Alex Dalland
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, many Australians will pause and observe a minute of silence for those lost in war.
This Wednesday marks Remembrance Day in Australia, the anniversary of the Armistice treaty ending World War I and a day of reflection, and will be marked across the country by services in schools and war memorials, conducted by RSL clubs. According to the Returned Services League of New South Wales, the idea for a minute’s silence was originally proposed by Edward Honey, an Australian journalist working in Fleet Street. On the first anniversary of the Armistice in 1919, King George V personally requested that all people in the British Empire were to stop normal activities for two minutes of reflection on the hour.
Events will be carried out across the country. If you want to get involved, here are a few local suggestions.
Roseville RSL
Roseville RSL will be hosting a Remembrance Day service outside the Roseville RSL club, at 64 Pacific Highway Roseville. The service begins at 11.00am.
Chatswood RSL
Chatswood RSL will be hosting a Remembrance Day service at the Garden of Remembrance, on Orchard Street and Albert Avenue, Chatswood. The service begins at 10:35am.
Sydney Cenotaph, Martin Place
RSL NSW will be hosting a Remembrance Day service at the Sydney Cenotaph in Martin Place, one of Sydney’s most prominent war memorials. The service begins at 10:45am. RSL NSW will also be hosting a service at the 113th Australian General Hospital Memorial Chapel in Concord Hospital, which begins at 10:30am.
North Sydney RSL Sub-branch
North Sydney RSL will be hosting a Remembrance Day service at the War Memorial on Ridge Street. The service begins at 10:45am.
Hornsby RSL Sub-branch
Hornsby RSL will be hosting a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph, located between the Pacific Highway and Station St, Hornsby. The service begins at 11.00am.
