Locals urged to remember this ANZAC Day

Friday, 16 April 2010

ANZAC Day is an important day in our nation’s history and is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice, bravery and spirit of those who lost their lives, those who served and returned and those currently serving in conflict and peacekeeping missions.

Importantly, ANZAC Day 2010 will commemorate the 95th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.

Federal Member for Curtin Julie Bishop encourages Curtin residents to recognise the Australian soldiers who have given their lives in service of our country by attending a local ANZAC Day service this year.

“ANZAC Day is a time to pay tribute to our defence forces as we honour those who died or were injured protecting and serving our country,” Ms Bishop said.

“Throughout the Curtin electorate a number of local services will be conducted by the RSL Sub Branches and local councils and I encourage Curtin residents to attend in recognition of those men and women who have fought for our country, our freedoms and values.

“I particularly encourage younger generations to make the effort to mark this significant milestone in our history. ANZAC Day is a cherished time for reflection and it is hoped that the ANZAC tradition will continue,” she said.

ANZAC Day was observed for the first time in 1916.


Julie will be attending the following Curtin services on Sunday, 25 April 2010:

The Returned & Services League of Australia WA Branch Dawn Service
5.30am State War Memorial, Kings Park

Jewish Community Council & WA Ex-Service Men and Women’s Association
7.00am Jewish War Memorial, Kings Park

Claremont RSL Sub Branch & Town of Claremont
7.30am War Memorial, Cnr Bay View Terrace and Stirling Highway, Claremont

City of Subiaco RSL Sub Branch
8.15am Fallen Soldiers Memorial, Cnr Rokeby Road and Hamersley, Subiaco

Nedlands RSL Sub Branch
9.00am Nedlands War Memorial, Cnr Waratah Avenue and Birdwood Parade, Dalkeith

Mosman Park RSL Sub Branch & Town of Mosman Park
10.00am Memorial Park, Cnr Bay View Terrace and Memorial Drive, Mosman Park

Town of Vincent & Mt Hawthorn RSL Sub Branch
11.00am Axford Park, Scarborough Beach Road (near Oxford Street), Mt Hawthorn


Julie will also be represented at the following:

Cottesloe RSL Sub Branch & Town of Cottesloe
6.45am War Memorial Town Hall, Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe

Shenton Park RSL Sub Branch
7.00am Shenton Park Community Centre, Onslow Road, Shenton Park

Town of Cambridge & Cambridge RSL Sub Branch
8.00am West Leederville Cenotaph, Cambridge Street, West Leederville