|  |  Remembrance DayOn Remembrance Day, anniversary of the First World War Armistice (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month), Australia remembers those who fought in the World Wars. A solemn ceremony takes place at Canberra's Australian War Memorial.The laying of poppy wreaths by Australia's Prime Minister and the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia is an integral part of the ceremony. A single rose is also laid on the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, while the sounding of the Last Post is followed by the traditional one minute's silence. |
Event Details:
| Date(s):
Various Dates
November 11, 2010 *
November 11, 2011 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:
10.15am
Location:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Venue Details:
| Venue Name:
Australian War Memorial
Address:
Treloar Crescent, Campbell 2612
Phone:
+61 (0) 2 6243 4211
Directions:
Located at the foot of Mt Ainslie, at the northern end of Anzac Parade as it leads to Canberra Nature Park. |
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