ANZAC Day 2012 Dawn Service
Find all the details about the official Anzac Day Commemorations on the Western Front (Somme and beyond) which are conducted by the Australian Government and local communities.
The meaning of ANZAC ?
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The Anzac tradition—the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today—was established on 25 April 1915 when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.The men who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula created a legend, adding the word ‘Anzac’ to their vocabulary and creating the notion of the Anzac spirit. In 1916, the first anniversary of the landing was observed in Australia, New Zealand and England and by troops in Egypt. That year, 25 April was officially named ‘Anzac Day’ by the Acting Prime Minister, George Pearce. By the 1920s, Anzac Day ceremonies were held throughout Australia. All States had designated Anzac Day as a public holiday |
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Every 25 April, we celebrate the ANZAC DAY at the Australian National Memorial of Villers-Bretonneux. |
The details for the official commemorative services are:
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> Anzac Day Dawn Service 25 April 2012
- 3.30 am : site opens Venue : The Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux |
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>Anzac Day Ceremony 25 April 2012 8.40 am : Ceremony commences Venue : French Monument, Town Centre >Sadlier Stokes Scholarship Presentation followed by Commemorative Concert by l'Ensemble Musical de Corbie Date, Monday, 25 April 2011 9.30 am Venue : Market Hall |
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> 25 April 2012 |
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The Franco-Australian Museum will be open on April 25th, from 7.00 am to 5.30 pm nonstop. |
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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