Remembrance Day Ceremony at ANZAC Cottage
A field of white crosses and red poppies
All are invited to attend the ceremony and the opportunity to place a poppy in the Field of Remembrance.
ANZAC Cottage will once again honour its humble beginnings and the lost servicemen and women that gave rise to its creation, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:45am, when the Friends of ANZAC Cottage will conduct a Remembrance Ceremony in the front garden of this historic Cottage.
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marks a significant day in the history of World War I - the end of the 'war to end all wars'. Each year, the Friends of ANZAC Cottage observe Remembrance Day, which now encompasses all of the conflicts involving our defence forces, with a special Remembrance …show more content…
Tours of the Cottage and the opportunity to hear talks on the Cottage's connections to World War II, at 1:30pm and 3:30pm, will be features of both Open Days. The children are remembered, as the popular poppy making activity will extend over both days.
The ANZAC Flag
he unique ANZAC Flag atop flagpole with an interesting history.
The ANZAC Flag dates from 1916, when the flag was raised at 5:00pm on February 12, 1916 - the day that ANZAC Cottage was constructed. It is believed that this flag is unique, in that additions and alterations to the flag are illegal, being fashioned before this law was passed. Interestingly, the flagpole itself has its own story, commemorating a young soldier who gave his life at Gallipoli, adding special significance to the ceremony and the commemoration.
The Soldier's Queen, Mrs Charlie Roberts raises the ANZAC flag at ANZAC Cottage at 5:00pm on February 12, 1916. large image
A personal connection
In memory of Private John Porter, the recipient of ANZAC Cottage.
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A field of white crosses and red poppies
All are invited to attend the ceremony and the opportunity to place a poppy in the Field of Remembrance.
ANZAC Cottage will once again honour its humble beginnings and the lost servicemen and women that gave rise to its creation, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:45am, when the Friends of ANZAC Cottage will conduct a Remembrance Ceremony in the front garden of this historic Cottage.
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marks a significant day in the history of World War I - the end of the 'war to end all wars'. Each year, the Friends of ANZAC Cottage observe Remembrance Day, which now encompasses all of the conflicts involving our defence forces, with a special Remembrance …show more content…
Tours of the Cottage and the opportunity to hear talks on the Cottage's connections to World War II, at 1:30pm and 3:30pm, will be features of both Open Days. The children are remembered, as the popular poppy making activity will extend over both days.
The ANZAC Flag
he unique ANZAC Flag atop flagpole with an interesting history.
The ANZAC Flag dates from 1916, when the flag was raised at 5:00pm on February 12, 1916 - the day that ANZAC Cottage was constructed. It is believed that this flag is unique, in that additions and alterations to the flag are illegal, being fashioned before this law was passed. Interestingly, the flagpole itself has its own story, commemorating a young soldier who gave his life at Gallipoli, adding special significance to the ceremony and the commemoration.
The Soldier's Queen, Mrs Charlie Roberts raises the ANZAC flag at ANZAC Cottage at 5:00pm on February 12, 1916. large image
A personal connection
In memory of Private John Porter, the recipient of ANZAC Cottage.
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