West Leederville Commemorates ANZAC Day with Community Spirit

Published on 28 April 2025

Our Town of Cambridge community came together last Friday, 25 April 2025, to honour the sacrifices of service men and women at a moving ANZAC Day ceremony at West Leederville Memorial Gardens, with strong attendance from local schools, dignitaries, and community groups.

The Australian Air Force Cadets opened the service with the solemn mounting of the Catafalque Party, setting a respectful tone for the morning. The involvement of local primary schools, Scouts, and Girl Guides added to the sense of unity across generations, reflecting the enduring importance of remembrance in the Town of Cambridge.

Among the notable attendees were Mr John Murphy, 97 years old and President of the RSL WA Cambridge Sub-Branch, himself a Korean War veteran; Mr Alan Wilson, Secretary of the Cambridge Sub-Branch RSLWA; Sarah Silbert, Chief of Staff for Federal Member for Curtin, Kate Chaney; Mr Basil Zempilas MLA, Leader of the WA Liberal Party; Mayor Gary Mack; Deputy Mayor Ben Mayes; and Councillors Kate Barlow, Susan Kennerley, Xavier Carr, and Michael Le Page.

Photo: Cr Michael Le Page, Mayor Gary Mack, Cr Kate Barlow, Deputy Mayor Ben Mayes, Cr Xavier Carr, Sarah Silbert (Chief of Staff for Kate Chaney MP), Basil Zempilas MLA

Wreaths were laid by a wide range of representatives, including local schools such as West Leederville, Lake Monger, Floreat, Wembley, City Beach, and Kapinara Primary Schools, as well as community groups including the Rotary Club of Cambridge, the Leederville Sporting Club, and the West Leederville Wembley Residents Association.

The service served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Australian servicemen and women, and highlighted the strong spirit of community that remains central to ANZAC Day commemorations in West Leederville.

Photographs of the event, captured by Stephen Heath, can be viewed here.