There were many concerns that this year's ANZAC Day ceremonies would be a repeat of 2020 which saw most people listening to the Last Post through their phones at the end of their driveway.
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Some official ceremonies were conducted but with a select ex-servicemembers and officials.
Minyip RSL Subbranch president and Committee for Sheep Hills Dawns Service president Michael Krause said he expects another quiet event this year.
"We did have concerns earlier this year but at least this year we can do a good bit more than last year," he said.
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In the past the Sheep Hills service had seen between 250 to 300 people in attendance.
"We'll be doing our service and if people come along that's fine," Mr Krause said.
He said they haven't invited people but won't turn people away if they want to join to pay their respects.
"ANZAC Day allows people to commemorate the servicemen and ex-servicemen," Mr Krause said.
"To show them the respect their deserve for the service they have given to their country, especially to those have died in service."
The Warracknabeal District Band will be leading the march to the cenotaph after the dawn service.
ANZAC Day events across Yarriambiack Shire:
Warracknabeal: Assembly Commences at 10.30am from the corner of Milbourne and Scott Street, followed by a march at 10.45am and wreath laying ceremony at the ANZAC Park Gates
Hopetoun: Commencing with a Dawn Service at the RSL Hall at 6am
Beulah: Ceremony Commences at 11am at the Memorial Gates of the Recreation Reserve
Brim: Assembly 8.45am at the Brim Memorial Hall (limited numbers to attend) Wreaths will be placed at flag pole throughout the day
Sheep Hills: March commences at 6.30am from the Boolite Road corner followed by a Service at the Cenotaph
Minyip: Minyip: March Commences at 9.30am from the Minyip Memorial Gates for wreath laying ceremony followed by march to Town Square
Rupanyup: March Commences at 9.45am from the Wimmera Highway to the Shelter followed by a Service at the Billagong with Horsham Pipe Band
Murtoa: Commencing with a Dawn Service at 7am at the Murtoa Memorial Gates
Woomelang: Service will be held 9am at Woomelang Memorial Hall.
Patchewollock: Assembly at 10.45am out the front of Patchewollock Hotel followed by a ceremony and light lunch at the Patchewollock Hall
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