Crowds have gathered around Tasmania to commemorate the Armistice that ended World War I
LARGE crowds have gathered around Tasmania to mark 100 years since the signing of the Armistice that ended “The Great War” — World War 1.
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LARGE crowds have gathered around Tasmania to mark 100 years since the signing of the Armistice that ended “The Great War” — World War 1.
At the Hobart Cenotaph, hundreds heard of the sacrifices made by Australian servicemen and women in all armed conflicts.
Premier Will Hodgman gave the state commemorative address, telling crowds that “World War I was great only for the scale of its ferocity and destruction”.
“More than 16 million people were killed, including 60,000 Australians and more than 3000 of them Tasmanian,” he said.
The solemn occasion was followed by The Sound of Peace, a street festival being held in Hobart and Launceston, where the mood was upbeat in recognition of the street parties that erupted around the nation after peace was declared on November 11, 1918.
More than 60 Remembrance Day services are being held around the state, which is double the usual number, to mark 100 years since Armistice Day.
While the main commemorative services were held this morning, there are still some events to come including concerts and the national bagpipe tribute, The Battle’s Over, at various locations.
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