Yesterday, we attended the Dawn Service, held at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne…an amazing experience that everyone should do at least once in their lives. The Shrine itself is imposing…built on top of a man made hill, looking directly up St Kilda Road towards the city… This iconic building was originally built after the […]
Like many other Australians and New Zealanders, our Anzac Day started very early as we joined the huge crowd that went to the Dawn Service at the Shrine in Melbourne. When I was younger, I had always wanted to attend this service…and now I can say that this was the third time we have been. […]
On the 25th April each year, we stop to remember the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. We also remember all Australians who have served for this country and who died in war or while on operational service. And one of the traditions of Anzac Day is the playing of the Last Post….a […]
Today is Anzac Day….25th April….a day which we stop to remember those who have fallen for their country, and honour those who serve. This year has an extra significance, as it marks the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. The last few years, we have got up early to go to the Dawn Service […]