The City of Canning marked ANZAC Day with different ceremonies, bringing the community together to honour those who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom.
The day began early with a 5:50am dawn service hosted by the Canning Districts RSL Sub Branch. Despite the chilly morning, the service was attended by more than 1,500 people, including Mayor Patrick Hall, Deputy Mayor Mark Bain, and Councillor Joanne Page. The ceremony featured the traditional military “gunfire breakfast” to warm up the attendees.
“It was a moving and well-attended service,” said Mayor Hall. He thanked the RSL for organising the event, which included the rum toast, light morning tea, and games of two-up.
At 7;30AM, the focus shifted to the Canning Amphitheatre for the annual ANZAC Day March.
The event saw local veterans and community members parade past the saluting dais, where Mayor Hall took the salute.
“It’s always a privilege to watch the marchers and address the crowd on behalf of my council,” said Mayor Hall. He expressed pride in seeing the growing participation each year, especially the increasing attendance of young people and children.
The Mayor encouraged those who couldn’t attend this year’s event to join the community in 2026, as the ANZAC Day ceremonies continue to hold deep meaning for the City of Canning residents.
