Elisha, Murray, Caleb and Gabriel Sibbison in their festive best.
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Lua Ikenasio
The skies cleared on Sunday, December 21, in time for the Salvation Army Rochester’s annual carols by candlelight.
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As the storm rolled out, Rochester residents made their way to Windridge Oval for an evening of carolling.
Dominic and Jordyn Radic joined in with the carols.
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Lua Ikenasio
As the Salvation Army band performed Christmas favourites, the crowd sang along using the song sheets provided.
A few attendees got a chance to shine during the nativity play, where they dressed up and re-enacted the story of Jesus’ birth.
Three Salvation Army members did a special dance to Rocking around the Christmas Tree with tinsel-decorated tambourines.
A special tambourine performance by Salvation Army members.
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Lua Ikenasio
The Billabong Ranch was also on site, entertaining children with its range of animals.
Holy Trinity Reverend Samuel Kelly was among the performers, sharing a few songs from well-known Christian artists.
Rev Samuel also shared a special Christmas message with guests, highlighting the links between the Christmas symbols we know today and their link to Jesus Christ.
Everyone paused for a minute of silence and lit their candles in honour of those lost to the shootings in Bondi Beach.
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Lua Ikenasio
At 6.47pm, everyone lit their candles and paused for a minute of silence to honour the lives lost during the tragic Bondi shootings that occurred on Sunday, December 14.
For the remainder of the evening, guests enjoyed more carols and a free barbecue.
Bill Daglish and Lynette Brown helped out on the day.
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Lua Ikenasio
Merlinda and Tim Lahye enjoyed the event.
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Lua Ikenasio
Maddie Keenan, Louie Pang and Jan Keenan.
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Lua Ikenasio
Children get involved in the nativity play, dressing up as shepherds and wise men.
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Lua Ikenasio
Many of the carols were performed by the Salvation Army band.
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Lua Ikenasio
Fr Samuel Kelly performed a few songs.
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Lua Ikenasio
Jayme and Korowi Kot had fun at the Billabong Ranch.
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Lua Ikenasio
Purdey and Penny Macmillan enjoy sausage sandwiches.
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Lua Ikenasio
Dulaj Peries and Stefania Fernando are comfy at the carols.
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Lua Ikenasio
Nathan and Skyler Radic are all smiles.
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Kayla, Troy, Poppy, Phoebe and Lucy Baker enjoy a family day out.
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Allan Macdonald, Justin Weeks and Wayne Searle man the free barbecue.
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The Billabong Ranch was popular with the kids.
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Lua Ikenasio
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