Wednesday, April 24, 2013

40000 expected at Melbourne dawn service - NEWS.com.au




A FINE, cool morning has greeted the thousands of people who have begun arriving for Melbourne's Anzac day dawn service.



A light illuminates the Shrine and flags are flying at half mast.


Organisers are expecting a crowd of about 40,000 people.


Commemorations will begin at 5.45am (AEST) and will be followed by a wreath laying service and march later on Thursday.


Shrine of Remembrance CEO Denis Baguley says it will be a very traditional service, reflecting the commemeration of Australian service men and women.


"It is a simple service, but one that is very poignant," he told AAP.


He said everyone from young children to veterans would be attending the service.




No comments:

Post a Comment