Albany was the site of the first commemorative event in the program of activities marking the Anzac Centenary. On 1 November 2014 an Anzac service was held with the presence of ships from the Royal Australian Navy the New Zealand Navy and Japan. That date marked the departure of the original convoy that carried troops to the Middle East and onwards to Gallipoli.The people of Albany and the Great Southern are proud to be part of the Anzac Centenary to honour and pay respect to those who have and are serving our nation as part of the armed forces.Anzac Centenary Events will embrace the themes: ‘Commemorate Contemplate and Educate.’There have been a number of ideas and suggestions as to how the community can get involved from event suggestions to volunteering at the events.The following Events Calendar is a list of events and activities that will take place as part of the ANZAC Centenary in and around Albany and that have been confirmed. More information about events will be included as it becomes availab…
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