Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish told State Parliament of her attendance at the Alexandra ceremony marking Remembrance Day.

“It was 99 years since the end of World War I. I had the pleasure this year of attending the Remembrance Day service in Alexandra,” Ms McLeish said.

“With lots on in the town of Alexandra that weekend, including the annual show, a pretty good crowd turned up to show their respects to those who had fought and fallen for their country.

“I want to recognise the RSL President, Henry Andrews, and Clarrie Glass for their roles in the service.

“The morning tea which followed at the Alexandra RSL was certainly well provided for. I enjoyed chatting with the many locals and hearing more of the military history of the area.

“Of great interest to me, and something I had not noticed before, was a letter on the wall in the entrance to the Alexandra RSL. “Leslie Maygar VC, who had schooled in the area, had penned a letter to the children at Fawcett State School.

“Leslie, a VC recipient in the Boer War, lost his life in Beersheba fighting for his country in World War I.

“His letter provided advice to the students as to their roles and responsibilities in their community and stated that he had fought for their freedom and righteousness,” Ms McLeish said.