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The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
1/67The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
2/67The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
3/67The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
4/67A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
5/67A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
A local yacht sails out to joing one of the Australian waships in King George Sound. .Picture: Daniel Wilkins
6/67A local yacht sails out to joing one of the Australian waships in King George Sound. .Picture: Daniel Wilkins
A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
7/67A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Kerri Blakeman as a WWI matron with son Garion King, 19, dressed as a 11th battalion digger, the first Western Australian battalion formed. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
8/67Kerri Blakeman as a WWI matron with son Garion King, 19, dressed as a 11th battalion digger, the first Western Australian battalion formed. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
PC-9 from RAAF Base Pearce aircraft perform a flyover in Albany.
9/67PC-9 from RAAF Base Pearce aircraft perform a flyover in Albany.
The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
10/67The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
11/67The Troop March through the centre of town. Picture: Travis Hayto
Thousands of members of the general public make their way down York street to Anzac Peace Park after the Albany Convoy Commemorative Event troop march.
12/67Thousands of members of the general public make their way down York street to Anzac Peace Park after the Albany Convoy Commemorative Event troop march.
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove in Albany.
13/67Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove in Albany.
Matthew Lane from HMAS Rankin with Oliver Les, 6, from Albany. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
14/67Matthew Lane from HMAS Rankin with Oliver Les, 6, from Albany. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins.
15/67Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins.
Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins.
16/67Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins.
Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins.
17/67Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins.
Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
18/67Some of the 12,000 people looking at the Navy Ship open day at Albany Port. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Hundreds of onlookers soaked up the atmosphere overlooking King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
19/67Hundreds of onlookers soaked up the atmosphere overlooking King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Albany community concert: The Waifs. Picture: Travis Hayto
20/67Albany community concert: The Waifs. Picture: Travis Hayto
Albany community concert. Picture: Travis Hayto
21/67Albany community concert. Picture: Travis Hayto
Albany community concert. Picture: Sam Johnston
22/67Albany community concert. Picture: Sam Johnston
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, WA Premier Colin Barnett and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Picture: Travis Hayto
23/67New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, WA Premier Colin Barnett and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Picture: Travis Hayto
Plaque is unveiled by Tony Abbott, John Key and Colin Barnett. Picture: Travis Hayto
24/67Plaque is unveiled by Tony Abbott, John Key and Colin Barnett. Picture: Travis Hayto
NZ Prime Minister John Key in Albany. Picture: Travis Hayto
25/67NZ Prime Minister John Key in Albany. Picture: Travis Hayto
Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the opening of the National Anzac Centre in Albany. Picture: Travis Hayto
26/67Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the opening of the National Anzac Centre in Albany. Picture: Travis Hayto
The symbolic departure of ships when Navy vessels sail across King George Sound to replicate the departure of troops. Picture: Travis Hayto
27/67The symbolic departure of ships when Navy vessels sail across King George Sound to replicate the departure of troops. Picture: Travis Hayto
Tom Lofthouse, Eric Maxton and Murray Maxton have been presented with the Legion d'Honneur Award for services to France in WWII. Pictured are Eric Maxton, Murray Maxton, France's Minister of Defence Jean-Yves Le Drian and Tom Lofthouse.
28/67Tom Lofthouse, Eric Maxton and Murray Maxton have been presented with the Legion d'Honneur Award for services to France in WWII. Pictured are Eric Maxton, Murray Maxton, France's Minister of Defence Jean-Yves Le Drian and Tom Lofthouse.
A sub surfaces, part of the flotilla of warships in King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
29/67A sub surfaces, part of the flotilla of warships in King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
30/67A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
31/67A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
32/67A flotilla of warships enter King George Sound, Albany, for the 100-year anniversary. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Defence force chiefs from Australia and New Zealand after the Albany Convoy Commemorative Event troop march from left; Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN, Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force, Lieutenant General Timothy Keating, MNZM and Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force provided support to the 100th anniversary of the departure of the first convoy of ships carrying the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) to the First World War in Albany, Western Australia. The Albany Convoy Commemorative Event is the first Australian-based activity for the Centenary of ANZAC and was supported with five ships and one submarine from the Royal Australian Navy, one Royal New Zealand Navy ship and one Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship. Personnel from 13 Brigade led the troop march and RAAF aircraft conducted a fly past. The three day program encompassed a ceremonial sunset, community concerts, a tri-service commemorative event, a troop march, a commemorative departure of the ships and concluded with an Open Day of many of the ships alongside. Approximately 800 Defence personnel participated in the activities, honouring the servicemen who sailed from these shores to distant lands to fight in World War One.
33/67Defence force chiefs from Australia and New Zealand after the Albany Convoy Commemorative Event troop march from left; Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN, Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force, Lieutenant General Timothy Keating, MNZM and Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force provided support to the 100th anniversary of the departure of the first convoy of ships carrying the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) to the First World War in Albany, Western Australia. The Albany Convoy Commemorative Event is the first Australian-based activity for the Centenary of ANZAC and was supported with five ships and one submarine from the Royal Australian Navy, one Royal New Zealand Navy ship and one Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship. Personnel from 13 Brigade led the troop march and RAAF aircraft conducted a fly past. The three day program encompassed a ceremonial sunset, community concerts, a tri-service commemorative event, a troop march, a commemorative departure of the ships and concluded with an Open Day of many of the ships alongside. Approximately 800 Defence personnel participated in the activities, honouring the servicemen who sailed from these shores to distant lands to fight in World War One.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
34/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
35/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
36/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
37/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
38/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
39/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
40/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
41/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins.
Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
42/67Anzac Albany - As a mark of respect for the fallen soldiers, poppies are placed in the ground at Ellen Cove on Middleton Beach in Albany. Photo by Daniel Wilkins. PICTURED- Pat Kerruish with grand daughter Lola Cekerevac (2) place a poppy into the sand.
Albany’s spectacular King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
43/67Albany’s spectacular King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Albany’s spectacular King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
44/67Albany’s spectacular King George Sound. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Terrie and Victor Swain wait at King George Sound for the arrival of the ships. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
45/67Terrie and Victor Swain wait at King George Sound for the arrival of the ships. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Albany’s camping ground is starting to fill up with acccmmodation packed out in town.
46/67Albany’s camping ground is starting to fill up with acccmmodation packed out in town.
Michael Riley with daughters Lucy, 4, and Matilda, 7, at Ablany’s Centennial Oval campsite
47/67Michael Riley with daughters Lucy, 4, and Matilda, 7, at Ablany’s Centennial Oval campsite
Carol and Gordon Pursell, from Mindarie, with friend Graham Cook, from Quinns Rock in Albany.
48/67Carol and Gordon Pursell, from Mindarie, with friend Graham Cook, from Quinns Rock in Albany.
Barb and Peter Wagner, from Vasse, with Pam Sewell and Murray Fairhead, from Kingsley.
49/67Barb and Peter Wagner, from Vasse, with Pam Sewell and Murray Fairhead, from Kingsley.
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Businesses get ready to welcome visitors to the city with letters and drawings from Flinders Park Primary School
50/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Businesses get ready to welcome visitors to the city with letters and drawings from Flinders Park Primary School
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Cousins Riley Lambert (6) and Isabelle Armstrong (6) with their commemorative ANZAC coins from the Perth Mint
51/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Cousins Riley Lambert (6) and Isabelle Armstrong (6) with their commemorative ANZAC coins from the Perth Mint
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School.
52/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School.
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School
53/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Businesses get ready to welcome visitors to the city
54/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Businesses get ready to welcome visitors to the city
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School
55/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School
56/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Letters and drawings from Frankland River Primary School
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Albany council workers prepare the public spaces for the event
57/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Albany council workers prepare the public spaces for the event
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Albany council workers prepare the public spaces for the event
58/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Albany council workers prepare the public spaces for the event
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Albany council workers prepare the public spaces for the event
59/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Albany council workers prepare the public spaces for the event
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. There is a big police presence ahead of 60,000 visitors and VIPs including the Prime Minister.
60/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. There is a big police presence ahead of 60,000 visitors and VIPs including the Prime Minister.
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Poppies are synonymous with WWI battlefields
61/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Poppies are synonymous with WWI battlefields
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Businesses get ready to welcome visitors to the city
62/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Businesses get ready to welcome visitors to the city
Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Poppies are synonymous with WWI battlefields
63/67Albany is celebrating 100 years since the ships departed to World War 1 on November 1, 1914. Poppies are synonymous with WWI battlefields
Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
64/67Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
65/67Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
66/67Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
67/67Anzac Centenary: Albany embraces WWI commemoration
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