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THE DAWN SERVICE ANZAC DAY EVENTS The dawn service observed on ANZAC Day has its origins 5.50am in an operational routine which is still observed by the Australian Army today. The half-light of dawn plays tricks DAWN SERVICE with soldier’s eyes and from the earliest times, the half-hour Fremantle War Memorial, Monument Hill or so before dawn, with all its grey misty shadows, became A silent ANZAC Day dawn service will be held at one of the most favoured times for an attack. Monument Hill with two large screens installed behind the monument so that all attendees can clearly see the Soldiers in defensive positions were therefore woken up in service on the cenotaph. Expected conclusion of the the dark, before dawn, so that by the time the first dull grey service is approximately 6:30am. light crept across the battlefield they were awake, alert and managing their weapons. 7.00am This was, and still is, known as ‘stand-to’. The same process Fremantle RSL Gunfire Breakfast & was repeated at sunset. Centenary Commemorations Princess May Park, Adelaide St, Fremantle After the First World War, returned soldiers sought the A gunfire breakfast is being provided by the Fremantle comradeship they felt in those quiet, peaceful moments RSL; gather around tables as we commemorate the before dawn. With symbolic links to the dawn landing at meal taken by a soldier prior to a morning battle as Gallipoli, a dawn stand-to, or dawn ceremony, became a the Fremantle RSL host a gunfire breakfast. Return to common form of ANZAC Day remembrance during the 1920s. Princess May Park from 11.30am for an afternoon of family entertainment including two-up and live music. 9.00am ANZAC DAY TRADITIONS NORTH FREMANTLE SERVICE Fallen Soldier Memorial, Cnr Queen Victoria St The Ode & Harvest Road, North Fremantle They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Gather around Fremantle’s first war memorial and Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. join members of the Bicton-Palmyra RSL, Fremantle At the going down of the sun and in the morning, RSL and the North Fremantle Amateur Football Club in FREMANTLE We will remember them. remembering our fallen. Response: We will remember them. 10.15am The Last post PARADE & CLOSING CEREMONY The Last Post has historically been used to signify the end Esplanade Reserve, Marine Terrace of the day. It is played during commemorative ceremonies Cheer on marchers throughout Fremantle and follow the to serve as a tribute to the fallen. crowds back to the Esplanade for the closing ceremony. Silence 8.00am – 3.00pm Silence is maintained for a period of one to two minutes and provides an opportunity for reflection on the COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION significance of the day and is a sign of respect. Fremantle Town Hall, William St, Fremantle Come and view treasures from unique and private Reveille & Rouse collections brought together by the Military Historical centenary In major ceremonies, the Last Post is normally followed Society of WA (WA). by the Rouse except at the dawn service when the Reveille is played. Historically, the Reveille woke soldiers at dawn. Auslan interpreters at Services and Closing Ceremony. E IV R D S E H G U H R E T E P T S A I T S R O H T C C A I V E B T N S E E Y JOHN CURTIN U R E R V PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE I Q A R U D Q S E H G U H R E T E P FREMANTLE PARK L P R T S T E S D T P L A N E E E D R I R M A Y N L T S O E S N E T D T LL E N A A C Although more than a century has now passed since our troops arrived on the Gallipoli Peninsula,FREMANTLE ANZAC STATION Day and all that it stands Efor is firmly entrenched in V I the hearts and minds of Rall Australians. The ANZAC P D T O S legacy of courage, mateshipS and rising up against IGH E I H H N G seemingly impossible adversity has in so many ways U T H Q S R PARADE ROUTE E U T The ANZACE Day parade will form up at 9.45am definedT the Australian way of life. E E N P departing the Esplanade reserve at 10.15am for This year, as we’ve being doing for the best part of a S T � T century, Australians will gather at dawn services across S T a march through the streets of Fremantle. This R M HO S the country to remember and pay tribute to thoseT that A will conclude back at the Esplanade where the S R sacrificed so much for the way of life we all enjoyE today.P T K S R A H E T O Closing Ceremony will be held. R Fremantle played a significant role in Australia’s wartime K T O M T W I E S S E S LD history and remembers our local servicemenL and sailors N K O L EA T H I H L each ANZAC Day with a range of events andH exhibitions. P A M W T S Following the annual dawn service on Monument Hill and I S L N L T IA O T P closing parade at the Esplanade Reserve, I encourage you S S M A H R IG S R H T E to visit our commemorative exhibition at the Fremantle R D Y N S T E Town Hall. The display brings together artefacts and � � H FREMANTLE stories from the Fremantle History Centre’s collection, F PRISON ST O T descendants of World War One servicemen, the Australian � ER T T S S P IS N T H N S P IG A A O I B H War Memorial and Fremantle Army Museum H and is a PUBLIC TRANSPORT L U K S T Early Emorning trains will be available on the Perth – H worthwhile experience to conclude this historical day.M E � H T R N C Fremantle train line. A private shuttle bus service has O E E G C H THE U N been arrangedI to transport people from the Fremantle L A L A R ROUNDHOUSE I ST L F T Y M S N FREMANTLEtrain Station to Monument Hill and back to the train F IR T A S S S N T OVAL T S station after the service. The CAT bus will be running S T T Lest we forget. Dr Brad Pettitt, Fremantle MayorT E I L L � S from 10.00am on a public holiday timetable. O O � C U Please note: There will be free travel on public transport T T S H X for anyone wearing military uniform or medals RINE T E T travelling to the ANZAC Day dawn service or ANZAC Day MA C S E E S R BATHERS E R T A BAY S C FREMANTLE K E HOSPITAL L parade in Fremantle. O F R O N RO ESPLANADE T S AD S W K We encourage the use of public transport if possible. E RESERVE L M O PARKING F For those who park in streets surrounding the War F Memorial, driveways must not be blocked and traffic (and U S emergency vehicles) must be able to traverse the street. M T A S R SALUTING DIAS L I E N D E N U M T E R W E A S R R R O START A EVENT ACCESSIBILITY A D C The entry to Monument Hill for the dawn service for FINISH E people with disability and/or senior drop off is via the FISHING BOAT HARBOUR entrance/ exit on Knutsford Street. Traffic management personnel will monitor who is able to enter this area. This area is strictly for drop off/s not parking. For more details on all of these options visit www.fremantlestory.com.au/anzacday2016 Alternative formats available on request. D A O R S M W A E R I M N E T E R R A C E.

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