Farmers took a moment to remember the fallen on Anzac Day as towns across regional Australia held solemn services to recognise the importance of April 25.
Grazier and Kelpie lover Carla Pittman was photographed with two of her dogs, including one wearing a purple poppy.
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"A time to remember those who have gone before us and be grateful for the freedom we have because of their sacrifice," Ms Pittman said.
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The purple poppy is used to remember the animal victims of war and is often worn to remember animals that have been victims of conflict.
The poppy was created in 2006 by charity Animal Aid as a way to commemorate animals which served during conflicts.
According to the charity, more than eight million horses and donkeys died during the First World War.
Meanwhile, central Victorian photographer Emma Burnham, who runs Emma Burnham Photography on Instagram, captured a photo of Ballarat's Avenue of Honour at the going down of the sun on Monday.
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Bryce is an agricultural journalist for Australian Community Media's Stock & Land. He covers all aspects of ag from markets to politics and everything in between. Bryce is also the president of the Rural Press Club of Victoria. Email bryce.eishold@stockandland.com.au.
Bryce is an agricultural journalist for Australian Community Media's Stock & Land. He covers all aspects of ag from markets to politics and everything in between. Bryce is also the president of the Rural Press Club of Victoria. Email bryce.eishold@stockandland.com.au.
