The Shrine

Anzac Day 2016 – Lest We Forget

April 25, 2016 By Sarah in General, Melbourne, Vintage Tags: Anzac Day, Anzac Day 2016, Dawn Service, Lest we forget, Melbourne, The Shrine

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. […]

Anzac Day – The Last Post

April 24, 2016 By Sarah in General, Melbourne, Music Tags: Anzac Day, Anzac Day 2016, Lest we forget, Melbourne, The Last Post, The Shrine

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 […]