Early Anzac Day march (silent)

Extract from Memories: Eleventh Anniversary of ANZAC Day is Observed with Pride and Sorrow: Sydney, N.S.W. (1926)

On 25 April 1915 Australian troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey. This was part of an attempt by Britain, Australia and other nations to defeat the Ottoman Empire during the First World War (1914–18). On the first anniversary of the landing, Anzac Day was commemorated around Australia and wherever Australian soldiers were posted. By 1927 it had become a public holiday event across Australia. Anzac Day has been commemorated ever since and is still an important day for many Australians.

NFSA: 127478 Newsreel courtesy National Film and Sound Archive

Activities

1. What does this short film clip show? Summarise what you see.

2. Does the film appear to have a main purpose or message? If so, what do you think it is?

3. Who made the film clip and when was it made? Use this information to try to work out why the film was made. Does this change what you think about the purpose of the film?