Anzac Day is a public holiday commemorated on 25 April in Australia and New Zealand. It commemorates the World War I landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the Gallipoli (Gelibolu) Peninsular, Turkey on 25 April 1915. It is also a public holiday in Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tonga, whose troops fought under New Zealand during World War I. Although the day originally ... [MORE] 1. Anzac Day Commemoration Committee of Queensland - Committee who oversee Anzac Day events in Queensland. Includes detailed information about commemorative services, military history, classroom activities and a community billboard. 2. Anzac.govt.nz - 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. 3. A poppy for Anzac Day - Thoughts about Anzac Day, poems and correspondence. 4. Anne's Guiding Pages - Anzac Day - History from a New Zealand perspective, poems and quotes. As well as information on Anzac biscuits. 5. Anzac Day - The history, tradition and its significance for Australians. From the Australian War Memorial, the customs and traditions of commemorative ceremonies. 6. Anzac Day - Australian Government article about what it is that Australians commemorate on Anzac Day. Links to relevant online resources are provided. 7. Anzac Day - An outline, provided by the Governor-General of New Zealand, of the commemorative events that occur on holiday. 8. Anzac Day - History of the holiday and how it is commemorated today in New Zealand, from the Returned Services Association. 9. Anzac Day - Photos from Anzac Day services, details of services at Gallipoli, background information, education resources and activities. From the Department of Veterans' Affairs. 10. Anzac Day - History, poems, tributes, photos and articles. 11. Anzac Day - History of Anzac Day, the Anzacs, biographies and diaries, paintings, photographs, and maps, provided by the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 12. Anzac Day Act 1966 - New Zealand government act defines Anzac Day and stipulates commercial restrictions on the day. 13. Department of the Premier and Cabinet : Anzac Day - Details of commemorative activities in Western Australian. History of the holiday, list of war memorials and student activities. 14. NodeWorks Encyclopedia: Anzac Day - 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. 15. Review of ANZAC Day Laws - Victorian Parliament review of ANZAC Day laws. Contains a section on the history of the day in Australia.

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