First World War Related Events in Australia
A number of events take place each year in Australia and on the 1914-1918 battlefields to commemorate the part played by ANZAC Forces in the First World War. The websites listed below provide information and advice for those wishing to participate in commemorative events, projects and Remembrance Day ceremonies.
- ANZAC Portal
- Australian War Memorial
- ANZAC Day Events in Australia & Overseas
- Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial
- WW1 Archives' Programme
- ANZAC Portal: Reports on the ANZAC Centenary National Programme
- Related Topic: Virtual WW1 Online Exhibitions
The ANZAC Portal
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A website established by the Australian Government to provide information about the part played by ANZAC Forces in the two World Wars, with advice and information about the major sites visit where Australian forces fought and where they are commemorated.
Website: anzacportal.dva.gov.au ANZAC Portal
Australian War Memorial
For information on events, how you can participate and get up to date news you can visit the Australian War Memorial website:
Website: www.awm.gov.au
ANZAC Day Events in Australia & Overseas
For details of events arranged to commemorate Anzac Day on the Western Front (Polygon Wood, Bullecourt and Villers Bretonneux) and Gallipoli you can visit the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs:
Website: www.dva.gov.au Anzac Day
Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial
Every year on 11 November Australians observe one minute's silence in memory of those who served in all wars and conflicts. A ceremony is held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra each year. For details about the ceremony, timings and tickets visit the website:
Website: www.awm.gov.au Remembrance Day
WW1 Archives' Programme
Our/Your War Stories
Collections in the New South Wales State Library, brought together in themes to reflect Australia's experience of war. Themes include daily life at the fighting front, love and friendship, children in war, and entertainment for the troops. The collections of archive material include diaries, letters, newspapers, posters and photographs.
The library is interested to hear from anyone who may be able to add to the collection or can give additional detail to the stories, photos and mementoes already held there. See the website to find out more about the collections and how you can contribute.
Website: ww1.sl.nsw.gov.au
ANZAC 100: Reports on the ANZAC Centenary National Programme
Reports about the events and ceremonies organised to mark the centenary by the Australian Government.
Website: anzaccentenary.gov.au
Related Topic
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Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial
Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial
Virtual WW1 Online Exhibitions
There are a number of virtual WW1 exhibitions available to view online. For links to these you can visit our page at: