Remembrance Day across Ararat Rural City

Join communities across Ararat Rural City on Wednesday 11 November to pause, reflect and honour the men and women who have served and those who have lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Local services will include one minute’s silence at 11am.

Local services

• Ararat: The service begins at 11am at the Ararat Cenotaph, followed by a light morning tea at the Ararat RSL. Please arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand.
• Willaura: A brief wreath-laying service will be held at the Cenotaph at 11am.
• Lake Bolac: A brief ceremony will be held at the Lake Bolac War Memorial at 11am, conducted by RSL Sub-Branch President Gerard Morrissey. Visitors can also view Harold Grange’s First World War service medals, recently donated to the Lake Bolac RSL and now on permanent display at the Information Centre.

Support the Poppy Appeal

Purchase a poppy or other Remembrance Day merchandise from Ararat RSL volunteers at Woolworths, Ritchies IGA and outside Bendigo Bank on Friday 6, Saturday 7, Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November.

Poppies and merchandise are also available at Ararat RSL, Fosters Mensland, Debs Diner, Quick Cuts, Mitre 10, Growmaster Nursery, The Mess & Barracks, Ararat North Store, Great Western Hotel, Willaura Bakery and Willaura Supermarket.