Anzacs were 'like lambs to slaughter', says Allora resident
SEEING the cliffs that the original Anzacs faced brought home the damned nature of their mission for Allora woman Bev O'Halloran.
"They were like lambs to slaughter," Mrs O'Halloran said.
She huddled beside her daughters Alanna O'Halloran and Keely Michalke and son-in-law Ben Michalke in a stand at Anzac Cove overnight.
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Attending the ceremony hadn't been something she thought possible until both her daughters secured double passes.
"As soon as we saw it online we thought 'when are you going to get the chance to do something like this'," Alanna said.
Bev's father Norman Newport was captured by the Japanese during the Second World War and was forced to work on the Burma railway.
Her grandfather Willliam Ruscoe served as a stretcher bearer in the First World War for the English army.
They were in Mrs O'Halloran's thoughts as the sun set on Anzac Day eve.
"It's lovely to see so many people here," she said.
"I think it is so very well done.
"Security wise, everyone has been friendly and helpful."
