ANZAC Day 25th April





On 25 April every year, Australians commemorate ANZAC Day. It commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The date, 25 April, was officially named ANZAC Day in 1916


ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. In 1917, the word ANZAC meant someone who fought at Gallipoli and later it came to mean any Australian or New Zealander who fought or served in the First World War. During the Second World War, ANZAC day became a day on which the lives of all Australians lost in war time were remembered. The spirit of ANZAC recognises the qualities of courage, mateship and sacrafice which were demonstrated at the Gallipoli landing.



Read more at http://www.acn.net.au/articles/anzac/index.htm

thank you to Chellin for the hard work

mattycat wrote:

This was researched by Chellin Rosemary is an ancient symbol of remembrance. Since ancient times, this aromatic herb has been believed to have properties to improve the memory. Even today, rosemary oils and extracts are sold for this purpose. Possibly because of these properties, rosemary became an emblem of both fidelity and remembrance in ancient literature and folklore. Traditionally, sprigs of rosemary are worn on ANZAC Day and sometimes Remembrance Day, and are usually handed out by Legacy and the RSL. Rosemary has particular significance for Australians as it is found growing wild on the Gallipoli peninsula. http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/customs/rosemary.htm by Chellin

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Chellin

25th May 1868 Australia

Aust Aboriginal Cricket tour of England begins v Surrey Gentlemen

Foundation Day - Western Australia 1 June 1829

Foundation Day is a public holiday in Western Australia and is celebrated each year in many different and special ways.
Foundation Day, 1 June, marks a significant date in the history of Western Australia for on this day in 1829 the State’s first European settlers, men, women and children, completed their long sea journey from Britain to the Swan River Colony. They arrived on board the Parmelia under the command of Captain James Stirling and had their first view of mainland Western Australia. Although wintry conditions prevented them from stepping ashore on the mainland until some time later, Foundation Day has since been recognised on this date.

http://www.celebratewa.com.au/index.php?pageid=21

mattycat wrote:

Chellin, I may not be finding my Smiths but I am learning a lot about Australia in the early days. mattycat

chellin2 wrote:

Thats good Mattycat, I am glad to hear you are finding the topics interesting Chellin

June Dates in Sydney's History

1789 4 June
First Government House completed. That night, George Farquhar’s comedy The Recruiting Officer is performed by convicts on the occasion of George III’s birthday: the first theatrical performance in Australia.

1826 12 June
Gas lighting installed by shopkeeper J. T. Wilson of Pitt Street: first recorded use of gaslight in Australia.

1876 27 June
Edward Trickett of Sydney becomes Australia’s first world sporting titleholder, beating English champion sculler J H Sadler on The Thames.

1885 27 June
Archbishop Moran becomes Sydney’s first cardinal.

For more information go to
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

On the 8th of August Australia celebrates
the International Day of Indigenous People

http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/indigenous/

On the 8th of August Australia celebrates St Mary MacKillop Day.

Mary MacKillop First Australian Saint
Born January 15th 1842 by Scottish Parents
Died 8th August 1909
Beautified 19th January

To read her story go to

http://www.sosj.org.au/mary/mary.html