The Anzac Day service at Brunswick is not just about remembrance but also a chance to for the rural community to get together.
John Goodare, whose family have organised the service for many years, said about half the people came to Brunswick from town.
About 80 people gathered around at Brunswick Hall in front of the war memorial for a small service on Wednesday morning.
Many were formerly from the area and it was a chance to catch up with the locals, Goodare said.
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