ANZAC Day Services in Perth

ANZAC Day is a solemn time to remember those who gave their lives in past wars. Check out our list of ANZAC-themed events around Perth, which include parades, services, breakfasts, and more. There’s sure to be something to suit everyone.

ANZAC Day Sunset Service Bellevue

BLACKBOY HILL GREENMOUNT

ANZAC Day Sunset Service on 24th of April at 1730 hrs.

Dawn Service on 25th of April at 0600 am. March and Service at 12 noon with refreshments and lunch at Bellevue RSL Hall, 2 Purton Place.

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Wadjemup / Rottnest Island ANZAC Dusk Service 2024

Join us to reflect and pay your respects on the eve of ANZAC Day, with a service conducted as the sun sets over the island.

ANZAC Day holds a special place on the Wadjemup / Rottnest Island calendar. With a long military history, we commemorate all Australians who have served and continue to serve.

Everyone is welcome to attend the free dusk service, however registrations are required. An ANZAC Day Dawn Service will also be held on Thursday 25 April at 6 am. For further information, or to register to attend this event visit rottnestisland.com/anzacservices

Wednesday 24 April Dusk Service

5:45 pm, Thomson Lawn

As the sun sets over the island, pay your respects on the eve of ANZAC Day.

Explore the History of Rottnest Island

In recognition of the day, we invite you to arrive early to learn more about the history of the island, including its pivotal role in WWI and WWII military operations. Join a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable guides from the Rottnest Voluntary Guides Association, visit Wadjemup Museum or explore the Bofors Gun Display on Thomson Lawn.

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Anzac Day Services Bunbury

BUNBURY WAR MEMORIAL, VICTORIA STREET, BUNBURY WA

Bunbury RSL Dawn Service 6:00AM. Parade fall in at Bunbury RSL, 19 Spencer Street, Bunbury at 5:45 AM.

RSL Hall open at 4:30 AM, tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits provided by Bunbury RSL.

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ANZAC Day Services Collie

COLLIE SOLDIERS PARK

ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Collie Soldiers Park 0530hr.

Form up at Coles carpark 1040hrs – Step off 1045hrs – (Coles Carpark to Soldiers Park). ANZAC Day morning service 1100hrs Soldiers Park Collie – followed by fellowship at RSL Club, two up commences 1300hrs.

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ANZAC Day Dawn Service North Beach

NORTH BEACH MEMORIAL, CHARLES RILEY MEMORIAL RESERVE, KITCHENER STREET, NORTH BEACH

ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 05:45 am. All service, ex-service and members of the community are invited to attend this free commemorative event.

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Lancelin & Coastal Districts Anzac Services

HAROLD PARK, LANCELIN WA

0545 for 0600 Harold Park, Lancelin, post service march to Tavern for Gunfire Breakfast and Flypast. Plenty of parking, wheelchair access. Gunfire Breakfast 0700.

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Joondalup ANZAC Day Services

OCEAN REEF SEA SPORTS CLUB

ANZAC Day Dawn Services available at the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club from 0545 am and the War Memorial at Central Park Joondalup from 0545 am.

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Esperance Anzac Day Services

MEMORIAL PARK, DEMPSTER STREET, ESPERANCE WA

ANZAC Day Dawn Service commences at 5.50 a.m. March off from Post Office at 5.45 a.m.

Second event commences at 10.45 a.m. March off from town centre at 10.40 a.m.

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Dawesville Dawn Service

DAWESVILLE WAR MEMORIAL

Dawn service at the memorial on Estuary drive Dawesville commencing at 5:40 am.

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Fremantle Anzac Day

Fremantle is a unique location to honour Anzac Day as it was the last Australian experience many soldiers and sailors had before departing our shores to join the war effort overseas. Anzac Day will commence with a traditional silent Anzac Day Dawn service at the Fremantle War Memorial, home to the plaques honouring the 849 Fremantle servicemen and women who failed to return from WW1. The Fallen Soldier War Memorial in North Fremantle will hold a community service following the Dawn service. The morning commemorations will conclude with the traditional Anzac Day March through the streets of Fremantle finishing at Walyalup Koort.

Dawn service – Fremantle War Memorial, Monument Hill

Commencing at 5.50am, a silent Dawn service will be held at Fremantle War Memorial on Monument Hill to commemorate our soldiers lost. The Fremantle War Memorial Dawn service will also be live streamed to allow people to pay their respects from home. Click the play button on the day:

North Fremantle Service – Fallen Soldiers Memorial Park

Commencing at 9am at the Fallen Soldier Memorial, corner of Queen Victoria Street and Harvest Road. Gather around Fremantle’s first war memorial for the service hosted by the Bicton/Palmyra RSL Sub-Branch.

Anzac Day March – Streets of Fremantle

Commencing at 10.15am, the Anzac Day march will commence fall out from Pioneer Park, continue down Market Street through Henderson St Mall and William Street and conclude at Walyalup Koort.

Make your Mark in our Poppy Installation – Walyalup Koort

Imagine a sea of poppies, sprawling across the grass slope of Walyalup Koort! Join us with artist, Michael Alvares, who will be crafting recycled bottles into 400 of these symbolic flowers with the help of our community. Take part in a workshop from 9.30am – 11.30am and make your own poppy which can join the spinning display on the grass to form a unique Anzac Day display.

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ANZAC Day Services Busselton

TBC PENDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WAR MEMORIAL. WILL EITHER BE AT VICTORIA SQUARE (OLD) OR ROTARY PARK OF REMEMBRANCE (NEW).

ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 0545.

Form up for the March at 0900. Morning Service at 0945.

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ANZAC Day Bullsbrook

ANZAC Day – A short street march will commence at 5:45am, followed by the Dawn Service at 6:00am and Gunfire Breakfast. Parking in the rear street (Eden Drive) and rear street park behind the RSL.

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ANZAC Day Dawn Service Beverley

MEMORIAL, VINCENT ST BEVERLEY WA

ANZAC Day Dawn service at Memorial from 0545 followed by Gunfire Breakfast.

Additional service at the memorial from 1045 followed by refreshments at RSL Hall, 50 Forrest St.

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Anzac Day Dawn Service

Commemorate the ANZACs and all those that have served Australia and New Zealand. Presented by the Eastern Regional RSL with assistance from the City of Bayswater.

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Anzac Day Dawn Service Narrogin

An Anzac Dawn Service will commence at 5.50am at Memorial Park, Narrogin.

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ANZAC Day 2024 Albany

ANZAC Day has special significance in Albany as it is purportedly the site of Australia’s first Dawn Service conducted by Padre White.

Albany’s RSL sub-branch with support from the City of Albany will deliver the Dawn and Commemorative Services this year, which will include the traditional Gunfire Breakfast and Troop March.

This year’s commemorations will be completely open to the public with no ticketing requirements to attend the main services.

TRADITIONAL ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE

Date: Thursday, 25 April Time: 5.30am – 6.00am Venue: Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, Mount Clarence

DAWN SERVICE SHUTTLE BUSES

Date: Thursday, 25 April Start Time: From 3.30am at 15-minute intervals

Pick Up Location: Albany Entertainment Centre or Middleton Beach Bus Port

DAWN SERVICE LIVESTREAM (ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE)

Date: Thursday, 25 April Time: 5.00am – 6.00am Venue: Albany Entertainment Centre

DAWN SERVICE LIVESTREAM (ANZAC PEACE PARK)

Date: Thursday, 25 April Time: 5.00am – 6.00am Venue: Anzac Peace Park

The Anzac Dawn Service will also be livestreamed on the City of Albany YouTube and Facebook page.

GUNFIRE BREAKFAST

One of the traditions of Anzac Day is the ‘gunfire breakfast’ (coffee with rum added to it) which occurs shortly after many dawn ceremonies and recalls the ‘breakfast’ taken by many soldiers before facing battle. The traditional gunfire breakfast will be held at the Albany Entertainment Centre for a $5 donation to the RSL.

Date: Thursday, 25 April Time: 6.00am – 8.30am Venue: Albany Entertainment Centre

ANZAC DAY TROOP MARCH

Traditional RSL Parade along York Street in Albany.

Date: Thursday, 25 April Time: 10.00am -10.30am Venue: York Street, Albany

COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE

Date: Thursday, 25 April Time: 10.30am – 11.30am Venue: Anzac Peace Park

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ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE 2024

Location: State War Memorial, Kings Park, Perth WA Date: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Time: 5:30 am – 7:00 am On ANZAC Day 2024, thousands of Western Australians will gather at sunrise to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. In the half-light people of all ages and backgrounds will listen to inspiring words, join together to sing, and pause in silence to reflect and remember the sacrifices made by our brave men and women. The Dawn service is open to all who wish to join together in the beauty of Kings Park, share the sunrise, and commemorate ANZAC Day.

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ANZAC Day Services Capel

PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH FORESHORE

ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 6:00 am.

Followed by March at 10:30 am and 11:00am Service at Cenotaph RSL Hall.

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Wanneroo ANZAC Dawn Service

MEMORIAL PARK, WANNEROO WA 6065

All are welcome to the ANZAC Dawn Service, commencing at 5:45 am.

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Wagin Dawn Service

Wagin April 25th 0600 hrs Dawn Service. Ample parking with wheel chair access.

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Pinjarra ANZAC Day Dawn Service

PINJARRA WAR MEMORIAL CNR HENRY & MURRAY STREET

ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 6:00 am followed by Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL Hall.

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Northam Anzac Day Dawn Service

FITZGERALD STREET NORTHAM

6.00 am Dawn Service Memorial Fitzgerald Street Northam followed by Gunfire Breakfast.

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Mt Barker ANZAC Day Services

MT BARKER WAR MEMORIAL ON MEMORIAL RD, MT BARKER WA

ANZAC Day Dawn Service commencing 06:15, followed by an additional ANZAC Day Service and March at 10:00, and a Gunfire Breakfast at the Mt Barker RSL facility.

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ANZAC Day Services City of Geraldton

DURLACHER ST AND CHAPMAN RD TO BIRDWOOD HOUSE

ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 0600 and Main Service at 1100.

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ANZAC Day Service Ballajura

ANZAC Day Service commences at 0600 hrs. Join us at Ballajura Community College Peace Park Illawarra Cres Ballajura WA.

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ANZAC Day Dawn Service Bicton

EDINBURGH HALL, 30B FOSS STREET, BICTON WA 6157

ANZAC Day Dawn Service commencing at 6:00 am in front of RSL, followed by a light Gunfire Breakfast. Road will be blocked off and parking is available opposite the RSL.

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ANZAC Day Sunset Service Bellevue

BLACKBOY HILL GREENMOUNT

ANZAC Day Sunset Service on 24th of April at 1730 hrs.

Dawn Service on 25th of April at 0600 am. March and Service at 12 noon with refreshments and lunch at Bellevue RSL Hall, 2 Purton Place.

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Anzac Day 2024 Applecross

Sunday 21 April. ANZAC Service. City of Melville Memorial. Wireless Hill, Ardross. Marchers gather at 10:15am. Service starts at 10:30am. On the 25th April at 6:00 am, ANZAC Day Dawn Service and gunfire breakfast. At RSL Hall, 98 Kintail Rd, Applecross.

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ANZAC Day 2024 – Town of Victoria Park

Join us on Thursday 25 April for ANZAC Day

This special, commemorative service will commence at 6am in the Victoria Park Memorial Gardens, followed by a gunfire breakfast provided by Victoria Park Rotary and the Lions Club of Victoria Park.

Please note a road closure will be in place on Albany Highway, from Harvey Street to Harper Street.

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Seabird Anzac Day Dawn Service

Time: 6:00am Location: Seabird Venue: Seabird Hall Cost: Free

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Wadjemup/Rottnest Island Anzac Day Services

ANZAC Day holds a special place on the Rottnest Island calendar. With a long military history, we commemorate all who have served and continue to serve. Wadjemup / Rottnest Island played an important role in the First and Second World Wars, and there are many places of historical significance that can still be seen on the island today. Many generations of families also hold an important connection to the island with ancestors who were stationed on the island during WWI and WWII. Join us to reflect and mark this important day of remembrance with services on the foreshore of Thomson Bay. A dusk service will be held at 5:45 pm on Wednesday 24 April and a dawn service will be held at 6 am on Thursday 25 April. This event is free, but registration is required. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult. Registrations are now open. Register for:

Dusk Service – Wednesday 24 April, 5:45 pm
ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Thursday 25 April, 6 am

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Anzac Day 2024 – City of South Perth

Join us at South Perth Memorial Gardens as we remember together and reflect on the brave men and women who have made so many sacrifices for our freedoms.

Led by the local South Perth and Victoria Park RSL Sub branch and supported by Lotterywest, the service will feature a march, laying of wreaths and flag ceremony. Following commemorations, morning tea will be served in the South Perth Community Hall.

Everyone is welcome and we invite the entire community to join us on this important day. Even if you haven’t participated in an ANZAC Day Service before, we encourage you to attend, listen, and learn about those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

The event is free, with no bookings required. Seating and ACROD parking available.

Schedule 6.45–7am Mounting of the Catafalque Party

7–7.45am March and service

7.45–9am Morning tea

Road closures Road and bus stop closures will be in place from 6am-10am on Tuesday morning 25 April to support the march. A section of Sandgate Street near the Civic Centre will be closed in both directions and South Terrace will be closed on way. Signage and detours will be in place.

Bus stops 11905, 11906 and 11907 along bus route 34 will be closed during the service.

Parking The upper carpark at the Civic Centre will be reserved for permit and ACROD permit holders only. General event parking will be at the lower carpark and overflow parking will be available off Sandgate Street. Please follow the directions of the City’s rangers and traffic managers.

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Anzac Day 2024 – Town of Cottesloe

The Cottesloe RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Service to remember those who served and lost their lives will be held on Thursday, 25 April at Cottesloe Civic Centre, with a parade to the Main Lawn.

The service includes the parade, raising of the flag, wreath laying, prayers, readings and the Last Post.

All members of the community are welcome and are invited to lay a wreath, flowers, or sprig of rosemary at the service. Following the service a simple breakfast will be served.

Parade assembles at 6.45am at the South Gate (opposite Loma Street), Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe.

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Osborne Park Anzac Day Service

Osborne Park RSL Sub Branch

129 MAIN STREET OSBORNE PARK

ANZAC Day veterans march, parade and Dawn Service 6:30 – 7:30 am, followed by sausage sizzle.

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ANZAC DAY GUNFIRE BREAKFAST 2024

Location: Government House Gardens, St Georges Tce Perth Date: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Time: 7:00 am – 9:00 am On ANZAC Day 2024, the Government House Gardens will host a barbeque breakfast. Connect with the WA Veteran community at the annual ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast before heading to St Georges Terrace for the March. ‍ The Gunfire Breakfast tradition dates back to the 1890’s, where ‘gunfire’ referred to an early morning mix of rum and black tea, to provide a dash of courage before a day on the battlefield. The concoction started with English Army Soldiers and was quickly adopted by the Australian and New Zealand soldiers. RSLWA in collaboration with the Rotary Club will provide breakfast for a gold coin donation.

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Mt Lawley ANZAC Day Service

CNR QUEENS CRESCENT AND LAWLEY CRESCENT, MT LAWLEY

ANZAC Day Service – arrive at 07:45 for 08:00 start. Sausage Sizzle and coffee van available to public from 07:00.

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Subiaco – Shenton Park ANZAC Day Services

240 ONSLOW RD, SHENTON PARK WA 6008

ANZAC Day services at Shenton Park Community Centre and the Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial in Subiaco.

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Three Springs Anzac Day

THREE SPRINGS HOTEL, 56 RAILWAY ROAD, THREE SPRINGS WA 6519

Carnamah 0715 followed by sausage sizzle breakfast. Ts Morrow Navel Cadets, Military Vehicles Display, Flyover by vintage aircraft. Mounted Horses. Parking available and wheelchair access.

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ANZAC Day March and Service – City of Canning

Thursday 25 April 2024, 7.30am – 10am Civic Amphitheatre and Gardens, Cannington Run in partnership with the Canning Sub-Branch of the Returned & Services League, the City will run an ANZAC Day march and services to commemorate our brave soldiers and their families. Featuring musical performances, hymns, a Wreath Laying Ceremony, followed by refreshments.

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ANZAC Day Ceremony 2024 – Town of Cambridge

The RSL Cambridge Sub Branch and the Town of Cambridge will hold their annual ANZAC Day service on 25 April. The service will start with a parade at 7.50am, followed by a remembrance ceremony at the West Leederville Memorial Gardens and Cenotaph at 8.00am. On the day, Cambridge Street (between Kerr and Abbotsford streets) will be closed from 7.30am to 9.30am to ensure a quiet and reflective ceremony. Free parking will be available from 7.00am to 12.00noon on Abbotsford Street and Holyrood Street. Carpark L20 (near Leederville Sporting Club) will also be free, but please arrive before road closures are in place to ensure access.

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Anzac Day 2024 – Town of Claremont

Join us on this special day as we commemorate the lives of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country.

This event will take place at Claremont Park and include an official service along with participation from Mayor Jock Barker and the Claremont RSL.

Local primary school children, cadets and veterans will also be laying wreaths.

Music and performances will form part of the event proceedings.

Following the official proceedings, the Claremont Nedlands Lions Club will be hosting a BBQ breakfast (gold coin donation – available until 9am) for those attending to enjoy along with the Claremont Concert Band providing post-ceremony entertainment.

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THE MARCH – ANZAC DAY PERTH 2024

Location: St Georges Tce, Perth WA Date: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am With more than 62,000 veterans in Western Australia, the ANZAC Day March in the City of Perth is a chance to recognise our service people as they march alongside their mates in a show of camaraderie and commemoration. ANZAC Day marches are held around the country, from the smallest towns to our largest. ‍ Join us as we acknowledge the families of servicemen and women who have served and died in all conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The public is encouraged to come and watch the March and pay their respects to the service people marching and those they represent.

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Gunners Park Anzac Day Service

Commemorate ANZAC Day in Guildford Hosted by the Eastern Regional RSL and others and Supported by the City of Swan Service begins at 0900.

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Nedlands Anzac Morning Service

NEDLANDS WAR MEMORIAL. CNR WARATAH AVE & BIRDWOOD PARADE

ANZAC MORNING SERVICE 09:00HRS.

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Anzac Day ABC Perth Broadcast

No matter where you are on Anzac Day this year, you can commemorate April 25th with the ABC and our broadcast coverage of dawn services and events.

Join us as we pay tribute to our Anzacs, and tune into coverage throughout the day across ABC Radio, the ABC listen app, ABC TV and ABC iview.

Find out more about national and local coverage: https://ab.co/4amGE01

Tune in via the ABC listen app: https://bit.ly/4asGZyr

Stream on ABC iview: http://ab.co/iview

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ANZAC DAY 2024 FAMILY & MATESHIP EVENT

Location: Langley Park Date: Thursday 25 April 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ‍ Journey on to Langley Park to relax with family and friends after the ANZAC Day March. This event is free entry, and open to all service and non-service people alike. Enjoy live music, food vans, drinks, and activities for children. This family-friendly event presents interactive military vehicles and commemorative activities for all ages.

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ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage 2024

ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage is an evocative event held at the first World War 1 memorial built in Western Australia. Highlighted with a ceremony at sunset, the event is family and community based with information and activities for all to commemorate this important day in the Australian calendar.

ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage, an event held annually by the Friends of ANZAC Cottage, is designed to reflect the origins of the Cottage, which was built with volunteer labour, skills and donations in 1916. There will be the opportunity to visit the Cottage and discover the unique story of its origins and of the dedicated people who undertook this imaginative project. Displays and photographs will provide information and stories that promote understanding and appreciation of both the servicemen and women as well as the community’s struggles throughout World War I Each year, the Friends of ANZAC Cottage ensures that the younger generation plays an important role in our commemorative events. In 2024, children will be invited to participate in a free wreath-making workshop that will enable them to join in the service at the end of the day. The culmination of the day will be the evocative Sunset Service, the last service on the Australian mainland. Check the Facebook page for any changes to events.

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City of Cockburn Anzac Day Parade and Service

Two of our Troopers and horses will be leading the parade and attending the service. The horses will be available for pats and photos prior to the march.

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Mount Hawthorn Anzac Day Service

FLINDERS STREET TO AXFORD PARK, MT HAWTHORN WA

Please arrive by 10:30am. March will form up at 10:45am then proceed from Flinders Street to Axford Park for the ANZAC Day Service which commences at 11am.

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Poppies at Government House

Admire the handiwork of ‘the Poppy Ladies’ from RSL WA as you walk through a field of more than 40,000 knitted poppies that honour the lives of the brave servicemen lost in WWI. Find out more here.

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2024 ANZAC Day Bowls event

Manning Bowling Club invites you and a partner to the 2024 ANZAC Day Bowls event.

Registration: 12.00 pm for an on-green start at 1.00 pm

Format: 4 bowl pairs 2x4x2 – 2 games of 11 ends. Spot the Jack. In the second game, winners will play winners.

Dress: Mufti

Entry Fee: $20 per team

Closing Date: Noon. Thursday 25th April

To register: Names on sign-up sheet by 12:00 pm Thursday 25th April OR text message to Nigel or Peter. A limited number of spots available, so get in quick!

Contact Details: http://www.manningeagles.com/event/anzac/

NOTES:

>> Noon flag-raising ceremony. >> There will be a sausage sizzle before the game

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ANZAC Day Service Bedford

INGLEWOOD REMEMBERANCE PARK

ANZAC Day Service at Inglewood Remembrance Park at 2:00 pm.

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Mundaring Anzac Day Services

6945 GREAT EASTERN HWY MUNDARING WA

14:45 hrs March from Bendigo Bank – Woolworths 15:00 hrs Service at Memorial Gardens

Approx completion 16:00 hrs.

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Maylands at War: Lunchtime Talk to Commemorate ANZAC Day

Join us for a fascinating lunchtime talk, Maylands at War, as we come together to commemorate ANZAC Day.

Join us for a fascinating lunchtime talk at Maylands Library to honor ANZAC Day. Discover the untold stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the people from Maylands during times of war.

Our guest speaker, from the Maylands Historical and Peninsula Association, will share captivating anecdotes and insights into the experiences of the brave men and women who served their country to help you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of war on the local community.

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