ANZAC Cottage Remembrance Ceremony
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Sat 11 Nov 2017 - Sun 12 Nov 2017
ANZAC Cottage will once again honour its humble beginnings and the lost servicemen and women that gave rise to its creation, on
Saturday,
November 11,
2017 at
10:45am, when the
Friends of ANZAC Cottage will conduct a
Remembrance Ceremony in the front garden of the historic Cottage.
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marks a significant day in the history of World War I, and the end of the 'war to end all wars'. Subsequently, each year the Friends of ANZAC Cottage observe Remembrance Day, which now encompasses all the conflicts involving our defence forces, with a special Remembrance Ceremony.
The Field of Remembrance
As usual, the service is complemented by the '
Field of Remembrance', a display of crosses dedicated to those who gave their lives. The crosses, constructed by the
Vincent Men's Shed and inscribed by family and community members, allow those present at the ceremony to honour and respect all who served.
Moreover, this occasion is often regarded as an opportunity to commemorate those who are buried overseas. Hence, an open invitation to anyone attending the ceremony, to place a poppy in remembrance, respect and honour of those who have fallen in any of the conflicts in which this nation has taken part.
Open House Perth
ANZAC Cottage is proud to be participating in
Open House Perth , and as such will be
open from
10:00am to
5:00pm on
Saturday,
November 11 and
Sunday,
November 12.
Tours of the Cottage and the opportunity to hear talks on the Cottage's connections to World War II, at
1:30pm and
3:30pm, will be features of both Open Days.
Additionally, the popular
poppy making activity for children extends over both days, giving kids the ability to participate in the Remembrance Ceremony.
The ANZAC Flag
The
ANZAC Flag dates from 1916, when the flag was raised at 5:00pm on February 12, 1916; the day that ANZAC Cottage was constructed. It appears that this flag is unique, in that additions and alterations to the flag are illegal; being fashioned before this law was passed.
Interestingly, the
flagpole has its own story, commemorating a young soldier who gave his life at Gallipoli, adding special significance to the ceremony and the commemoration.
A personal connection
For forty-eight years after his receipt of the Cottage, returned wounded World War I soldier,
Private John Porter, rose at 4:30am to raise the flag at the Cottage's flagpole in acknowledgement and respect for his fellow servicemen. The
Friends of ANZAC Cottage follow this tradition with a short annual ceremony in tribute to all servicemen and women who have served this country in all conflicts.
Entry is
free with afternoon tea available for a gold coin donation.
All are welcome to attend this important event, and access more information about
ANZAC Cottage, by emailing
[email protected], or calling Anne on 041144 55 82. Check updates on their
Facebook page , and while you are at it,
take a look here .
Images are courtesy of the Friends of ANZAC Cottage collection and from the booklet, 'ANZAC Cottage: Souvenir of the Monument Erected at Mt Hawthorn 1916'. Artwork is by John F.
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