While weather forced a change of venue from the War Memorial, the service was just as moving.

Deacon Patrick Whale delivered the Invocation and Requiescat before readings from St Joseph's Catholic School captain Alice Dymock and a reading of John McCrea's 'In Flanders Fields' by Boorowa Central School's captains Abbie Grant and Felix Crozier.

Boorowa RSL sub-Branch member Dean Franklin then gave the commemoration address.

"At 11am on November 11, 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare," he said.

"The Allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats on them over the preceding four months.

"In November the Germans called for an armistice in order to secure a peace settlement, they accepted allied terms that amounted to an unconditional surrender.

"The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, attained special significance in the post war years.

"The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front and became universally associated with remembrance of those that died in the war.

"This first modern world conflict had brought about the mobilisation of over 70 million people and left between nine and 13 million dead, perhaps as many as one-third of them with no known grave."

He then explained the meaning behind many of the day's commemorations.

"As we stand here today surrounded by the names of those who fought for our country over a century ago, we pause to remember the call to arms that they answered, the battles they fought and the sacrifice that so many made," he said.

"On this day we wear a poppy to signify the first plants to spring up on the battlefields of France and Belgium.

"In soldiers folklore, the vivid red of the poppy came from the blood of their comrades soaked in the ground.

"We lay wreaths of rosemary, laurel and poppy in memory of the dead and as a mark of honour to the brave, so today we honour.

"We will hear the last post played, which symbolises the duty of the dead is over and they can rest in peace, so today we listen.

"We will recite The Ode which is four stanzas from the poem 'The Fallen' to remind ourselves to remember,

"On November 6, 1919 the king sent a special message to the people of the Commonwealth and requested that a complete suspension of all our normal activities be observed for two minutes of the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, so that in perfect stillness the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on remembrance of the glorious dead, so today we pause.

"Finally Rouse will play to symbolise an awakening to a better world for the dead and rouse the living back to their duties, so today we awaken."

Mr Franklin then encouraged all those gathered to remember all of Australia's past and present service men and women.

"When we leave here we will remember the 63 men from around Boorowa who gave their lives to the great war," he said.

"We will remember the 104,000 Australian service members who have given their lives to the service of their country and we will remember the 1100 service personnel currently deployed in operations around the globe.

"I lost a colleague yesterday to what we call the black dog, so when we reflect on those who are no longer with us, let's not forget those who came home from war but never left the battle.

"So today we will remember."

RSL sub-Branch President, Alan Banks thanked the community for coming out and commemorating the day with them.

"Thanks to the schools and the school captains for doing their bit, it's very much appreciated and to Patrick Whale as well," he said.

"A big thanks to a Branch Secretary Belinda (Hewitt), as you know the secretary is very important for any organisation.

"Also to the past presidents of the RSL sub-Branch that are not with us anymore."

Mr Banks said it was fantastic so many people could come and commemorate the day.

"The way the weather turned out we probably could have stayed at the War Memorial, but it was a bit risky so we decided to come here," he said.

"The club has been very supportive to the RSL sub-Branch so we're very grateful.

"It does mean a lot, especially with the schools, they support us very well. The principals are really, really supportive.

"We'll now be planning Anzac Day and organising a guest speaker, I doubt we'll get one as good as last year, but we'll try."

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