Moth Parade honours fallen soldiers
The day signifies showing respect for those who were willing to serve their country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
A solemn group of Newcastillians marked Remembrance Day on November 11 at the iconic Armoury.
This day also marked the hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Old Bill for Monte Stanco Shellhole MOTH (Memorable Order of Tin Hats), Danie Fourie opened proceedings with a message of welcome.
Thereafter, the procession moved from the Armoury to Hardwick Street Cemetery.
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The procession included members of Third Newcastle Scouts, Freemasons, the MOTHs, Drakensberg Commando, Ferrum High School’s Brass Band and members of the public.
Upon arriving at the cemetery, a bugler played The Last Post which signalled the laying of wreaths and poppies upon the memorial tombstone at the Lych Gate.
The flags were then lowered and the National Anthem played.
After a tour of the soldiers’ grave sites to lay more wreaths, the Remembrance Day proceedings drew to an emotional close.
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