On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed to remember the soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the First and Second World War. The date is recognised around the world as it was at this time, in 1918 that the guns of the First World War stopped firing and the war was officially declared over.
A number of commemoration services are happening across Adelaide for you to pay your respects.
Adelaide Commemoration
The most recognisable service is of course at the National War Memorial on the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue by Government House. The monument is adorned with the ceremonial poppy flowers, wreaths and crosses and many veterans and members of the state will be in attendance to show their respect.
The Field of Remembrance will also be open to visitors at the lawns adjacent to Government House where veterans and school students have planted thousands of crosses.
West Terrace Cemetary
World War II veterans will be among the special guests at a Remembrance Day service held at
West Terrace Cemetery.
The centenarians will join students from 10 local primary and secondary schools and other
guests to acknowledge those who have served in past conflicts and still serving today.
The service will commence at 10am.
MESHA’s Annual Remembrance Day Breakfast
MESHA (Military and Emergency Services Health Australia) has been supporting Remembrance Day for 15 years and is also holding a charity breakfast at Adelaide Convention Centre.
MESHA’s Annual Remembrance Day Breakfast runs from 7AM till 9AM at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Tickets available from here.
Other Remembrance Day events are taking place around Adelaide that are open to the public:
- The National War Memorial – North Terrace, Adelaide
- Torrens Parade Ground – War Memorial Drive and Victoria Drive, Adelaide
- Centennial Park Cemetery – Goodwood Road, Pasadena
- Blackwood’s War Memorial – Coromandel Parade, Blackwood
- The Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens – Corner Unley Road & Thomas Street, Unley
- Strathalbyn Soldiers Memorial Gardens – Commercial Road, Strathalbyn
You can also support Australian veterans and their families by purchasing a poppy from the annual Poppy Appeal or planting a digital poppy at the Poppy Appeal website.
Remembrance Day falls on Friday 11 November 2022.
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