Geelong pauses for Remembrance Day

November 14, 2025 BY Abby Pardew

The Geelong RSL Sub-branch Remembrance Day Service was well attended. Photos: ABBY PARDEW. LEFT: Retired Air Commodore and City of Greater Geelong councillor Rowan Story was the guest speaker for the event.

AUSTRALIA paused this week to remember those who served in wars and armed conflicts as the nation commemorated Remembrance Day.

The Catafalque Party were a key part of the commemorations.

The Geelong RSL Sub-branch hosted its annual service at the peace memorial on Tuesday.

Rain and hail didn’t keep residents, local council and political representatives from attending the service and showing their support.

Retired Air Commodore and City of Greater Geelong Councillor Rowan Story was the guest speaker for the event.

Geelong RSL senior vice-president Mathew Jack led the proceedings, saying it was a time to acknowledge and reflect.

“Today is a time to remember all those that came home or suffered as a result of their service,” he said.

Attendees were invited to lay a wreath as part of the service. RIGHT: The Catafalque Party was a key part of the commemorations.

Throughout the service, attendees also heard from guest speaker, retired Air Commodore and City of Greater Geelong councillor Rowan Story.

Service attendees were invited to participate in the wreath-laying before the Piper’s Lament and The Ode.

Bugler Christine Bowden played the Last Post and Rouse.

Bugler Christine Bowden played the Last Post and the Rouse.

Services were also held at the Geelong West Town Hall, Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve, Lara RSL Sub-branch and Norlane RSL.

The Pipers Lament was played during the Geelong proceedings.

Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, honours all Australians who lost their lives in all wars and conflicts.

As part of honouring the sacrifice made during war, a minute’s silence is observed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the end of fighting in World War I.