Remembrance Day was commemorated around the region earlier this week with poignant services attended by dignitaries, veterans from various conflicts, defence force personnel and cadets, religious and community groups, schools, and the general public.

The 11th day of the 11th month is important across the world as it was 107 years ago that the Armistice was signed, bringing an end to fighting in the First World War, also known as The Great War.

Over 416,000 Australians enlisted for service during the Great War, from a population of only four million. Many more defence personnel have fought in conflicts and peacekeeping operations since then. This year also commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

For more than a century, red poppies have been used as a symbol of community respect and recognition. Poppies were out in force at Remembrance Day Services in Dubbo, Wellington and Narromine on Tuesday, November 11, as well as many other communities across the region.

Dubbo Photo News is pleased to feature a selection of photos from local services, and will publish additional photos by community in next week's issue.

Dubbo mayor Cr Josh Black said Remembrance Day is an incredibly important date in our calendar.

"It allows us to come together and remember our Australian service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and community. We will forever remember those we have lost in the line of duty, and hold dearly the freedoms we enjoy today because of them,” he said.

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