Historical information


Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations"

Significance

Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War

Physical description

Rectangular Framed Photograph,(Glass covered) with a wooden frame

Inscriptions & markings

CAMBERRA Australia's National Capital.
...the establishment of the Capital at Camberra will go far towards intensifying the national spirit which is so strong a feature of Australia's nationhood.Senator the Rt Hon George Pearce,Minister for Home and Territories,1926.
Photograph of ANZAC DAY in the National Capital by Ben Wrigley
Produced by the National Capitol Authority.