Tasmanian Anzac Day services: Where to commemorate in your area

Tasmanians have been urged to remember the sacrifice of those who served their country by attending one of the Anzac Day services across the state. Where to find your local service

Tasmanians are being urged to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of our veterans on Anzac Day by attending a service in their local community.

Today is a public holiday across Australia and Veterans’ Affairs Minister Guy Barnett said honouring and paying respects to those who have served, fought and died for the freedoms that we enjoy today was the mark of a grateful nation.

Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Hobart Cenotaph. Picture: Chris Kidd

“This is truly one of the most significant days on our calendar. I encourage Tasmanians to attend one of your local services and commemorate the courage, mateship, service and sacrifice which are symbolic of the Anzac spirit that was born 109 years ago, on 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli,” he said.

“In World War I more than 15,000 Tasmanians served and an estimated 3000 were killed.

“Anzac services will take place right around the state and I thank RSL Tasmania and their sub branches for organising most of these.

“There are 17,500 veterans in our state and I ask my fellow Tasmanians to reach out and say ‘Thank you for your service’.”

You can access a list of Anzac Day services around Tasmania here.

Originally published as Tasmanian Anzac Day services: Where to commemorate in your area