History buff Peter McCarthy delivered the oration at Delungra, and said this year’s commemorations continued the longstanding tradition of Anzac Day in Australia.

Peter made comment on diminishing numbers of World War II veterans, but offered a unique view on the enduring significance of the Anzac story compared to similar commemorations in Europe.

Taking opinion from his travels, Peter said Europe was known for its large memorials to generals, leaders and political figures of wartime.

“We are very, very different to what many European countries do,” he said.

“Every town in Australia, has its own war memorial and it is the people who were there, the people who sacrificed, their names are on it. 

“Not our generals, not our political leaders. People relate to this.”

Inverell air force cadets lead the march in Tingha, alongside local police, a parade of vintage cars, and veterans of the Light Horse, before the oration was delivered at the Tingha Sports and Recreation club by former police inspector Garry Heskett.

"It was absolutely magnificent," Garry said yesterday, speaking highly of Tingha RSL Sub Branch president David Whitton.

"He has done great things with the RSL Sub Branch," Garry said. 

Mr Heskett spoke about the trauma and significance of the Gallipoli landing at the service, attended by around 200 by his estimates, with around 100 attending lunch at the sports club.

In Ashford, local man Mick Lewis said this year’s Anzac Day at Ashford was about as well attended as last year’s centenary year event which saw an increase in numbers.

He said there were a couple of unique things about the Ashford parade. One was the World War II Blitz truck that led the march, and the other was the oldest World War II veteran to march in Australia, 101-years-old Bruce Fitzha-nnan.

“We planted a Kurrajong tree at the school this year, in recognition of the centenary of the Kurrajong march," he said.