Halcombe's Anzac committee members Wayne Short and Jeannette Henderson with the train to be used during a homecoming re-enactment. A theatrical homecoming re-enactment awaits visitors to Halcombe's mid-morning remembrance service, and organisers are encouraging people to get on board and dress the part. The town always intended to end World War I centenary anniversary commemorations on a high, and a homecoming service was decided following a speech at a previous service from resident Neil Managh​. WARWICK SMITH/STUFF The service has paraded horses, soldiers, nurses and war vehicles dressed in World War I uniforms. Unlike many Anzac services, Short said Halcombe's parade was about helping the community to understand the history which formed the district.

Source: Stuff April 12, 2019 01:29 UTC