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Echuca remembers the fallen

By Andrew Mole

Nov 11, 2026

Almost 100 people gathered at Echuca’s Cenotaph this morning to pay their respects for Remembrance Day.

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The low-key Service, held in the shade of trees surround the reflecting area at the Cenotaph, saw RSL clubs, community organisations and The Nationals candidate for Murray Plains, Brett Hosking, laying wreaths.

Jefferson Smith played Last Post and Rouse and then sang the national anthem. Photo by Andrew Mole

Echuca RSL sub- branch president Drew Clyne said this would be the last Service at the Cenotaph before the area is remodelled and upgraded by Campaspe Shire to create a significant precinct dedicated to the memory and service of our military personnel.

“Our Remembrance Day Service is always a short and intimate event, and we really appreciate that so many people have taken the time to join us this morning, along with students from Echuca College and other schools,” Drew said.

The Nationals candidate for Murray Plains, Brett Hosking, laying his wreath. Photo by Andrew Mole

“It means so much to the veterans and their families that the young people are becoming part of the ongoing story of honouring those who served,” he said.

Echuca College Year 11 students Zac Hewitt, Norah Lenne and Darius Hearn with Echuca RSL sub-branch secretary Terry James and president Drew Clyne. Photo by Andrew Mole

“And that’s not just about the two world wars, it also includes Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, Afghanistan and all the peacekeeping missions with which we have been involved as a country.”

Echuca College students raised the Australian and New Zealand flags after trumpeter Jefferson Smith played the Last Post and Rouse.