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ANZAC Day 2006

02 May 2006
Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA

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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Part of the HMAS Stirling contingent in the Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Part of the HMAS Stirling contingent in the Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Able Seaman Adkins of HMAS Stirling gets ready to march on Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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The Colour Party from HMAS Stirling prepares to unfurl the Royal Australian Navy White Ensign in the Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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The Colour Party from HMAS Stirling unfurls the Royal Australian Navy White Ensign for the Anzac Day march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Part of the HMAS Stirling contingent in the Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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The Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling, Commander Paul Bartlett, salutes the Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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The Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling, Commander Paul Bartlett, salutes the Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Defence Force cadets prepare to lay flowers on Anzac Day 2006 in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Children in the crowd watching the Anzac Day 2006 march in Rockingham, WA.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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A Navy bugler plays The Last Post at the Rockingham War Memorial on Anzac Day 2006.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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