Social and cultural experience Anzac Hill provided stunning views of the surrounding scenery as well as the landscape of the Ord Valley. We were told that Anzac Hill is a gathering point where the Anzac Day Dawn Service is held, as well as a point of remembrance to commemorate all of those who served and fell in the wars; and it was an honour to be able to pay our respects and commemorate especially those from Kununurra who sadly lost their lives in the midst of a devastating global conflict. On Anzac Day, as the sun rises, one can see around half of the town's population (3,500 people) gather to pay their respects and commemorate all of those who sacrificed themselves for the betterment of the nation that we call home. To see such a large gathering is astounding; it shed insight into how involved and educated the majority of the town is - to bring children alongside them to the dawn service showcased that the Anzac legacy and sacrifices are being passed down through to generations that will keep traditions alive and pass down these stories that hold such historical importance.
Anzac Hill, Kununurra
We experienced a tour of the school and had recess with the senior students before receiving an interesting and knowledgeable talk from innovator and farmer Fritz Bolten. He told us about his choices to grow cotton, mung-beans, chia and corn in initiatives to follow and find weaknesses in the market to create job opportunities in the region. I really enjoyed this experience as it was good to compare his farm and conditions faced to farming in the wheatbelt and the seasons there.
2021 Premier's Anzac Student Tour | 9
