Anzac Day in Kalgoorlie
I’ve never been one to attend the Dawn Service! However, I always make a point of attending the main late-morning ceremony.
Today I went to the Kalgoorlie parade (there was also one in Boulder). The crowd wasn’t as great as I expected, but apparently there were 3000 people at the Dawn Service.
The march went from the Post Office to the Town Hall. People then proceeded inside, which was also unusual in my experience.
What followed was a moving ceremony with a choir, band and enthusiastic participation from the audience. I was highly impressed.
I estimate there were fewer than 20 veterans in the parade (I was told about 60 participated at Boulder). I compared this with Bright, where despite a smaller population of about 3000 people some 100 ex-service personnel usually marched.
That says nothing except to remark on the different demographics in terms of age groups.
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