Anzac Day in Newstead. As the flags were lowered at 11am on Friday 25 April at Memorial Park in Newstead, a hush came over the crowd gathered to pay respects to the many who sacrificed their lives so that we could live the lives we now have. Ray Stevenson opened the ceremony and welcomed the…
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