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Mega gallery: Best pictures from SEQ Anzac Day dawn services

Queenslanders are today paying their respects at more than 400 Anzac services across the state, with thousands starting their day at dawn services.

April 25, 2024 - 7:09AM
The Courier-Mail
Private Jack Kearns Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
1/74Private Jack Kearns Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Members of the public attend the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
2/74Members of the public attend the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Soldiers at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
3/74Soldiers at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Surf boats perform a burial at sea for Anzac Day on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
4/74Surf boats perform a burial at sea for Anzac Day on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Wreaths at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
5/74Wreaths at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Rodney Parker with his grand kids Ethan age 5 and Jayden Parker age 8. Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
6/74Rodney Parker with his grand kids Ethan age 5 and Jayden Parker age 8. Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
7/74A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Cpl Amber Cook at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
8/74Cpl Amber Cook at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Queensland Premier Steven Miles lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
9/74Queensland Premier Steven Miles lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Bugler at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
10/74Bugler at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Service personnel and Surf Life Saving take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
11/74Service personnel and Surf Life Saving take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Anzac Day Dawn Service at Elephant Rock in Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Photo: Facebook
12/74Anzac Day Dawn Service at Elephant Rock in Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Photo: Facebook
Members of the public and veterans attend the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
13/74Members of the public and veterans attend the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Master of Ceremonies, director of the Southport RSL Sub Branch John Riebeling, opened the ceremony with a solemn reminder. Photo: Amaani Siddeek
14/74Master of Ceremonies, director of the Southport RSL Sub Branch John Riebeling, opened the ceremony with a solemn reminder. Photo: Amaani Siddeek
Our Lady of Dolours students Zanda and Ocea Archibald lay a wreath at Sid Loder Park, Mitchelton, on the morning of Anzac Day, 2024.
15/74Our Lady of Dolours students Zanda and Ocea Archibald lay a wreath at Sid Loder Park, Mitchelton, on the morning of Anzac Day, 2024.
A member of the public during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
16/74A member of the public during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
A soldier stands during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
17/74A soldier stands during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
The Last Post - by bugler Dr Richard Thompson of the Gold Coast City Brass Band - rang out in the cool morning air as the crowd listened on in stoic silence. Surfers Paradise. Photo: Ryan Keen
18/74The Last Post - by bugler Dr Richard Thompson of the Gold Coast City Brass Band - rang out in the cool morning air as the crowd listened on in stoic silence. Surfers Paradise. Photo: Ryan Keen
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
19/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Molooloaba Surf Boats in a raised oar salute as part of the dawn service at Anzac Day 2024 at Mooloolaba which was attended by about 5000 people. Photo: Mark Furler
20/74Molooloaba Surf Boats in a raised oar salute as part of the dawn service at Anzac Day 2024 at Mooloolaba which was attended by about 5000 people. Photo: Mark Furler
Surfers Paradise Anzac Day Dawn Service
21/74Surfers Paradise Anzac Day Dawn Service
Queensland Governor Jeannette Young arrives during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
22/74Queensland Governor Jeannette Young arrives during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
23/74Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
Soldiers at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
24/74Soldiers at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Soldiers at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
25/74Soldiers at the Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
26/74A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Surfers Paradise Anzac Day Dawn Service guest speaker Major John Thurgar. Photo: Ryan Keen
27/74Surfers Paradise Anzac Day Dawn Service guest speaker Major John Thurgar. Photo: Ryan Keen
Spr Brett Northcott of the Australian army Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
28/74Spr Brett Northcott of the Australian army Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
29/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Queensland Premier Steven Miles arrives during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
30/74Queensland Premier Steven Miles arrives during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
31/74Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
General view of the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
32/74General view of the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
33/74Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
A soldier plays the Last Post during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
34/74A soldier plays the Last Post during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Mike Griffi,n from Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL, at the memorial for two Boer War soldiers killed in 1902 at Sherwood cemetery. Picture: Brendan O'Malley
35/74Mike Griffi,n from Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL, at the memorial for two Boer War soldiers killed in 1902 at Sherwood cemetery. Picture: Brendan O'Malley
Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
36/74Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
A soldier plays the Last Post during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
37/74A soldier plays the Last Post during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
The Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
38/74The Shrine of Remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Members of the public during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
39/74Members of the public during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
The flame of remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
40/74The flame of remembrance during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
41/74Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
42/74Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
Redland Bay State School captains Ruby Findlay and Elijah Scott at the 109th anniversary of AnZAC Day at Redland Bay cenotaph. Picture: Judith Kerr
43/74Redland Bay State School captains Ruby Findlay and Elijah Scott at the 109th anniversary of AnZAC Day at Redland Bay cenotaph. Picture: Judith Kerr
Members of the public attended during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
44/74Members of the public attended during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
45/74A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
46/74A soldier lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Queensland Premier Steven Miles lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
47/74Queensland Premier Steven Miles lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 25, 2024: Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
48/74BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 25, 2024: Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski lays a wreath during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 25, 2024: A soldier stands during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
49/74BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 25, 2024: A soldier stands during the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard
Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
50/74Anzac Day commemorations at Mitchelton, near Brisbane's Enoggera Barracks. Picture: Kara Sonter
Veterans, local Gold Coast councillors (Cr Brooke Patterson, right), politicians and community leaders laid wreaths at the base of the Southport memorial statue. Photo: Amaani Siddeek,
51/74Veterans, local Gold Coast councillors (Cr Brooke Patterson, right), politicians and community leaders laid wreaths at the base of the Southport memorial statue. Photo: Amaani Siddeek,
Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
52/74Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
Pt Halloran John Duncan at the Dawn service at Redland Bay. Wearing the medals of his father Signalman Samuel Duncan 19th battalion who was the last soldier to leave Gallipoli and held Popeâ’s Post until 2.20am on the morning of the evacuation. Picture: Judith Kerr
53/74Pt Halloran John Duncan at the Dawn service at Redland Bay. Wearing the medals of his father Signalman Samuel Duncan 19th battalion who was the last soldier to leave Gallipoli and held Popeâ’s Post until 2.20am on the morning of the evacuation. Picture: Judith Kerr
Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
54/74Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
Surfers Paradise Anzac Day Dawn Service guest speaker Major John Thurgar. Photo: Ryan Keen
55/74Surfers Paradise Anzac Day Dawn Service guest speaker Major John Thurgar. Photo: Ryan Keen
Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
56/74Crowds have gathered at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport for the Dawn Service.
Peter Dutton at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
57/74Peter Dutton at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
58/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
59/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
60/74Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Crowds take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
61/74Crowds take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Service personnel take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
62/74Service personnel take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Service personnel take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
63/74Service personnel take part in the ANZAC dawn service on April 25, 2024 in Currumbin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Peter Dutton at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
64/74Peter Dutton at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Molooloaba Surf Boats in a raised oar salute as part of the dawn service at Anzac Day 2024 at Mooloolaba which was attended by about 5000 people. Photo: Mark Furler
65/74Molooloaba Surf Boats in a raised oar salute as part of the dawn service at Anzac Day 2024 at Mooloolaba which was attended by about 5000 people. Photo: Mark Furler
Peter Dutton at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
66/74Peter Dutton at the service Bray Park-Strathpine RSL sub branch ANZAC day dawn service. Thursday April 25, 2024. Picture, John Gass
Chaplain Michael Thomsen led a worship at today’s ceremony hosted by Gaythorne RSL. Picture: Kara Sonter
67/74Chaplain Michael Thomsen led a worship at today’s ceremony hosted by Gaythorne RSL. Picture: Kara Sonter
Crowds gathering at Sid Loder Park, Mitchelton for Gaythorne RSL’s Anzac march and ceremony. Picture: Kara Sonter
68/74Crowds gathering at Sid Loder Park, Mitchelton for Gaythorne RSL’s Anzac march and ceremony. Picture: Kara Sonter
Matthew Fisher from the Brisbane Thistle Pipe Band plays Flowers of the Forest lament as dawn breaks at Redland Bay on AnZAC Day 2024. Picture: Judith Kerr
69/74Matthew Fisher from the Brisbane Thistle Pipe Band plays Flowers of the Forest lament as dawn breaks at Redland Bay on AnZAC Day 2024. Picture: Judith Kerr
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
70/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
71/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
72/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
73/74Anzac Day morning service at Toowong, Brisbane. Picture: Molly Snaylam
Anzac Day 2024 dawn service at Mooloolaba which was attended by about 5000 people. Photo: Mark Furler
74/74Anzac Day 2024 dawn service at Mooloolaba which was attended by about 5000 people. Photo: Mark Furler
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