East Otago's colours of gold and green are shown off in autumn when they form a poignant backdrop for ANZAC Day commemorations. Here a pipe band offers a lilting soundtrack to the ritual of whisky, cups of tea and sandwiches in the Palmerston RSA. Inside, a photograph honours one of New Zealand's most decorated war heroes: although bomber pilot James 'Fraser' Barron was born in North Otago, his mother lived in Palmerston for many years.
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