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ANZAC Day 2006

25 April 2006
ANZAC Day service at Gallipoli

ANZAC Day 25 April 2006 marks the 91st anniversary of the first nationally significant military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in World War One.

On this day a contingent of Australian Federation Guard supported by elements of the RAAF Central Band will participate in the traditional ANZAC Cove Dawn Service which will be led by Chaplain Gregory Flynn, the Army’s Principal Chaplain (RC).

The contingent will comprise 37 uniformed personnel, including two members of the Australian Airforce cadets, recipients of the CSGT Ellie Tibble Memorial Scholarship. The senior Australian officer at the commemorative service will be Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN.

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His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC (Retd) Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia in the VIP seating area of ANZAC cove for the Dawn service.
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Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN salutes as the last post is played for the ANZAC day dawn service.
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ANZAC Day 25 April 2006 marks the 91st anniversary of the first nationally significant military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in World War One.
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His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC (Retd) Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia pays his marks of respect after laying a wreath at the memorial site located at ANZAC cove.
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The Very Reverend Father Greg Flynn, ev, says a prayer for the fallen during the dawn service at ANZAC cove.
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Members of Australia's Federation Guard salute as the Australian national anthem is played during the ANZAC day dawn service.
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Member of the Catafalque party from the New Zealand Army.
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The Very Reverend Father Greg Flynn, ev, says a prayer for the fallen during the dawn service at ANZAC cove.
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Corporal Ben Mansted plays the last post for the ANZAC day dawn service.
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Ceremonial flag party preparing raise the flags during the ANZAC day dawn service.
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The Catafalque party at reverse arms during the ANZAC day dawn service.
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ANZAC day dawn service begins.
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Lance Corporal Mick Graham from Australia's Federation Guard at reverse arms during ANZAC day dawn service.
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Lance Corporal Mick Graham from Australia's Federation Guard at reverse arms during ANZAC day dawn service.
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Corporal Scott Ihle prepares to march on the Catafalque party during the ANZAC day dawn service.
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Able Seaman James Clark at ANZAC cove during the dawn service.
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Members of the Royal Australian Air Force Central Band, Melbourne set the mood before the dawn service for the many people who have made the journey for this special day.
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