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ANZAC Day 2007

24 April 2007
Rehearsals at the Commemorative ANZAC Cove Site

ANZAC Day 25 April 2007 marks the 92nd anniversary of the first nationally significant military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in The Great War (World War One). About 9000 Australians died at Gallipoli, while another 18,000 were wounded.

As part of the Australian Defence Force's commemorative activities, Australia's Federation Guard (AFG) will provide ceremonial guards for commemorative services on the 24th and 25th of April at key sites on the Gallipoli peninsular, including ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine.

A detachment of musicians from the Royal Australian Navy Band will play at these services including ANZAC Cove Dawn Service and later that morning at Lone Pine, culminating in the playing of the "Last Post" at both ceremonies.

Currently, more than 3250 Australian Defence Force personnel are proudly serving their nation on operations around the world in the tradition of the ANZAC.
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Setup and rehearsals at the Commemorative ANZAC Cove Site.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Rehearsals and setup of the Lone Pine commemorative services for ANZAC day.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Rehearsals and setup of the Lone Pine commemorative services for ANZAC Day.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Members from the Royal Australian Navy Band Rehearsing at the Lone Pine Memorial, ANZAC Cove.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Stephen Baker from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard rehearsing Catafalque Party drill. Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Stephen Baker is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.
(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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The Catafalque Party rehearsing reverse arms at the Lone Pine memorial, ANZAC Cove.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Setup and rehearsals at the Commemorative ANZAC Cove Site.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Corporal Craig Townsend from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard walks through the rugged terrain at ANZAC Cove. Corporal Townsend is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Corporal Craig Townsend from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard on the Beach at ANZAC Cove with Private Lokman Kaya (Turkish 1st Army 2nd Corps).

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Corporal Craig Townsend from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard on the Beach at ANZAC Cove with Private Lokman Kaya (Turkish 1st Army 2nd Corps).

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Corporal Craig Townsend from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard on the Beach at ANZAC Cove with Private Lokman Kaya (Turkish 1st Army 2nd Corps).

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Corporal Craig Townsend from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard on the Beach at ANZAC Cove with Private Lokman Kaya (Turkish 1st Army 2nd Corps).

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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A combined Australian and New Zealand Catafalque party at reverse arms during rehearsals at the ANZAC day dawn service.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Leading Aircraftman Stephen Finnigan from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard rehearsing at Anzac Cove.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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(L-R) Leading Seaman Andrew Raffan and Able Seaman Andrew Hansch, as part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent at ANZAC Cove during rehearsals.

(Date taken: 22 April 2007)
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Our people in ANZAC Cove
Cadet Flight Sergeant Rebecca Lennon - Paramatta Cadet at ANZAC Cove
This year Anzac Day will be very different for Paramatta's Rebecca Lennon. She's now in Turkey with the Australian Defence Force's official contingent and will attend the services at ANZAC Cove itself.
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Bombardier Bradley Giles - Mollymook Man at ANZAC Cove
This year ANZAC Day is a bit special for Mollymook's Brad Giles. Brad is now a Bombardier in the Artillery and not only is he part of the official contingent at ANZAC Cove, he is commanding the catafalque party itself.
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