The march banner – the same design as the one carried 100 years ago by 88 men from Wagga on the way to the First World War was handed over at the town’s boundary.

The marchers then continued into the centre of Junee, staying at the Showground and enjoying events at the Athenium Theatre and Broadway Museum.

“It’s so very important that we learn from history,” mayor Neil Smith said.

Councillor Smith said the security and freedom won by the men who signed up to the march was a great legacy.

Susan Moloney, secretary for the committee organising the local aspect of the Kangaroo March re-enactment said the feedback from the events held had been “absolutely brilliant”.

“People have said it was so personal. There was a very special atmosphere (on Monday), it was just electric,” Mrs Moloney said.

She said the entire community had gotten behind the event.

Kangaroo March re-enactment committee president Graham Brown said he was astounded by the welcome from Junee shire residents.

“It was a wonderful spectacle, it was great to see so many school kids there,” Mr Brown said.

“This is about a tribute for the people who went away to war and those who supported them.”

Mr Brown said the shire’s community had been fantastic along the route, offering their support whether it be a flag display or an offering snacks for the marchers.

He said it showed the value of the re-enactment and hoped the Kangaroo March had given children of Junee something to remember.

“I want to offer my sincere appreciation to the community of Junee for turning out as they did,” Mr Brown said.

The Junee Town Band performed at the commemoration ceremony and at the Athenium on Monday night.

“The Junee band is a great credit to the town – they were wonderful,” Mr Brown said.

The commemoration service was the third event on the re-enactment’s itinerary. 

On Sunday, the Kangaroo March stopped at Harefield and stayed the night at the Lamont’s Kooringal Stud.

The histories of Kangaroo March soldiers Harry Gill and Archie Box were read, along with Wallacetown men Gilbert Pratt and Alexander McKenzie.

The march left Illabo on Thursday for Bethungra before heading to Cootamundra.