Where to attend Remembrance Day services around the region

Maranoa MP David Littleproud encourages the local community to participate in the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War.

PAYING HOMAGE: Wreaths laid at Roma's Cenotaph for Remembrance Day.

THE 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – a moment to remember all those who served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts since the guns fell silent on the Western Front.

Remembrance Day falls on Monday this year and RSL subbranches will host services across the Maranoa providing residents an opportunity to pay homage.

Maranoa MP David Littleproud said he encouraged the local community to participate in the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War.

“I encourage communities across Maranoa observe one minute’s silence at 11am to remember the Australian service men and women who have suffered and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations,” Mr Littleproud said.

“The war came at a great cost for Australia with more than 60,000 servicemen and women never returning home, from the 416,000 who enlisted.

“This affected cities and towns across Australia and certainly had a huge effect on families in Maranoa with so many from our region having served.

“I remind people across Maranoa to continue the Remembrance Day tradition by paying tribute to those who have proudly served our nation in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations by attending a local commemorative service and wearing a red poppy in honour of the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women.”

Services

Wallumbilla : Service will be hosted by Corona Freemason Lodge and the Wallumbilla School. 10.45-11.30am.

Muckadilla : Service will be hosted by the Muckadilla Community Association Inc. at the Muckadilla War Memorial with Jennifer Crocker as guest speaker. A light lunch to follow in the Muckadilla Community Hall. 10.45am-1pm.

Roma : Roma Cenotaph on Bungil St. Service at 10.50am for 11am start. Drinks and nibbles will follow.

Injune : Hutton St, Injune – service. 10.30-11.30am.

Surat : Marcus and Charlotte St, Surat. 10.30-11.30am.

Mitchell : Cambridge St, Mitchell. 10.30-11.30am.

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