cassamanda Posted October 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Tomorrow marks a significant milestone in Australia's history. 36 troopships with 30,000 men sailed from King George Sound in Albany, Western Australia to Gallipolli. These were the first ANZACS. A Naval sunset memorial service is currently underway. More details here. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-31/anzac-centenary-albany-marks-historic-departure-of-wwi-fleet/5846812 Albany is a port of call for many cruise ships visiting Australia. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper133 Posted October 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Tomorrow marks a significant milestone in Australia's history. 36 troopships with 30,000 men sailed from King George Sound in Albany, Western Australia to Gallipolli. These were the first ANZACS.A Naval sunset memorial service is currently underway. More details here. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-31/anzac-centenary-albany-marks-historic-departure-of-wwi-fleet/5846812 Albany is a port of call for many cruise ships visiting Australia. Hugh Been watching fascinating broadcast on abc 2 tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I am currently reading a book 'The Unknown Anzacs', author Michael Caulfield, it includes diary entries from the men and women who left Australia for WW1, yes there were women, Army nurses. Some compelling reading there starting from the sea journey from Australia to the Suez and beyond. If you get the chance get it from your local library, like I have. Lest we forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 1, 2014 http://www.anzaccentenary.gov.au/program/acce.htm There are events all weekend in Albany, WA marking the centenary, including - Official Opening of the National Anzac Centre Saturday 1 November, 1pm The National Anzac Centre is a state of the art interpretive museum providing a means for people of all ages and generations to learn about, and reflect upon, the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women during the First World War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Symbolic Departure of Naval Ships Saturday 1 November, 1.00pm - 2.00pm Naval ships will depart the harbour in a symbolic movement, representing the centenary of the first convoy's departure. Currently showing live on ABC24News (11 am Qld time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted November 1, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted November 1, 2014 The centerary march is live on ABC TV now. Brings back lots of memories having gone to school there. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted November 1, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Lots of pics of the warships and troop ships that were there, including a Japanese battleship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted November 1, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Link to the ABC live program http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-31/anzac-centenary-albany-marks-historic-departure-of-wwi-fleet/5846812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted November 1, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Fantastic TV. This event is important enough to be attended by the Governor General of Australia as well as the Prime Ministers of both Australia and New Zealand. This excellent reference material for anyone asking on future cruises about Albany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I agree, excellent coverage by ABC. This should be a boom for Albany tourism, which is a beautiful place in its own right. Will be a great port of call for more ships to visit, with its harbour. Esperance, WA, would be another great port of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I think that the actual Centenary was Thursday, but that aside. Thank God for all those who have been willing to put their lives on the line to fight for our freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted November 1, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I agree, excellent coverage by ABC. This should be a boom for Albany tourism, which is a beautiful place in its own right. Will be a great port of call for more ships to visit, with its harbour. Esperance, WA, would be another great port of call. Agreed. Big difference is that Albany has a sheltered harbour and docking facilities. The new ANZAC centre would be a must visit for not only Aussies and Kiwis but also overseas visitors. Esperance is a tender port but has some great beaches and National Parks. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted November 1, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I think that the actual Centenary was Thursday, but that aside. Thank God for all those who have been willing to put their lives on the line to fight for our freedom. The actual date is today Nov 1. That is when the convoy departed. Here is some more info from News.com http://www.news.com.au/national/anzac-day/a-century-ago-30000-anzac-troops-left-the-port-of-albany-bound-for-war-in-gallipoli/story-fnmewwpe-1227107805515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 1, 2014 The actual date is today Nov 1. That is when the convoy departed.Here is some more info from News.com http://www.news.com.au/national/anzac-day/a-century-ago-30000-anzac-troops-left-the-port-of-albany-bound-for-war-in-gallipoli/story-fnmewwpe-1227107805515 Yes sorry I don't knoe why I thought Thursday was the 1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Agreed. Big difference is that Albany has a sheltered harbour and docking facilities. The new ANZAC centre would be a must visit for not only Aussies and Kiwis but also overseas visitors. Esperance is a tender port but has some great beaches and National Parks.Hugh In addition, Albany has the moving Kemal Ataturk Memorial. http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/military/display/60015-kemal-ataturk-memorial Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) Founder of the modern Republic of Turkey. Commander in Chief of the Turkish forces in Gallipoli. His famous words are: PEACE AT HOME PEACE IN THE WORLD At a dawn service in 1934 in Gallipoli referring to the ANZAC troops He said : " Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives ... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and Mehmets to us where they lie side by side .... You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries. Wipe away your tears, your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives they are now our sons as well." Sculpture by Burhan Alkar Architects : Howard and Associates Supported by : Turkish Prime Ministerial Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, City of Albany and Australian Government. Donated to the City of Albany by Turkish Australian Culture House.Inc. Perth, 25 April. 2001 Edited November 1, 2014 by MMDown Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted November 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 1, 2014 As an American visiting your great country, I was truly impressed by the Memorials that have been built, one in every State that I visted, I believe, to those who served and lost their lives during WWI. As with all wars, sad sacrifices in order to help their fellow countrymen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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