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Vanessa Appassamy is an established freelance writer and researcher.
Event: 25/04/2012
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Melbourne 2012

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The ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance will begin at 6.00am on Wednesday 25th of April 2012.

All are welcome to attend this traditional ceremony, which is followed by the ANZAC Day March at 9am (along St Kilda Road).

Whilst at the Shrine of Remembrance, you can lay a poppy as a mark of respect.

For more information on the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, click here.

ANZAC Day Parade Melbourne 2012

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The traditional ANZAC Day Parade will follow the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance.

The parade will begin at 9:00am in the Melbourne CBD, at the corner of Swanston Street and Flinders Street. Veterans, serving personnel and descendants of veterans will participate in the parade, which will proceed along St Kilda Road, to the steps of the Shrine of Remembrance.

For more information on the ANZAC Day Parade Melbourne, click here.

Have a Special ANZAC Day Lunch

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Talented WeekendNotes writer, Glen, has come up with some ANZAC inspired dishes; from the 'Gunfire Breakfast', to the non traditional ANZAC toast and of course, classic ANZAC Biscuits.

Check out his interesting article in full here; he has even included some easy to follow recipes.

Commemorate ANZAC Day in Your Own Special Way

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WeekendNotes writer, Geraldine, offers a few suggestions on how we can each commemorate ANZAC Day, these include attending Dawn Services and ANZAC Day Parades, participating in the VB Raise a Glass Appeal and watching the ANZAC Day Footy. Read her detailed article in full here.

It is also worth noting another insightful article written by WeekendNotes writer Michaelie, which looks at the significance of ANZAC Day today. Read her thoughts in full here and join in the discussion.
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Why? National Day of Remembrance
When: Wednesday 25th of April 2012.
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