Where to pay your respects in the City this Anzac Day
Published Tuesday, 15th April 2025
Wanneroo, Quinns Rocks and Yanchep RSL sub-branches will once again honour Australian and New Zealand service men and women who served in World War I and the conflicts that followed this Anzac Day.
Each sub-branch will host a Friday dawn service, supported by the City’s Flagship Funding.
Mayor Linda Aitken said she was proud to support the services.
“Anzac Day plays a significant role in Wanneroo’s history, and I thank our wonderful RSL Sub-Branches for honouring service men and women, past and present," she said.
“The Wanneroo district was far from Europe, but this did not shield our tiny community from the horrors of World War I and World War II.
“This year marks 110 years since the ANZAC’s landed at Gallipoli in WWI, with the City losing nine men during the war.
“I encourage our community to come together this ANZAC Day to honour the bravery, sacrifice and service of our veterans.
“Attending a local dawn service is a meaningful way to pay your respects and show your support for those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.”
Those Wanneroo men who paid the ultimate sacrifice were Percy John Ainger, a farmer who enlisted at 17, survived the Western Front but died soon after coming home.
Richard Waltham, a farmer who died aged 22 in France. Ernest John Dudley White, the son of Henry and Mary-Ann White, the first caretakers of the Yanchep Caves and Hunting Lodge.
Richard Smales, a 21-year-old gardener. William Cockman, gardener and son of Wanneroo pioneers James and Emma Cockman.
Charles Knight. The Bennett brothers; Albert, Herbert George, and James Dunn.
The City’s Flagship Funding supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations delivering community initiatives that recognise, celebrate and commemorate the City’s rich history and diverse culture.
2025 Anzac Day Services
Yanchep Two Rocks RSL Sub-Branch
Yanchep National Park
Dawn Service, 5.30am for a 6am start
Main Service, 10.30am for an 11am start
Wanneroo RSL Sub-Branch
Wanneroo Memorial Park
Dawn Service followed by a march and gunfire breakfast, 5.45am
Quinns Rocks RSL Sub-Branch
Quinns Rocks Sports Club
Dawn Service followed by a gunfire breakfast and two-up, 5.45am for a 6am start
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