Historical information

A programme of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students", held each April. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.
The 4 pages outline the order of service of the ceremony, some background notes on the ANZAC Commemorations, a short history of the Shrine of Remembrance and a story of Legacy.
They mention the ceremony is telecast on the ABC television channels. One mentions is it a 'Circular to Victorian Colleges and Schools' so they were also sent to school to publicise the events.
These are from 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1977 and 1978. They vary slightly, 1978 is 6 pages. Each was attended by the Governor of Victoria, up to 1974 it was Sir Rohan Delacombe and after that Sir Henry Winneke.
The photo of the Shrine of Remembrance on the cover of these programmes is stored at 01434.

Significance

A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.

Physical description

Printed brochure x 6 with a black and white photo of the Shrine, single page folded in half. Years 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978.