Gloucester residents gathered around the memorial clock tower to commemorate the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany which ended World War I.
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At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month 1918, Australians began to celebrate the end of four years at war.
To show respect for those who died, as well as those who served, a Remembrance Day service is held every year on November 11 with this year’s service celebrating 100 years since the official end of ‘The Great War’.
During the service on Sunday at Gloucester Memorial Park, guest speaker captain John Land spoke of the history of Remembrance Day, which was originally called Armistice Day.
He spoke about how it was a time to celebrate the end of the war and to remember those who were lost.
“The war to end all wars was not to be,” John said. “As conflict continues.”
He finished by reminding everyone, “Lest we forget.”
Gloucester Returned and Services League (RSL) Sub-branch member, Dallas Heard read out the WWI honour roll for Gloucester, naming all those who died during the war. Also as a way of honouring those who served, community groups and school students laid wreaths at the based of the cenotaph clock tower.
RSL Sub-branch president, Alan Vale thanked everyone who attended and all those who assisted with the service.