As dawn broke over Western Australia, communities across regional towns and cities gathered to honour the Anzacs and all those who have served in conflicts.
Albany: A solemn tribute at the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial
In Albany, the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial—recognised as the second most significant Anzac memorial site globally—hosted a packed dawn service. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch and City of Albany Mayor Greg Stocks laid wreaths at the ceremony, which drew a large crowd.
Busselton: 8,000 gather for Rotary Park service
Heading south-west, an impressive 8,000 people wrapped up warm at Busselton’s Rotary Park of Remembrance to uphold the city’s Anzac tradition. The service reflected the deep respect the community holds for those who served.
Geraldton: Emotional service in the Mid West
In Western Australia’s Mid West region, 4,000 people turned out for an emotional dawn service in Geraldton. Families paid their respects, with many bringing young children to participate in the commemorations.
Kalgoorlie: Kevin Bloody Wilson presents two-up kit
Meanwhile, in Kalgoorlie, comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson attended the city’s dawn service. The 79-year-old performer donated a two-up kit to the Kalgoorlie RSL, crafted from wood sourced from the Lone Pine planted at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance in 1933.
Photo gallery: Dawn services across regional WA
- Thousands gathered on Mt Clarence in Albany for the dawn service.
- Great Southern Superintendent Jon Munday and WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch on Mt Clarence.
- Albany RSL president Rex Hendricks reading the Ode at the Albany dawn service.
- Helen Wauchope and City of Albany mayor Greg Stocks laying wreaths.
- Emma Rodney, Madeline Rodney (8), Jarrod Rodney, and Reuben Rodney (10) at a Geraldton service.
- Jessica Brooks, Imogen Brooks (3), and Bevan Brooks at a Geraldton service.
