Remembrance Day
Every year, on 11 November at 11 am – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations since the beginning of the 20th century.
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History |
Learn what happened at 11 am on 11 November 1918. Find out the significance of poppies and rosemary on Remembrance Day and why we observe a minute's silence at 11am. |
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The unknown soldier |
Why do we honour the Unknown Soldier? |
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Ceremonies in Australia |
Find out what Remembrance Day events are being held in your area. |
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Ceremonies overseas |
Find information about Remembrance Day events held overseas. |
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Organising a ceremony |
Discover how to hold your own commemorative ceremony. |
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Posters |
Each year the Department of Veterans’ Affairs produces a commemorative poster for Remembrance Day. The 2009 poster features a striking image of a field of poppies behind the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. |
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Australians on the Western Front 1914–18 website |
An Australian journey across the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium |