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2012 Anzac Day posters

The Department of Veterans' Affairs produces Anzac Day posters every year commemorating a particular theme or anniversary.

This year the posters mark the 70th anniversary of two battles from the Second World War: the bombing of Darwin and the campaign in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea.

Japanese aircraft bombing ships in Darwin Harbour. The ships are on fireAn Australian Soldier on a stretcher being carried by locals

The bombing of Darwin poster features the scene of the first Japanese air raid on 19 February 1942. It shows several vessels, loaded with ammunition, having been hit and set on fire in the harbour. 

The poster commemorating the Kokoda Campaign shows stretcher bearers offering drinking water to Private Baldwin of the 2/33rd Battalion. The image highlights the assistance local people gave in the care and evacuation of Australian casualties.  

Copies of the posters are available on request from the Commemorations Officer in each state and territory. Telephone 133 254 or 1800 555 254 for regional callers. Please note that the posters cannot be altered in any way and must be used in their entirety.

For more information about these Second World War battles, please visit Australia’s War 1939-1945 or the Kokoda Track website.

The Anzac Day posters reflect the Department’s commitment to engage the community on Australia’s wartime history, and to raise awareness and appreciation of the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

The Department also produces background information and teaching activities to accompany each Anzac Day Poster.  These are called Wartime Snapshots. Wartime Snapshots No 9 – Bombing of Darwin and Wartime Snapshots No 10 – Kokoda will be available soon.