April 28, 2026
Murgon’s Anzac Day commemorations began in the early hours of Saturday morning and wrapped up in the afternoon with the announcement of Murgon’s annual Anzac Art Prize.
Sub-Branch members met at 4:45am in the Diggers Room at the club before heading to the war memorial for the Dawn Service.
A large crowd turned out later in the morning to watch the march which wound its way around Lamb Street back to the memorial.
Schoolchildren and local residents joined veterans in the parade, which also included an array of historic vehicles.
Murgon State High School students were also a key part of the commemoration, reading out of the names of the local fallen during the service.
In the afternoon, the focus turned to the 55 Million Years Ago Museum and Art Gallery in Macalister Street where the winners of the Anzac Art Competition were announced at a well-attended afternoon tea.
The gallery received 19 entries in the competition.
Taking home the $300 first prize was Murgon artist Jane Walduck with her fibre art wall hanging, “Remember Us”.
Murgon State School won the wreath competition while artist Gael Kennett, from Goomeri, won the People’s Choice award with “Remember”.
The artworks will remain on display at the gallery until June 15.
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