ANZAC Cottage is proud to participate in Open House Perth again this year, from 10.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13.
In its centenary year, ANZAC Cottage will continue to commemorate its humble beginnings and the lost servicemen that gave rise to its creation, on Saturday, November 12, at 10:45am when the Friends of ANZAC Cottage will conduct a Remembrance Ceremony in the front garden of the Cottage.
Remembrance embraced
For forty-eight years after his receipt of the Cottage, returned wounded World War I soldier, Private John Porter rose at 4:30am raising the flag at the Cottage's flagpole in acknowledgement and respect for his fellow servicemen. The flagpole itself has an interesting story as it commemorates a young soldier who gave his life at Gallipoli.
John Porter with two old friends enjoying the front garden of ANZAC Cottage large image
The Friends of ANZAC Cottage have followed this tradition, holding a short ceremony annually, as a tribute to …show more content…
Take a personal tour of the Cottage and discover its unique story. large image
As part of the Open House Perth program inspect ANZAC Cottage and have your questions answered by a descendant of John Porter, the lucky recipient of the Cottage 100 years ago. Tours of the Cottage and the opportunity to hear the Cottage's unique story will feature on both Open Days.
Entry is free with afternoon tea available for a gold coin donation.
If you would like to know more about this event or information about ANZAC Cottage, check out their Facebook page, email chapan@highway1.com.au, call Anne on 0411 445 582, and while you are at it, check out this article about the Cottage.
Images are courtesy of the Friends of ANZAC Cottage unless otherwise noted. Artwork is by John
In its centenary year, ANZAC Cottage will continue to commemorate its humble beginnings and the lost servicemen that gave rise to its creation, on Saturday, November 12, at 10:45am when the Friends of ANZAC Cottage will conduct a Remembrance Ceremony in the front garden of the Cottage.
Remembrance embraced
For forty-eight years after his receipt of the Cottage, returned wounded World War I soldier, Private John Porter rose at 4:30am raising the flag at the Cottage's flagpole in acknowledgement and respect for his fellow servicemen. The flagpole itself has an interesting story as it commemorates a young soldier who gave his life at Gallipoli.
John Porter with two old friends enjoying the front garden of ANZAC Cottage large image
The Friends of ANZAC Cottage have followed this tradition, holding a short ceremony annually, as a tribute to …show more content…
Take a personal tour of the Cottage and discover its unique story. large image
As part of the Open House Perth program inspect ANZAC Cottage and have your questions answered by a descendant of John Porter, the lucky recipient of the Cottage 100 years ago. Tours of the Cottage and the opportunity to hear the Cottage's unique story will feature on both Open Days.
Entry is free with afternoon tea available for a gold coin donation.
If you would like to know more about this event or information about ANZAC Cottage, check out their Facebook page, email chapan@highway1.com.au, call Anne on 0411 445 582, and while you are at it, check out this article about the Cottage.
Images are courtesy of the Friends of ANZAC Cottage unless otherwise noted. Artwork is by John