Remembrance Day: Australia Marks 106 Years Since End of WWI

Published on November 11, 2024

Australians across the country paused to remember those who sacrificed their lives in service, gathering at memorials nationwide for Remembrance Day events. Marking 106 years since the signing of the armistice that ended World War I, Australians observed a minute of silence at 11 a.m. to commemorate the moment in 1918 when the guns fell silent and peace returned to Europe after years of devastating conflict. The Australian War Memorial in Canberra was the focal point of this year’s ceremonies that was attended by dignitaries including Governor-General Samantha Mostyn, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Force Chief Admiral David Johnston, and Memorial Chairman Kim Beazley....

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