November 11, 2021
The rain gods smiled on Murgon’s 2021 Remembrance Day service, but it was a very close run thing.
While a few scattered light showers had peppered the 100 or so people in attendance, within minutes of its conclusion the skies opened up and a deluge rained down.
This sent guests scattering, with many going to the nearby Services Club for refreshments.
This year’s commemoration service was particularly special because it marked the centenary of Murgon’s War Memorial.
The foundation stone for the iconic structure was laid in 1920, but it took a full year to be completed before its official dedication in 1921.
For this reason, Murgon RSL officials pressed on with holding this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies beside the Memorial rather than indoors, despite the ominous weather forecast.
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch Citizen’s Auxiliary secretary Liz Williamson told southburnett.com.au the club was very happy with the way the day turned out.
She was also particularly pleased with the roll-up, especially considering the weather.
While Anzac Day commemorations are always huge in Murgon, Liz said that about six years ago barely half a dozen people had attended the Remembrance Day service.
However, numbers have steadily grown every year since.
This year’s attendances marked a new high water mark.
