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As this year marks the 110th Anniversary of the first ANZAC Day parades, we would like to share some photographs and context of past services held in Zeehan. ![]()
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1. This undated image shows a 30-40 foot high A-frame in a street in Zeehan. Judging from the banner, we can deduce that the photograph was taken c.1916-1940, as during that period the RSL was known as the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RS&SILA).![]()
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2. The first ANZAC Day parades were held on 25 April 1916; the first anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. ![]()
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3. The unveiling of a cannon in Zeehan on ANZAC Day, 1932. In the final months of the First World War, Allied Forces were advancing so rapidly on the Western Front (sometimes over ten kilometres in a single day) that they were overrunning and capturing masses of German soldiers and equipment, including field artillery. This final advance is known as the 'Hundred Days Offensive' and many of the 'trophies' were afterwards shipped across the world to be displayed in town centres, parks, and memorials.![]()
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4. Zeehan ANZAC Day march, 1966. ANZAC Day became complex during the Vietnam War. Many Vietnam Veterans felt estranged from the traditional ANZAC commemorations and avoided participating for years, feeling a closer connection to Vietnam Veterans' Day held on 18 August - the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Today, ANZAC Day is widely accepted as a commemoration of all Australians and New Zealanders who have served in a military conflict or peacekeeping operation.
Are you interested in Australian military history? ![]()
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Our newly arranged military display is the perfect place for peaceful reflection and to learn about the West Coast's contribution to Australian defence forces from before Federation to throughout the 20th Century.
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Throwback Thursday!![]()
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This rare image depicts the West Comet Football Team. We do not know much about this team, but from the name we can assume it was made up by workers from the West Comet Mine in Dundas. ![]()
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During the mining boom of the late 19th century, there were many football teams on the West Coast representing individual mining companies. ![]()
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Did you ever have a punt on the West Coast? Perhaps you still have your old jumper. Share your memories with us! 🏉
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