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Anzac Day is a time when the community comes together

April 16, 2010

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One of the most powerful images of Anzac Day is that of the community who gather at dawn services around Australia to acknowledge those who fought for our country. A day of reflection, Anzac Day is also a time for people across generations to come together and for old friends to reconnect.

Facts about Anzac Day

Anzac is an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. In 1915, the soldiers joined forces to form the Allied expedition, landing in Gallipoli on 25 April to capture Istanbul, an ally of Germany. 

The mission to capture Istanbul did not succeed and the Allied forces were vacated after heavy casualties. The campaign created a powerful legacy and coined the term ‘Anzac legends’.  25 April now marks the anniversary of their actions.

Anzac Day first became a national day of remembrance in 1916 and while it was initially declared to honour the troops who fought in Galliopoli.  It is now a day to more broadly remember all the men and women who have died or served in military battle.

How White Pages® can help you

Travel

If you’re making the pilgrimage to Gallipoli for this year’s Anzac Day services, remember to contact Smarttraveller. You can find it under the DFAT listing in the Government section of your White Pages® book for the latest travel advice, expectations for your visit and any necessary VISA requirements. 

Aged services

For older members of our community, you may be interested in the Aged Care services provided by the government, such as transportation assistance, to help you get to your nearest Anzac Day service, or home and community care options in your local area to help you stay independent. 

Locating your nearest RSL club

If you are planning to attend Anzac Day memorial services at your local RSL club, you can find your local branches by searching in the White Pages® Book on whitepages.com.au.  Make sure to search under the RSL location rather than under ‘R’.

Reconnecting with lost friends

Remember if you’re trying to reconnect with friends you’ve lost contact with, use the latest version of the White Pages®Book. Tracking down old friends is not always easy. In the Melbourne residential book alone last year there were over 60,000 address, name and phone number changes. A copy of the latest book will ensure you have the most up-to-date information and if you ever need another copy of your local directory, please call us on 1800 810 211.