Hundreds turned out to pay their respects at the Anzac Day dawn service of the embattled Williamstown RSL.
From the tiniest members of the 4th Williamstown Sea Scouts to representatives of the Williamstown Football Club, the community rallied to show its support.
The Point Cook 418 air force cadets struck a commanding presence, while navy uniforms dotted the sea of umbrellas surrounding Williamstown cenotaph on a dark and rainy morning.
The Williamstown RSL Club was forced to close in January due to a multi-million dollar debt and was last month placed in voluntary administration.
Williamstown RSL past president Ernie Poole urged those gathered on Tuesday to let RSL Victoria know how important it was to resurrect a local sub-branch.
“We ask you to contact Anzac House and show your support and need for an RSL presence in Williamstown,” he told the crowd.
