[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day 1930. (By V.P.) A bright, blue Australian sky … [Read more...] about Armistice Day 1930 [15 November 1930]
Remembrance Day
Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day. Large crowd at Town Hall. One of the largest … [Read more...] about Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]
[Editor: This song, sung by Jim Kokotis, is an Australian adaptation of Laurence Binyon’s poem “For the Fallen”.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOb_gqpC7Vw Editor’s notes: This song, with music by Jim Kokotis, is an adaptation of “For the Fallen” by the English … [Read more...] about For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]
Armistice Day [poem by Mabel Forrest, 11 November 1933]
[Editor: This poem, by Mabel Forrest, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Frankston and Somerville Standard (Frankston, Vic.), 12 November 1926.] Armistice Day. What have they left of all they gave? Red poppies on a far-off … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Mabel Forrest, 11 November 1933]
Armistice Day [poem by A.C., 12 November 1926]
[Editor: This poem, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Frankston and Somerville Standard (Frankston, Vic.), 12 November 1926.] Armistice Day 11th November, 11 a.m. Oh, nation, pause! in solemn silence stand, Let one deep … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by A.C., 12 November 1926]
“Spirit of 1914 still lives”: Armistice lessons [13 November 1939]
[Editor: This article, regarding a church service held for Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in the “In the Churches” section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 November 1939.] “Spirit of 1914 still lives” Armistice lessons Led by the … [Read more...] about “Spirit of 1914 still lives”: Armistice lessons [13 November 1939]
An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]
[Editor: This article, or open letter, by “Eve”, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), appeared in the “Domain of Woman” section (“conducted by “Eve””), published in the Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Maryborough, Qld.), 14 November … [Read more...] about An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]
Armistice Day [poem by Ethel Martyr, 9 November 1935]
[Editor: This poem, by Grace Ethel Martyr (1888-1934), about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 November 1935.] Armistice Day By Ethel Martyr From far away the dying drone of drums In fading faint … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Ethel Martyr, 9 November 1935]
Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1930. The article warns against those who would prefer to not commemorate Armistice Day.] Armistice Day. The word “armistice” … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
Armistice Day [poem by Emily Bulcock, 11 November 1930]
[Editor: This poem, by Emily Bulcock, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1930.] Armistice Day. We live again the day that brought release — The marvellous day we agonised to … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Emily Bulcock, 11 November 1930]
Armistice Day [poem by A. B. Crowther, 12 November 1932]
[Editor: This poem, by A. B. Crowther, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 12 November 1932.] Armistice Day. The clocks chime out the hour! In silence stand! What tribute shall we give? What … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by A. B. Crowther, 12 November 1932]
Tranquility [poem by Miss C. Marjorie Wilcox, 8 November 1934]
[Editor: This poem, by Marjorie Wilcox, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Swan Express (Midland Junction, WA), 8 November 1934.] Tranquility In commemoration of Armistice Day, November 11, 1934. (“Wherefore, O King, let my … [Read more...] about Tranquility [poem by Miss C. Marjorie Wilcox, 8 November 1934]
Poppy Day [10 November 1944]
[Editor: This article, about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 November 1944.] Poppy Day To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the great conflict of … [Read more...] about Poppy Day [10 November 1944]
Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
[Editor: This article about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 11 November 1932.] Poppy Day Benefit of Diggers To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the … [Read more...] about Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day, commemorated each year on the 11th of November, was established as a way of paying homage to those who fought and died during the First World War (1914-1918), with the date being taken from the cessation of hostilities when the Armistice came into effect on 11 … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day 1934 [poem by Calluna, 10 November 1934]
[Editor: This poem, by Calluna, was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 November 1934.] Remembrance Day 1934. Weary were they with the miles of their marching By forest and flood, in desert and snow, With Death at their elbows, or freezing or … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day 1934 [poem by Calluna, 10 November 1934]
Remembrance Day [11 November 1946]
[Editor: This article, about the selling of poppies for Remembrance Day (previously known as Armistice Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1946.] Remembrance Day For 27 years November 11 has been observed as “Armistice Day” in … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day [11 November 1946]
Poppy Day in Brisbane [10 October 1921]
[Editor: This article, about the selling of poppies for Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 October 1921.] Poppy Day in Brisbane. November 4. On 11th November, uniting in a spirit of brotherhood, the … [Read more...] about Poppy Day in Brisbane [10 October 1921]
The Ode of Remembrance
The “Ode of Remembrance”, also known as simply “The Ode”, is commonly recited at remembrance services in Australia, on Anzac Day (25 April) and on Remembrance Day (11 November).[1] The words of the Ode of Remembrance are: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow … [Read more...] about The Ode of Remembrance
In Flanders’ Fields [poem, 5 February 1916]
[Editor: “In Flanders Fields” was written in May 1915 by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a surgeon in the Canadian army, who wrote it following the death of a friend on the Western Front. The poem was originally published on 8 December 1915 in Punch magazine (London, UK), and … [Read more...] about In Flanders’ Fields [poem, 5 February 1916]