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Media Release from the Minister for Vet Affairs re Gallipoli Anzac Day 2007
Tuesday 27 March 2007
Quote [Gallipoli Plans for Anzac Day 2007 Unveiled
Many months of planning and consultation supported by successful international cooperation have gone into preparing the upcoming 2007 Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Bruce Billson said today.
Launching Gallipoli 2007, which will mark the 92nd anniversary of the Anzac landings on April 25, Mr Billson was joined by the New Zealand Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, Rick Barker, and the Turkish Ambassador to Australia, Murat Ersavci.
“International cooperation between Australia, New Zealand and Turkey is the key to ensuring appropriate Anzac Day commemorations are conducted at Gallipoli,” Mr Billson said.
“The dignified and insightful commemorations at Gallipoli in 2006 were evidence of the strong relationship we have forged with New Zealand and Turkey. As we build on the success of last year, I am certain that those in attendance at the 2007 commemorations will be deeply moved by an unforgettable experience,” he said.
Mr Billson said careful and detailed preparation was essential to conducting commemorative activities that run seamlessly for visitors.
“Logistically, this is a very large undertaking. Almost overnight we transport in facilities to accommodate 10,000 to 15,000 visitors, with minimal impact to the Anzac Cove environment,” he said.
“The Dawn Service and Australian memorial service at Lone Pine follow traditional orders of service. To enhance the experience of the thousands of people from many nations who gather at the site, an overnight interpretive program; featuring documentaries, live interviews and period music; is organised to contribute to their understanding of the Gallipoli campaign and its legacy to Turkey, Australia and New Zealand.
“In the hour before dawn, as those at the Anzac Commemorative Site wait for the Dawn Service, a feature of the overnight program, Spirit of Place, will seek to create an atmosphere for contemplation and reflection.
“The names and epitaphs of some of those Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lie forever on the Gallipoli Peninsula will symbolise all who died there, while the symphonic piece, Thoughts of Home, composed by Australian Peter Sculthorpe, will evoke the spirit of Gallipoli.”
Mr Billson said the Australian Government was fully committed to honouring and remembering the service and sacrifice of our veterans and had committed some $45.8 million for commemorative activities during 2006-07.
“While there are no longer any survivors of the Gallipoli campaign still with us, we must ensure that their sacrifice and contribution to our nation will never be forgotten.”
Visitors to the commemorations will proceed through security checkpoints where bags will be searched. In the interest of both safety and the dignity of the occasion, large backpacks, camping equipment, alcohol and weapons will be prohibited. A special crowd liaison team will be on hand to assist visitors.] Unquote
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Re: Media Release from the Minister for Vet Affairs re Gallipoli Anzac Day 2007
Interesting that 45.8 million dollars is dedicated towards commemorations yet the West Australian Government sees fit to removed the headstones from the graves of our dead soldiers buried in at Karrakatta Cemetery. This law applies to the whole of the state. Mr Billson doesn't seem to think there ais anything wrong with that.
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