UPPER Hunter Shire residents are being urged to attend Anzac Day events throughout the region this month.
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Ceremonies will be conducted at Aberdeen, Cassilis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone on Thursday, April 25.
Anzac Day is the solemn day of remembrance of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli in 1915.
It is also an occasion of commemoration for all who have served for their country and is recognised with a public holiday in Australia.
The following events are organised by local RSL sub-branches or community members:
Aberdeen
6am: Dawn Service - Memorial, Moray Street, followed by breakfast; 8.30am: Assemble for March in Bedford Street, near pre-school; 9.10am: March and Remembrance Service; 10am: Official proceedings followed by brunch - Auditorium of Aberdeen RSL Club
Cassilis
10.45am: Assemble at the corner of Branksome Street and Ancrum Street to march across the bridge, or if not marching, assemble at the War Memorial Park Gates. There will be a wreath laying ceremony followed by refreshments at the Cassilis Bowling Club
Gundy
8am: Free bus from Scone RSL Club, hotels, and Scone Bowling Club to Gundy, and return; 9am: March from Linga Longa Hotel to service at Gundy RSL Hall
Merriwa
5.40am: Dawn Service at Cenotaph; 7am: Breakfast at Merriwa RSL Club; 10.30am: March from front of RSL Club to Cenotaph; 10.40am: Remembrance Service at Cenotaph
Murrurundi
6am: Dawn Service - Memorial Gate - Murrurundi Bowling Club; 10.45am: Assemble at Adelaide Street; 11am: March to Murrurundi Memorial Gates; 11.30am: Remembrance Service at Memorial Gates
Scone
6am: Dawn Service - War Memorial Swimming Pool; 10.30am: Assemble at Kelly Street; 10.45am: March to War Memorial at Barwick House, Kelly Street