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Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC Day on 25 April every year. This is the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies' invasion. ANZAC Day draws large crowds of people to the dawn services, and marches are held around the country.

ANZAC Day is a time for all Australians to recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. It's also a time to remember the over 103,000 Australians who sacrificed their lives in our country's name.

Eltham Dawn Service – Eltham Cenotaph 6am

The first commemorative event of ANZAC Day is the Dawn Service at 4.30am. This is about the time men of the ANZAC approached the Gallipoli beach. However, the origin is the traditional ‘stand-to’, in which troops would be woken so that by the first rays of dawn they were in position and alert, in case of an enemy attack in the eerie half-light. It is a ritual and a moment remembered by many veterans.

Some debate exists about the first Dawn Service. Nevertheless, early dawn services such as that held in 1923 at Albany, Western Australia, conducted by the Reverend Arthur White—Rector of St John’s Church, and formerly a Padre with the 44th Battalion on the Western Front—were the forerunners of the modern tradition.

The Eltham Dawn Service is a tradition that is growing in turnout that includes two large screen TVs for attendees to be able to easily view the service. Please try and arrive well before the 6am start time and afterwards drop into the Eltham Football Club for Breakfast ran by the Junior Club with all proceeds going towards the RSL or visit all the wonderful cafes in Eltham that open early specifically for the day.

Montmorency ANZAC Day March – Were St Montmorency 10am

From cities to small towns, the march has long been the centrepiece of ANZAC Day. Marches were held during the Great War, and became popular with veterans in the 1920s, to honour lost friends and publicly express comradeship. The RSL organises the marches. While it was traditional for veterans who saw active service, it was later relaxed to include those who served in Australia in the armed services or ‘land armies’ during the Second World War. It has been relaxed further, with encouragement and acceptance of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren marching, to assist aged veterans or to represent relatives. Former soldiers from allied armies have also been allowed to march.

The Montmorency March is also growing and will include our wonderful local first responders. Step off is 10am so please get there early if you wish to march.

Montmorency Eltham RSL ANZAC Day Community Service 1030am

In towns and cities across Australia and around the world, Australians attend services to:

• salute the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn our country's uniform
• recognise the men and women who are currently serving overseas
• acknowledge the impact this has on them and their family and friends who remain at home

The service is a perfect way to commemorate at the conclusion of the march. With involvement from all local schools and activities afterwards we welcome all to attend.

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Montmorency Eltham RSL

1 week ago

Our Volunteer superstars are out in force from now until the 24th April raising much needed funds for the ANZAC Day appeal!

You will see sellers like Mick and Leonie here selling badges, pens and taking any donations from the following locations:

✨Eltham Bunnings
✨Eltham Woolworths
✨Were street, Montmorency

A special thank-you to Hector Hart for organising our team of volunteers!

You can also purchase and donate here at the Montmorency Eltham RSL!

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