Hundreds of people from all age groups joined in Thursday's Anzac Day commemorations at Holbrook.
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Holbrook RSL sub-branch president Jeremy Locke said the dawn service, march and morning service all went well, with wreath laying and a piper and drummer part of the formalities.
Captain Stephen Dalton, who is director submarine development, heading the directorate within the navy's submarine branch (strategic command), was the guest speaker at both services.
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The marchers included World War II veteran Oliver Killalea, aged 95.
Mr Locke said the community seemed more aware of Anzac Day commemorations as a result of centenary events related to World War I in recent years.
"And I suppose there's still the ongoing threat to our forces," he said.
"You've just got to remember those who served.
"They served for the freedom we enjoy today."
Holbrook RSL has about 30 members, with Mr Locke valuing its community service and commemorative activities.
"The main thing is helping the veterans around the town," he said.
At the Mitta Valley Anzac Day service, World War II veteran William Francis Bouker gathered with his daughter, Nola Lord, grandsons and great-grandchildren.
Born in 1926, Mr Bouker enlisted at 16, trained as a medic and saw action at Milne Bay and later in Borneo.
A member of the RSL for more than 70 years, Mr Bouker recently moved to the Mitta Valley to be closer to family.
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