It was on 25 April 1915 that the armies of Australia and New Zealand entered into their premier battle of the First World War, at Gallipoli, Turkey. At the time, Australia had only been recognised as a federal commonwealth for thirteen years.

While Anzac Day is set to coincide with the anniversary of the landing in Gallipoli, the day itself is not meant to be a commemoration of the event, but rather the qualities that Australia established for itself there. On Anzac Day, we recognise the courage, mate-ship, skill, and perseverance of those who have served, fought, and given their lives in the military. On Anzac Day, we show love, honour and support for those who fought to enable freedom for people all over the world, but were not able to make it home.

The Morwell Return and Services League will be conducting a service to recognise all Australians who have served in all wars from 1915 to the present day and sadly those who were killed in action or died of their wounds in battle. The service will commence with the Parade starting at 11.50am from the corner of Commercial Road and Tarwin Street.  The main service will start once the Parade arrives at the Cenotaph.