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ANZAC Day 2006

25 April 2006
ANZAC Day service at Nowra

Anzac Day, 25 April, is the annual commemoration led by the veterans community of the landing of Australian and New Zealand forces on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in 1915.

The "spirit of Anzac", with its human qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice, has developed wider meaning and relevance for Australia's sense of national identity, as well as for the national identity of Turkey.

On this day, the service of war veterans is acknowledged in ceremonies held in towns and cities across Australia.

The ever-growing public attendances testify to the significance of Anzac Day for all Australians. Australian Defence personnel deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, East Timor and other regions have held Anzac Day 2006 services and parades. Serving Defence personnel participated in ceremonies held across Australia.

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The Soldier Memorial, Nowra NSW prior to the ANZAC DAY Service
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A Wreath for those who served.
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Local children from Nowra waiting for the March to begin.
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The Highland Pipe Band.
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Drummers of The Highland Pipe Band.
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Local children waving the Australian Flag as Guards from the Parachute Training School march past.
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ANZAC DAY Service and march Nowra, NSW. The Colour Party.
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Lieutenant Colonel S. J. Grace, DSM giving the traditional ANZAC DAY service speech.
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(L-R) Lieutenant Colonel S.J. Grace. DSM, Inspector Bill Carter and Captain Grant Ferguson,RAN during the Last Post.
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ANZAC DAY Service and march Nowra, NSW. Colour Party marching off after the ANZAC DAY Service.
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Members from 816 Squadron marching off after the ANZAC DAY Service.
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ANZAC DAY Service and march Nowra, NSW. Bag Pipe player from the Highland Band.
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