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Committee who oversee Anzac Day events in Queensland. Includes detailed information about commemorative services, military history, classroom activities and a community billboard.
http://www.anzacday.org.au/

Thoughts about Anzac Day, poems and correspondence.
http://www.vital.org.nz/anzac/

New Zealand government act defines Anzac Day and stipulates commercial restrictions on the day.
http://rangi.knowledge-basket.co...ts/reprint/text/1966/an/044.html

Queensland legislation that declares Anzac Day and a trust that provides support to veterans and their families.
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.a...TN/CURRENT/A/AnzacDayA95_02B.pdf

Victorian Parliament review of ANZAC Day laws. Contains a section on the history of the day in Australia.
http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/sarc/Anzac/Anzac%20Report.htm

Encyclopedia article about Anzac Day. Covers the origin and history of the day, as well as how it is commemorated in different parts of the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_Day

The history, tradition and its significance for Australians. From the Australian War Memorial, the customs and traditions of commemorative ceremonies.
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/

Australian Government article about what it is that Australians commemorate on Anzac Day. Links to relevant online resources are provided.
http://www.acn.net.au/articles/anzac/

An outline, provided by the Governor-General of New Zealand, of the commemorative events that occur on holiday.
http://www.gg.govt.nz/aboutnz/anzac.htm

History of the holiday and how it is commemorated today in New Zealand, from the Returned Services Association.
http://www.rsa.org.nz/remem/anzac_intro.html

Photos from Anzac Day services, details of services at Gallipoli, background information, education resources and activities. From the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/anzac/

History, poems, tributes, photos and articles.
http://www.ozbird.com/oz/anzac.htm

History from a New Zealand perspective, poems and quotes. As well as information on Anzac biscuits.
http://www.azmetro.com/nzanzac.html

Details of commemorative activities in Western Australian. History of the holiday, list of war memorials and student activities.
http://www.anzac.dpc.wa.gov.au/

A New Zealand Government guide to Anzac Day. Covers the history of the day, traditions and rituals, how it is commemorated today and a guide to Gallipoli.
http://www.anzac.govt.nz/