Odd Bods at ANZAC March and Wesley College 2025

The Odd Bods ANZAC Day commemoration commenced on April 24th with the presentation of the George V.Smith Award at Wesley College in Glen Waverley.

The award is granted to the student who wrote the year's best essay about the ANZAC Spirit and is presented in the name of Past President and co-founder of the Odd Bods, George V.Smith. George's granddaughter, Kirsty Costa, presented the award including a $500 book voucher on behalf of the Friends of the Odd Bods Association and the Smith family. Congratulations to Year 9 student, Myra Wadhera, and a  big thank you to Kirsty for her participation.

Friday 25th April and ANZAC Day saw Odd Bods line up in Melbourne for the traditional march to the Shrine. Despite a forecast for rain, a warm sunny morning greeted marcher's and our banner was lifted by students from Wesley College as we prepared for the march down St.Kilda Rd. Our opening photo shows Odd Bods taking their first steps.

Following are a number of photographs and videos from ANZAC Day, including the flyover by the RAAF, and Odd Bods at the Association's tree adjacent to the Shrine. Around 12 members attended the Amora hotel after the march for a convivial gathering. 

Immediate Past-President Bruce Waxman OAM joined the march.

The final climb up to The Shrine.

Secretary and Vice-President Peter Randell chats with David McKenna from Wesley.