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The north west town participated in an annual march and ceremony conducted by Richmond Shire Council Deputy Mayor, June Kuhl. 

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

“Anzac Day is a very special time for every Australian. We wouldn’t be here today doing what we are, without the sacrifice that those people made. Both the ones who never came home and the ones that did,” Cr Kuhl said.

“I am exceptionally happy with the amount of people who showed up to the ceremonies. We had at least 70 people at the dawn service which is a fantastic effort for a small community like Richmond.

“Community groups also showed their respects including; Richmond RSL, Richmond Shire Council, Lions Club, Queensland Fire Brigade, Red Cross, Queensland Country Woman's Association, local schools, pony club and bike club.”

Cr Kuhl said the spirit of Anzac Day was growing among the local youth, with numbers increasing each year.

“I think it is even more alive today, then it was,” she said.

“I feel we went through a period of peace as those other wars seamed so far away. But now the feeling has come back, with Australia’s participation in wars like Iraq and Afghanistan.

“I think now there is more awareness as to what those veterans actually sacrificed for us.”

This year saw the addition of an Anzac Day fire bucket which was lit at the dawn service.

“We had so much positive feedback about it. It looked fantastic and serviced a vital part of our ceremony,” Cr Kuhl said.