Fed: GG speaks of Australian spirit at Anzac Day ceremony

AAP General News (Australia)
04-25-2009
Fed: GG speaks of Australian spirit at Anzac Day ceremony

Anzac Day ceremonies have continued in Canberra .. with a mid-morning service being
held at the Australian War Memorial.

Governor-General QUENTIN BRYCE addressed the 10 thousand-strong crowd .. speaking of
Australia's resilience during times of natural disaster and our willingness to persevere
through adversity.

Prime Minister KEVIN RUDD was also at the service .. as well as Turkish army Lieutenant
General OMER NECATI OZBAHADIR .. who's in charge of maintaining the Dardanelles region
where Australian troops fought in World War I.

About 70 community groups representing veterans from World War II .. Korea .. the Malayan
emergency .. Vietnam .. the Gulf War and East Timor marched in the city's parade.

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KEYWORD: ANZAC SERIVCE ACT (CANBERRA)

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