A RECORD crowd turned out to pay their respects at George Town on Anzac Day, with the RSL club packed after the town's two services.
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Organisers estimated more than 750 people attended the dawn service, while 1500 took part in the parade and 11am service.
The record numbers have been attributed to the centenary year and also because it may be the last time that the RSL club is open in the East Tamar town.
The club shut its doors last month after the George Town RSL sub-branch went into administration.
Saturday's opening was a special occasion and may be the last time the R&SLA Sub-Branch Ladies Auxiliary will use the kitchen.
Auxiliary president Pat Cracks said 175 people turned up for Anzac Day breakfast which was "a lot more" than they were expecting.
She said it would be a shame if the club shut forever.
A George Town Avenue of Honour was also unveiled as part of the 11am Anzac Day service, with 200 white crosses planted behind the cenotaph.
Each cross featured the name of a man from the district who served in World War I and former RSL sub-branch members who had passed away.
George Town Mayor Bridget Archer said 32 men were listed on memorial boards as having enlisted in World War I from the area.