its way to Johnstone Park for the main service at 11.30am.

Servicemen and women participated in the march alongside veterans and non-service individuals.

Local, state and federal representatives also attended the service including Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who addressed attendees.

Norlane hosted a Dawn Service at 6am, which was followed by the march at 9.30am.

Services were also held in Lara, while Geelong’s City Hall featured projections across the weekend.