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Galerie photos : inauguration officielle du Centre Sir John Monash

The Choir of Villers-Bretonneux College Jacques Brel perform at the official opening of the Sir John Monash Centre at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery, France. *** Local Caption *** On Thursday, 24 April 2018, The Prime Minster of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, MP and The Prime Minister of the Republic of France, His Excellency Monsieur Édouard Philipe officially opened the Sir John Monash Centre at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Ceremony in France. Named after one of the greatest military tacticians of the First World War, The Sir John Monash Centre is an interactive museum that tells Australia’s story of the Western Front in the words of those who served. The Minister for Defence, Senator the Honourable Marise Payne, The Minister for Veterans Affairs, The Honourable Darren Chester, MP and Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin also attended the opening.

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Posté le 1 juin 2018

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The Prime Minster of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, MP, takes a tour of the Sir John Monash Centre at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery, France, after officially opening the centre.
The Minister for Defence, Senator the Honourable Marise Payne (right), Senator Derryn Hinch (second right), Warren Snowden, MP, (left) and Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AO, tour the Sir John Monash Centre at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery, France.
Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, MP, addresses the audience at the official opening of the Sir John Monash Centre at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery, France.
Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, MP, addresses the audience at the official opening of the Sir John Monash Centre.
The Australian Minister for Veterans' Affairs, The Honourable Darren Chester, MP, addresses the audience at the official opening of the Sir John Monash Centre.

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Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial

People from all over the world fill the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery in France during the Dawn Service on Anzac Day 2018.
The Prime Minster of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, MP and The Prime Minister of the Republic of France, His Excellency Monsieur Édouard Philippe return to their seats after laying wreaths at the foot of the Australian National Memorial during the 2018 Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery in France. *** Local Caption *** On Anzac Day, we remember not only the original Anzacs who died on 25 April 1915, but every one of our service men and women who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. ANZAC Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by all of our past and present service men and women who have displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country. The Anzac spirit lives in the heart and minds of all Australians as we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who contributed so much in shaping the identity of this proud nation. Approximately 2300 ADF members are currently deployed on operation, continuing the Anzac spirit whilst serving Australia’s national interests at home and in many countries around the world.
Australian Army soldier and saxaphone player, Musician (Warrant Officer Class Two) Rick Barnett performs with the Australian Army Band in the dark hours leading up to the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery, France. *** Local Caption *** On Anzac Day, we remember not only the original Anzacs who died on 25 April 1915, but every one of our service men and women who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. ANZAC Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by all of our past and present service men and women who have displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country. The Anzac spirit lives in the heart and minds of all Australians as we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who contributed so much in shaping the identity of this proud nation. Approximately 2300 ADF members are currently deployed on operation, continuing the Anzac spirit whilst serving Australia’s national interests at home and in many countries around the world.
A veteran of the Australian Defence Force watches waits for the 2018 Anzac Day Dawn Service to begin at the Australian National Memorial at the Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery in France.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales delivers a reading at The Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery in France on Anzac Day 2018.

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