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Remembrance Day

Originally called Armistice Day, this day commemorated the end of the hostilities for the Great War (World War I), the signing of the armistice, which occurred on 11 November 1918 - the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. After the end of World ...

The Last Post - Stories from Australia's Culture Portal

Chief Petty Officer Andrew Stapleton plays the Last Post at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Baghdad, 2004. The Australian War Memorial, in its section on the Anzac Day Tradition, says 'The Last Post is the trumpet or bugle call sounded at 10 pm each night ...

ANZAC Day - Australia's Culture Portal

On 25 April every year, Australians commemorate ANZAC Day. During the Second World War, ANZAC Day became a day on which the lives of all Australians lost in war time were remembered. Commemorative services are held at dawn on 25 April, the time of the o...

The Boer War - Australia's Culture Portal

Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial: P01065.001. Over 16,000 Australian troops served in the Boer war. Matthews, Australian Light Horse in Boer War uniform. ...

The Japanese bombing of Darwin and northern Australia - Australia's Culture Portal

Merchant vessels Barossa and Neptuna burning in Darwin Harbour near the jetty after receiving direct hits during the first Japanese air raid on 19 February 1942. During the Second World War, the Japanese flew 64 raids on Darwin and 33 raids on other targ...

Charles Kingsford Smith - Australia's Culture Portal

Unknown, Portrait of Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith, between 1919 and 1927. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's love of excitement led to career as a pilot. Charles Kingsford Smith was born in Hamilton (a suburb of Brisbane), Queensland, in 1897. ...

The Battle of Long Tan - Australia's Culture Portal

Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial: P01404.028. One of the most well-known Australian engagements of the Vietnam War was the Battle of Long Tan, 17-20 August 1966. Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial: COL/67/0140/VN. ...

Military music - Australia's Culture Portal

Military bands have accompanied Australian ceremonies, parades, church services, mess dinners and performed at concerts on innumerable occasions since then. Band musicians and band music owe a great deal to Australia's Salvation Army. Other Australian p...

Sacred places - Australian battlefield pilgrimages - Australia's Culture Portal

Image courtesy of AAP Images. For many Australians, the experience of visiting a place where Australians died and suffered during war is a reminder of the real meaning of the day. Defence Minister Robert Hill and Captain Nick Berry during ANZAC day dawn ...

Women in action - Australia's Culture Portal

Image courtesy of Australian War Memorial: VIC1426. The involvement of Australian women as nurses in war began in 1898 with the formation of the Australian Nursing Service of New South Wales, from which sixty nurses served in The Boer War. According to th...

Women in wartime - Australia's Culture Portal

Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial. The involvement of Australian women in each war is closely connected to their role in society at different times, and the nature of each war. Australia has been involved in a number of wars including The Boer...

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On the Department's website you can find out about the Deapartment and it's services which include: pensions, health and housing for Veterans of War. You can also access the online information system DVA Facts, information about the Australian Office of W

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Remembrance Day   (website Culture Portal )

Originally called Armistice Day, this day commemorated the end of the hostilities for the Great War (World War I), the signing of the armistice, which occurred on 11 November 1918 - the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. After the end of World ...

Remembrance Day Tradition   (website Australian Government Department of Defence )

1946-11-10. Wreaths cover the Stone of Remembrance after the first Remembrance Day ceremony in front of the Australian War Memorial. >In Australia on the 75th anniversary of the armistice, 11 November 1993, Remembrance Day ceremonies again became the foc...

- Police Remembrance Day   (website Canberra - Australia's Capital National Capital Authority )

Kings Park is situated on the Northern Shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Accessed via Kings Avenue, Kings Park is close to Aspen Island and the National Carillon. BBQ facilities and public toilets are easily accessed from nearby car parking areas....

Events by Category - Police Remembrance Day   (website Canberra - Australia's Capital National Capital Authority )

Kings Park is situated on the Northern Shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Accessed via Kings Avenue, Kings Park is close to Aspen Island and the National Carillon. BBQ facilities and public toilets are easily accessed from nearby car parking areas....

Upcoming Events - Police Remembrance Day   (website Canberra - Australia's Capital National Capital Authority )

Kings Park is situated on the Northern Shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Accessed via Kings Avenue, Kings Park is close to Aspen Island and the National Carillon. BBQ facilities and public toilets are easily accessed from nearby car parking areas....

- Police Remembrance Day   (website Canberra - Australia's Capital National Capital Authority )

Kings Park is situated on the Northern Shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Accessed via Kings Avenue, Kings Park is close to Aspen Island and the National Carillon. BBQ facilities and public toilets are easily accessed from nearby car parking areas....

Upcoming Events - Police Remembrance Day   (website Canberra - Australia's Capital National Capital Authority )

Kings Park is situated on the Northern Shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Accessed via Kings Avenue, Kings Park is close to Aspen Island and the National Carillon. BBQ facilities and public toilets are easily accessed from nearby car parking areas....

Events by Category - Police Remembrance Day   (website Canberra - Australia's Capital National Capital Authority )

Kings Park is situated on the Northern Shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Accessed via Kings Avenue, Kings Park is close to Aspen Island and the National Carillon. BBQ facilities and public toilets are easily accessed from nearby car parking areas....

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