Young and old gathered around Inverell's cenotaph at 6am this morning to pay respect at the dawn service.
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Service medals, wreaths, poppies and slouch hats were scattered throughout the sea of people reflecting on the meaning behind Anzac Day in those quiet moments before dawn.
The emotional morning allowed early risers to commemorate the lives of Australian and New Zealand service personnel who were killed and wounded in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
Marked as one of Australia's most important national occasions, April 25 Anzac Day, marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
In 1915 Anzac soldiers formed part of the expedition set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies.
Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the actions of Australian and New Zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy.
What became known as the "Anzac legend" became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways in which they viewed both their past and their future.
Inverell's main street Anzac Day march will start assembling around 10.15am in Vivian Street, before starting at 10.30am.
Residents will then gather for the main commemoration service at 11am around the cenotaph.
