Category Archives: ANZAC Day

ANZAC DAY

Posted on April 24, 2013 by FFFAIF

98th Anniversary of Gallipoli Landing 25th APRIL 2013 Read more about Anzac Day and it’s traditions by visiting the Australian War Memorial website. Read about and watch the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial by clicking here.

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ANZAC Day in Gallipoli & France

Posted on April 15, 2012 by FFFAIF

Are you planning to be in Gallipoli or France for Anzac Day? STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR ANZAC DAY IN GALLIPOLI & FRANCE  Ahead of Anzac Day 2012, Secretary for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Mr Ian Campbell encouraged Australians … Continue reading →

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ANZAC DAY 2011

Posted on May 4, 2011 by FFFAIF

ANZAC Day and Easter Celebrations coincided this year resulting in a series of ANZAC Commemorations being held on alternative dates as well as the traditional 25th April. In Fromelles, France the inaugural Dawn Service was held on 21st April 2011. … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day 2011: France

Posted on May 4, 2011 by FFFAIF

The following report comes from FFFAIF French member Yves Fohlen who attended the Dawn Service at Villers Bretonneux. Yves has been present at each of the official services held at Villers Bretonneux. Although long before these services were conducted, Yves … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day 2011: Belgium

Posted on May 4, 2011 by FFFAIF

ANZAC Day in Belgium commenced with a Dawn Service at British New Buttes Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke. Photo: Dawn Service New Buttes Cemetery Polygon Wood Zonnebeke Belgium [Johan Durnez] Read about this service as seen through the eyes of FFFAIF member Johan … Continue reading →

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Anzac Day in Brisbane

Posted on May 26, 2010 by FFFAIF

The following photo report of Anzac Day in Brisbane 2010 was provided to the Families and Friends of First AIF by member Matt Smith. Photo: Dawn Service at Brisbane’s Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Square Photo: Inspecting the wreaths laid during the Dawn … Continue reading →

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*Anzac Day in Canberra

Posted on May 18, 2010 by FFFAIF

Families and Friends of First AIF member Kerry Patman from Sydney has written this report on her Anzac Day experience at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra: Photo: Entrance to Australian War Memorial Canberra  early on Anzac Day I have not … Continue reading →

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Anzac Day in Sydney

Posted on May 6, 2010 by FFFAIF

The overcast weather did not deter an enthusiastic crowd from lining the streets of Sydney to cheer the veterans as they marched. FFFAIF member Stuart Curry with a number of supporters dressed for the occasion in historic uniforms offered their support for … Continue reading →

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Anzac Day in Dubai

Posted on May 4, 2010 by FFFAIF

This report was kindly supplied by an Aussie ”friend of the First AIF” living in Dubai: Waking up in Dubai you never expect to see rain, but like Sydney rain fell on Anzac Day morning from the skies of Dubai. We … Continue reading →

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Anzac Day Belgium Pt 2

Posted on May 4, 2010 by FFFAIF

Families and Friends of the First AIF members Ivan and Marie-Claire Sinnaeve attended the Anzac Day Service held at the Menin Gate in Ieper and provided the photos in this report. The crowd at Menin Gate began to gather early … Continue reading →

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