THIS year's Anzac Day parade saw a colourful mix of military and community groups taking part.
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Many were represented to honour those who did not go to fight, but stayed home to keep the country functioning during the war.
Goulburn RSL Sub Branch secretary Mal Ritchie said this was reflected by members of the official party as well as in the parade.
He estimated a "marvellous" turnout of about 4000 watched the parade and the mid-morning remembrance ceremony in Belmore Park.
"The Sub Branch went all-out this year to include the community and, for the first time, the evening service, which was a winner," he said.
"It will probably become a regular fixture. Next year we might start it a bit earlier, just to ensure the light continues until the end of the service."
The Anzac Day march saw the community parade with items relating to their 'home front' war time relatives.
Alan Goulder carried a wooden ammunition box for his father, whose bad eyesight kept him from enlisting, building ammunition boxes at his Sydney sawmill.
Jenny Goulder carried a wreath on the ammunition box for her father, who was in the Australian Armoured Brigade.
Christine Johnson carried a sheaf of wheat for her father, who twice tried to enlist but was rejected as he was required to work on his family's sheep and wheat farm.
Lauren Shinfield, a Trinity Catholic College teacher, carried books on behalf of the teachers. Karen Tozer marched for battlefront and POW camp nurses.
Stefan Gerakios and Stratis Bensley carried Greek and Australian flags for critical involvement in the Gallipoli campaign and work with the Allied Forces in WWII.
The CWA Evening Branch carried a blue banner, having made camouflage nets for New Guinea, sheepskin vests for Atlantic sailors, and socks for soldiers in the Middle East.
Jean Lloyd led the Legacy contingent, a uniquely Australian organisation since WWI with 50 clubs today, providing friendship and advocacy for legatees and families of veterans.
Representatives of the city's contemporary schools, youth-focus groups, emergency services and community clubs also joined the march down Auburn St.
Official Party
Joining Naval Officer Captain Darron Kavanagh RAN on the dais, the official party included: Goulburn RSL Sub Branch patron, Peter Lloyd; Tim Street of the Rural Fire Service; Senior Constable Phillip Downes of NSW Police; Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum volunteer Carol Olsen; retired teacher and initiator of the Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum, Bill Needham OAM; Alan McLennan, for Goulburn Mulwaree Council; and Goulburn RSL Sub Branch trustee and former RAAF reservist Dr Warwick Renton.