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Anzac Day Dawn Service,
Villers-Bretonneux, France
Commemorative Service
25 April 2019
Information for Attendance Pass Holders
CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Western Front 4
The Battle of Villers-Bretonneux 5
What to expect 6
Key arrival times &Ticketek box offices 7
Arriving at the commemoration 7
Accessible seating services 8
Post-service information 8
Australian Memorial site map 9
Transport arrangements 9
Transport arrangements—SJMC shuttle 10
The Sir John Monash Centre 12
Other Services on 25 April 2019 13
Events in April/May 2019 14-15
Guides, apps and other event information 16
Before you depart home 17
Frequently asked questions 18
What to take 19
Prohibited items 19
Attendance pass terms and conditions 20
Contact information 27
Cover image: In billets at Flesselles. A member of the Australian 2nd Battalion ‘carrying on’ with his
correspondence. The muddy state of the yard was not quite so bad as the trenches. Note the canvas
action cover which protects the breech of his rifle. The soldier is wearing his hat back-to-front,
possibly to keep the sun out of his eye while he writes. (AWM E0030)
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Introduction
On 25 April 2019, an Anzac Day Dawn Service will be held at the Australian
National Memorial (ANM) situated next to the Villers-Bretonneux Military
Cemetery just north of the village of Villers-Bretonneux, France. The ANM is
the site of an intense battle fought exactly 101 years before as part of wider
efforts to halt a German spring offensive which was threatening to win them
the war.
Throughout early April in 1918 Australian units helped defend
Villers-Bretonneux from this onslaught, but at dawn on 24 April the
Germans attacked and captured the town. Leading the British counter attack,
the Australian 13th and 15th Brigades enveloped the town and successfully
cleared it of Germans on 25 April, the third anniversary of the Anzac landings
at Gallipoli.
The Commemoration on 25 April 2019 not only commemorates this
remarkable action which effectively ended the German offensive launched a
month prior but will also marks the 104 anniversary of the Anzac landings at
Gallipoli.
This booklet is designed to assist visitors in preparation and attendance at
Members of Australia’s Federation Guard at the Anzac Day dawn service, Villers-Bretonneux. the Commemoration. It is expected that the site capacity will be reached at
3,500, it is important visitors plan their attendance well, review and consider
all details in this booklet, come prepared for the weather conditions with
sufficient time to arrive at the ANM.
3
The Western Front 1918
In late 1917 Russia agreed to an Armistice, ending her war with Germany
and freeing dozens of German divisions for transfer to the Western Front. In
the west, the United States had joined the Allies but the build up of American
troops and equipment in Europe had yet to gather pace. Hoping to win the
war before this happened, Germany launched a major offensive in March
1918, driving deep into the rear areas of the British front and regaining
territory lost in 1916 and 1917. Ultimately difficult fighting, heavy casualties
and exhaustion slowed their momentum. The German advance faltered at
Villers-Bretonneux in April, 1917.
Further German offensives followed, each also initially gaining ground before
being stopped. The stalemate of the past three years gave way to open
warfare as the Allies engaged in limited local attacks, which for the
Australians included the assault on Hamel in July 1918. On 8 August an
Allied offensive outside Amiens, spearheaded by Australian and Canadian
troops, began a series of large-scale attacks along the front that over the
following three months carried the Allies back to the Hindenburg Line from
where the German offensive had begun in March. Unable to regroup,
suffering heavy losses and beset by revolution on a home front driven into
austerity by an Allied naval blockade, the Germans agreed to an Armistice
that ended the fighting on 11 November 1918.
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The Battle of Villers-Bretonneux
Within days of the Germans launching their March 1918 offensive the
Australian divisions, which were not in the path of the attacks, were rushed to
northern France. Through March and April they fought a series of difficult
defensive actions and on 29 March elements of the 3rd Division were
ordered to help prevent a German breakthrough near the town of
Villers-Bretonneux.
Several German attempts to take Villers-Bretonneux failed, but on 24 April a
strong attack drove the British from the town, opening the way to an advance
on Amiens, a vital British transport hub, less than 20 kilometres distant.
As the Germans consolidated their position and began to patrol beyond
Villers-Bretonneux, the 13th and 15th Australian Brigades prepared to
counter attack. After tense hours of delay, they struck late on the night of
24 April fighting a ferocious action that tore through the German defences.
By the following morning the town was in Australian and British hands.
Many officers feared that the difficult night time assault involving complex
manoeuvres would end in disaster, so news of success was met with general
relief and considerable pride in an impressive feat of arms. The Germans
never threatened Villers-Bretonneux again. The battle here marked the limit
of their advance on the Somme and the passing of initiative to the Allies.
Main area in which Australians fought on the Western Front in France, January – July 1918
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Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux
What to expect
Attending this centenary Commemoration is a once in a lifetime experience, Security and crowd management arrangements will be in place, including
but it is important that you know what to expect. The Australian National airport-style screening and bag searches. A strict prohibited items list will be
Memorial (ANM) has no permanent seating infrastructure or shelter. As the enforced (see prohibited items, page 18). Instructions of security personnel
Commemoration will be in the morning at an outdoor venue, it is important must be adhered to at all times.
that you ensure you are prepared for the very cold conditions experienced in Limited medical support is provided by French health authorities at the
April and the potential for wet weather. Commemoration. You will need to ensure to bring your own medication,
You should expect to walk 300m uphill when you arrive at the ANM, including non-prescription pain relief medication, which is not available from
approximately two AFL field lengths, to access the seating area. authorities on site (see what to take, page 18). The medical support provided
is equipped for medical emergencies and is not designed to treat minor
Accessible seating and support are provided to those with a need (see
ailments.
accessible seating services, page 8). While seating will be provided for all
attendance pass holders, they are allocated on a first-served, first-come
basis and some sections have restricted and/or indirect views of the
Commemoration.
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Key arrival times Arriving at the Commemoration
On arrival to the ANM visitors will be directed by commemorative staff onto
Australian National Memorial Villers-Bretonneux, France the grassed promenade at the front of the site. Here you will have your
Thursday 25 April attendance pass scanned and undergo security screening before entering
the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery and moving towards the
03:00am: Australian National Memorial site opens
commemorative area at the ANM.
04:00am: Pre-service commences
Once you have had your attendance pass scanned, you will then proceed
05:30am: Official Anzac Day commences to the security screening area, where you will be subjected to a search by
06:30am: Official Anzac Day service concludes hand held metal detectors and physical inspection of your bags.
Please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the prohibited items list
and do not bring these items to the commemorative service, or they will be
Ticketek box office confiscated at the security screening point. If you do have an item
If you have lost your attendance pass or need to collect them, you should confiscated you will be issued with an identifying ticket and you can
proceed to the clearly marked Box Office to have them replaced or issued reclaim the item at the security screening tent on your departure at the end
prior to approaching the attendance pass scanning area, with your of the commemorative service. Please note that there is free bottled water
attendance passes and identification ready for inspection. available at the ANM for your consumption.
Alternatively In the lead up to to the commemoration Ticketek will establlish After passing through the security screening visitors are free to move
box office facilities so visitors can collect printed attendance passes prior to through the cemetery to the public seating in front of the ANM. The
the service if they choose. distance from the promenade to the commemorative area in front of the
ANM is approximately 300m and is uphill. Should you require any
Australian National Memorial Villers-Bretonneux France assistance getting from the promenade to the commemorative area,
please approach one of the easily identifiable commemorative staff.
Monday 22 April
8:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday 23 April
8:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 24 April
9:30am - 12:00pm
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Accessible seating services Post-service information
Limited assistance will be available for visitors at the commemoration who Once the service is concluded attendees will be asked to remain seated
have registered a health or accessibility requirement. Those requesting while the Official Party departs and the post-service procedures are put in
accessible seating are able to have one carer or companion with them to place. Due to the traffic arrangements implemented by the French authorities
provide assistance. Unfortunately due to limited accessible seating, it is not and the size of the crowd in attendance, it may take some time for visitors to
possible to extend this service to others travelling with their groups. Visitors depart the site. We ask for attendees to remain patient and follow the
with an accessibility requirement will need to alert staff on arrival to the directions of the government officials.
service.
For those members of the public wishing to view the Memorial and the floral
To register for accessible seating, please register online or email: tributes after the service, commemorations staff will be located at the centre
overseascommemorations@dva.gov.au or register at the information tent on aisle and on the left and right hand sides of the VIP seating area.
the day of the service.
Details are displayed on the Memorial Wall in Battalion order, from left to
Accessible seating inclusions: right. Knowing the Battalion and soldier’s surname will help to determine
which queue to join on the morning. Assistance can be provided at the
Access to a limited number of dedicated accessible toilets
Information Tent on arrival or by the staff in attendance.
Transport from the accessible seating area at the ANM
It is anticipated that many people will be wanting to view the Memorial which
Accessible seating exclusions: still has infrastructure in place from the service. We ask visitors to be patient
and listen to the directions of the staff on the morning. Public safety is
Personalised or dedicated one-to-one assistance
paramount. Due to the floral tributes and other infrastructure, access to the
The provision of carers, wheelchair pushers, or physical assistance Tower will not be possible after the service.
with seating or embarking and disembarking vehicles
Wheelchairs, walkers or mobility aids – any visitor requiring this
assistance must bring their own
Oxygen or personalised medications
Specialised support for ‘high care’ individuals
Support travelling to or from your accommodation
You should consult with your doctor regarding the conditions you are likely to
experience on site to ensure you can safely travel to Villers-Bretonneux.
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Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery and Australian National Memorial 9
Transport arrangements
Traffic management is the responsibility of and managed by the French Pedestrians
Authorities.
Patrons may walk to the ANM from the adjacent villages of Corbie, Fouilloy
Road closures and Villers-Bretonneux along designated pedestrian paths. The walk from
Villers-Bretonneux typically takes 45 minutes (3.7km) and walking from
The D23 road, which runs past the ANM, will be closed between Fouilloy Corbie and Fouilloy takes approximately 30 minutes (2km).
and Villers-Bretonneux from 2:00pm on 24 April and into the afternoon of
25 April. It should be noted, however, that parking in these villages maybe restricted
on 25 April.
Other roads in and around Corbie, Fouilloy and Villers-Bretonneux may have
access restrictions placed on them during 25 April and these will be Somme Tourisme shuttle service
controlled by the Gendarmerie.
Somme Tourisme is offering a shuttle service, departing from Amiens train
Private vehicles station, in Amiens town centre, to the ANM. Here is the proposed itinerary:
Private vehicles are to be parked at the TOP Car Park located at 1 Rue de la • Short itinerary: 3:30am from Amiens – returning at 8:30am
Gare (D168) in Villers-Bretonneux. Free public shuttles will run regularly from – tariff 23€
2:45am from the Park and Ride at TOP Car Park to the ANM. These shuttles • Long itinerary: 3:30am from Amiens – returning at 11:30am
will return patrons to the Park and Ride in Villers-Bretonneux following the – tariff 25€
commemorative service.
The long itinerary gives you the opportunity to attend the Villers-Bretonneux
Tour Operator coach registration town service, visit the Remembrance Market, and visit the Franco-Australian
Museum.
To proceed through the checkpoint and enter the Gendarme-controlled traffic
area, each coach must have accreditation to drop off and pick up your clients Each shuttle will include a ‘coach captain’ to facilitate the organisation and
attending the service on 25 April. Tour Operators will receive their management of participants and assist passengers as required.
accreditation display cards, as a result of pre-registration, once passing Bookings for the shuttle service can be made through the following website:
through the Tour Coach Checkpoint at the intersection of D523 and D1029. https://www.visit-somme.com/great-war/anzac-day-2019
Please follow the link below to accredit your coach(es):
https://www.accreditation.services/westernfront/coach-accreditation
Coach registrations do not replace individual registrations; an attendance
pass is still required for all attendees to the commemoration.
If you have any questions please contact:
overseascommemorations@dva.gov.au
10Transport arrangements SJMC Shuttle service If you are planning to visit the Sir John Monash Centre (SJMC) on 24 or 25 April, please note the D23 road, which runs past the ANM and the Sir John Monash Centre, will be closed between Fouilloy and Villers-Bretonneux from 2pm on 24 April until 4pm on 25 April. Coaches Tour coaches with an SJMC booking will be able to access the ANM site using the D23 from Villers-Bretonneux only. For access, an SJMC booking confirmation is required and is to be presented to the Gendarme at the control point. On leaving the ANM site, all coaches must head back in the direction of Villers-Bretonneux. Private vehicles, 24 April 2019 (from 2pm) Visitors with an SJMC booking will be able to access the ANM site in their private vehicle via the D23 from Villers-Bretonneux only. An SJMC booking confirmation is required and is to be presented to the Gendarme at the control point. On leaving the ANM site, all vehicles must head back in the direction of Villers-Bretonneux. Private vehicles, 25 April 2019 Visitors with an SJMC booking are advised to park their vehicles at the TOP Car Park located at 1 rue de la Gare (D168) in Villers-Bretonneux, from where free public shuttles will run regularly throughout the day. The shuttles will run in a loop from the TOP Car Park in Villers-Bretonneux, to the SJMC and into Amiens train station. 11
The Sir John Monash Centre
The Sir John Monash Centre, located just behind the ANM near
Villers-Bretonneux, has been built by the Australian Government as a lasting
tribute to the more than 295,000 Australians who served on the Western
Front from 1916 to 1918 and the more than 46,000 who died there.
The Centre is an enduring legacy of Australia’s Anzac Centenary
Commemorations (2014–18) and provides a unique and engaging
introduction to all the sites on the Australian Remembrance Trail along the
Western Front.
The 1,000 square metre building is half-submerged in the ground to ensure a
subliminal yet harmonious relationship with the ANM and the surrounding
landscape — regarded as a sacred resting place.
The Sir John Monash Centre is not designed as a traditional museum that
focuses on objects, but rather an interpretive hub designed to engage people
of all ages and nationalities. It relies on state-of-the-art multimedia to present
the story of ordinary Australians in extraordinary circumstances.
Inside, the visitor is immersed in the Australian story, both through the
Australian building materials and the personal stories of those who served
and were affected by the war on the Western Front. A view of the Sir John Monash Centre, the ANM and Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, 2018.
Moving, informative and interactive multimedia displays explore Australia
before the war, the reasons our young nation went to war, the experiences of
those Australians who served, and the impact on those they left behind. Planning your visit
Visitors will interact with the exhibits via the Sir John Monash Centre app, The Sir John Monash Centre lies in the heart of the Somme region at the
available for free download to their individual iOS and Android devices via ANM on Route de Villers-Bretonneux, 80800 Fouilloy.
the on-site Wi-Fi network, or by loan devices.
The Sir John Monash Centre will be open from 9:30am on 25 April.
The app is a virtual tour guide, allowing visitors to experience the site at their In order to visit the centre on this day, people will need to make a booking.
own pace and in their choice of English, French or German language. Bookings will also need to be made in the days leading up to 25 April
Visitors should bring headphones or earphones and have their mobile and 26 April due to the expected high numbers.
devices fully charged.
To make a booking, go to: https://sjmc.gov.au/book-your-visit/
12Other Services on 25 April 2019
Note: attendance passes are not required for these services.
Villers-Bretonneux Anzac Day Town Service (French Service)
Time: 8:30am
Transport: No transport provided, visitors need to make their own
arrangements
Venue: Monument aux Morts, Town Centre, Villers-Bretonneux
Bullecourt Town Service (French Anzac Day Service)
Time: 3:00pm
Transport: No transport provided, visitors need to make their own
arrangements
Venue: The Commonwealth and French Monuments in the Bullecourt
village centre – Square du Souvenir Francais
Australian Service at Digger Memorial
Time: 4:00pm
Transport: No transport provided, visitors need to make their own
arrangements
Venue: Memorial on the village outskirts of Bullecourt
Australian Service at Digger Memorial
13Events in April/May 2019
Note: attendance passes are not required for these services. Sunday 21 April:
These events are not hosted by the DVA. For further detail on events ‘VignaRun’ - Road run in Vignacourt
around Anzac Day 2019, please contact the Val de Somme Tourist Office:
9:30am: 5km (participation fee: 7.50€)
+33(0)3.22.96.95.76. Website: https://www.visit-somme.com/
10.15am: 10km (participation fee: 10.50€)
Limited to 600 runners, registrations are open until 18 April at:
Wednesday 17 April:
http://lanzacrun.courses80.fr/
8:00pm: Concert featuring the ‘Burwood Girls High School’ (doors open
2:00pm – 6:00pm: at the interpretive Centre in Vignacourt
at 7:45pm) – Market Hall in Villers-Bretonneux
Film projection of the ‘VignaRun’ runner’s trip to Australia
Thursday 18 April:
Workshop – creation of post cards
9:00am – 12:00am: Master Class (Advanced workshop) with Burwood
Girls High School – Market hall in Villers-Bretonneux Exhibition by the Belgian colourist Johnny Sirlande
Friday 19 April: Monday 22 April:
7pm: Inauguration of Jewellery and poppy exhibition plus concert 2:00pm – 6:pm: Decorative workshop (jewellery and poppies) –
featuring ‘Trio Celtique’ – Interpretive Centre in Vignacourt Interpretive Centre in Vignacourt
Saturday 20 April: Monday 22 -Sunday 28 April:
10:15am: Remembrance Ceremony – Place de l’église in Vignacourt 2:00pm – 6:00pm: Château St Gratien Open House and Art exhibition
– The exhibition includes reproductions of artworks painted by
2:00pm – 5:00pm: ‘Et si les photographes c’était vous!’ (And if the
Australian war artists such as Arthur Streeton, on the grounds of the
photographers were you!) – Black and white portrait photography session
château, during the First World War. The Château was the
– Interpretive Centre in Vignacourt
headquarters for the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Australian Divisions (signals
2 :30pm – 5:30pm: Five a side Football Tournament with the front-line personnel) from April to August 1918. The 3rd Division including
towns of Villers-Bretonneux, Pozières and Le Hamel and towns of the General Monash, were present from 31 March to 11 May 1918.
rear, Allonville, Naours and Vignacourt – multi-purpose centre in the park
of Vignacourt
14Tuesday 23 April: Friday 26 – Saturday 27 April:
4:00pm: Inauguration of the Exhibition ‘Allonville – the Australian 10:00am – 6:00pm: Photo and historical documents Exhibition – Town
presence’, Place de la Mare du Four in Allonville. Hall of Villers-Bretonneux
6:30pm: Concert featuring the Voices of Birralee Choir – L’église St Saturday 27 April:
Firme – local church in Vignacourt 9:00 am: 11km Memorial to Memorial Cross-country walk between the
8:30pm: Cine film (doors open at 8:00pm) – Market Hall in Australian Memorial at Le Hamel and the National Australian Memorial
Villers-Bretonneux near Villers Bretonneux
Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 April: 11th ANZAC CUP (Aussie rules football tournament)
10:00am – 6:00pm: Photo Exhibition ‘14-18 en Val de Somme’ – Market 10:15am: ANZAC Cup procession - Franco-Australian museum in
hall in Villers-Bretonneux Villers- Bretonneux
Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 April: 11:30am: match commence
2:00pm – 6:00pm: Decorative workshop (jewellery and poppies) – 10:00am-5:00pm: in the town centre of Villers-Bretonneux
Interpretive Centre in Vignacourt Guided tour (in French) in a horse drawn carriage around the town
Thursday 25 April: centre of Villers-Bretonneux
7:30am-12:30pm: Remembrance Market – Place General de Gaulle in Didgeridoo demonstration
Villers-Bretonneux Presentation of the ‘Bonnay Sound and Light show’
8:30am: Town Ceremony at the French War Monument in Multiple events/ games/ demonstrations organised by the European
Villers-Bretonneux AFL and local association ABA.
9:00am: Voices of Birralee concert – Market Hall in Villers-Bretonneux Friday 3 - Sunday 5 May:
3:00pm: Town Ceremony at the French War Monument in Bullecourt, 2:00pm – 6:00pm: Château St Gratien Open House and Art exhibition
followed by the ceremony at Digger Memorial – The exhibition includes reproductions of artworks painted by
Friday 26 April: Australian war artists such as Arthur Streeton, on the grounds of the
château, during the First World War. The Château was the
‘Memorial Day Golf Trophy’ – Amiens Golf Club, Amiens, registrations
headquarters for the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Australian Divisions (signals
available soon at: http://memorialdaygolftrophy.com/
personnel) from April to August 1918. The 3rd Division including
2:00 pm: Aussie Rules Football Initiation for the schools of General Monash, were present from 31 March to 11 May 1918.
Villers-Bretonneux (All spectators welcome) – Stade Timmerman in
Villers-Bretonneux
9:00pm: Screening of the film ‘The Water Diviner’ (French Version) –
directed by and starring Russell Crowe – Market Hall in
Villers-Bretonneux
15Guides and apps
Australian Remembrance Trail
Explore the Australian Remembrance Trail online, with access to audio
guides, interactive maps, images and historical information. You will step
back in time, reliving the experiences of the soldiers of the Australian
Imperial Force. Stay informed of updates to the Australian Remembrance
Trail via the Anzac Portal website The Anzac Portal.
SJMC App
Once you arrive on site, the SJMC App becomes your personal tour guide.
Connect to the free WiFi and use the App in the grounds of the Cemetery
and the Memorial to learn the history of the site and find and hear soldier’s
stories. Inside the SJMC, the App delivers the audio content directly to you,
immersing you in the experience. Remember to bring earphones. The App is
available in English, French, and German. Download the App on the
App Store or Google Play.
Anzac 360
From battlegrounds like Pozieres, Villers-Bretonneux and Fromelles to
museums and memorials like the extraordinary SJMC and awe-inspiring
Menin Gate, each of the eight videos tells the story of the men and women
who served; and places those stories into the broader context of Australia’s
part in the epic conflict waged from 1914 to 1918. Soar over battlefields,
explore stunning monuments, go inside ruined bunkers and restored
trenches in 360 vision, using a headset or simply holding your phone or
tablet. Download the app on the App Store or Google Play.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) war graves app
provides information about the cemeteries around the world and allows you
to search for the location of an individual’s war grave. Visit the CWGC
website, www.cwgc.org/app, to download the app.
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, 2018.
16Before you depart
Register your travel Children and infants
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides travel advice Any individual over the age of two years on the day of the Commemoration
to international travellers on the Smartraveller website: smartraveller.gov.au must hold an attendance pass in their own right. Children under the age of
We recommend Australians travelling overseas, including for national two years may attend the Commemoration with an adult pass-holder. As site
commemorative services, subscribe to updates to country travel advice and capacity may be reached, those children must sit on the lap of an adult
bulletins on the Smartraveller website and follow us on Facebook and during the seated portions of the service.
Twitter.
Please seriously consider how well your child or infant would cope with the
Obtain travel insurance travel and environmental conditions appropriate to the service you are
attending. It is important to remember that there are only limited toilet
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for overseas travel. Overseas facilities, with no infant changing or parenting facilities at the commemorative
medical care and repatriation is very expensive. If something unexpected site.
happens and you don’t have the appropriate travel insurance, you are
personally liable for all costs. Make sure your insurance covers all the In consideration of the restrictive nature of the ANM, prams and strollers will
activities you will be undertaking and any pre-existing medical conditions. not be permitted. If you do attend with a pram, or stroller, it must be left
It’s important to be clear about what is covered under your policy; if in doubt, unaccompanied at the point of entry. Baby carriers and/or toddler backpacks
talk to your insurer. may be permitted, although will be required to be removed during security
screening.
Check your visa requirements
France is located within the Schengen Area of the European Union (EU).
If you are travelling on a passport issued by Australia then you do not require
a visa to enter this area of the EU if you are staying less than 90 days.
Individuals travelling on passports issued by countries other than Australia
may need an entry visa. The EU has a common list of countries whose
citizens must have a visa when crossing the external borders and a list of
countries whose citizens are exempt from that requirement. Further
information can be located at: bit.ly/EU-Visa
17Frequently asked questions
Q: Only my first and last names have been printed on my attendance Q: What if I lose my attendance pass, or it is stolen before I get to
pass – not my full name (as it appears on my passport). Is this a France?
problem? A: If you lose, damage or have an attendance pass stolen before you
A: No. An attendance pass that includes your first name and last name is arrive in France, you must identify this at the first check point.
a valid attendance pass. It does not matter whether or not your middle Processes will be in place for the reissue of attendance passes at the
name is printed on the pass. commemorative site.
Q: My attendance pass has been printed with my old passport number. Is If possible, you should contact the overseas commemorations call
this a problem? centre (1300 364 002, or +61 2 6289 1133 for overseas callers) to
advise that you have lost, or misplaced your pass. If you advise us
A: No. If your old passport number is printed on your pass, then you before you arrive at the commemorative site, it may be possible for a
should bring the old passport with you, or a photocopy of that passport, new attendance pass to be printed ready for collection when you
along with your new passport to present at the check point. arrive. See the back of this booklet for contact details.
Q: Do I have to bring my passport with me, or will a photocopy of the Q: What if I lose my attendance pass, or wristband onsite at the
passport be ok? Commemoration?
A: A photocopy of your passport, showing the page which includes your A: If you lose your attendance pass or wristband while you are at the
photograph, passport number and full name, will be accepted as Commemoration, you must identify this at one of the check points, or
identification at the check point, a driver’s licence or national to an Authorised Event Person. Processes will be in place for the
identification card. reissue of an attendance pass or wristband at the Commemoration.
Q: What if I forget to bring my passport with me to the Commemoration?
A: If you forget to bring your passport, or a photocopy of your passport
with you for the identification check, you will be asked for other
photographic identification documentation, such as a Driver’s Licence.
If you are unable to provide other identification documents, there will
be a process in place to attempt to verify your identity. If your identity
can not be verified, you may not be permitted entry to the
Commemoration.
18What to take
Prior to progressing through security, you should have your attendance pass Furniture or camping equipment including tents, folding chairs and
and photographic ID such as current passport (or a copy of your passport), stretchers;
current Australian Driver’s licence, or current national identity card readily Alcohol of any kind;
accessible and within reach for validation.
Glass containers and cans of any kind;
In your preparations, consider that you will experience very cold and Opened bottles of liquid;
sometimes wet conditions on the morning of the Commemoration.
Flammable liquids;
You will also need to ensure you have everything needed for the morning in
Weapons or sharp objects, including umbrellas (a poncho will be issued);
a small bag, or day-pack. Your bag should not be any larger than that
allowed as carry-on luggage on a plane. Large objects;
What to pack: Musical instruments of any kind and any other object that may be used to
cause a disturbance including air horns and vuvuzelas;
Attendance Pass and passport (or appropriate photo ID); Hiking poles (Medical aids, such as walkers and walking sticks will be
Wet weather and windproof jacket and pants; permitted subject to medical need);
Large flags or banners;
Warm clothing for single digit temperatures;
Professional photographic equipment (e.g. Large zoom lenses no larger
Prescription medication (if required); than 100mm, audio visual or cinematographic devices apart from
accredited media);
Non-perishable food and snacks;
‘Selfie’ sticks and large camera tripods;
Drinking water (opened bottles will not be allowed through security
screening, however, water will be available on site) Drones and remote control devices; and
Sunscreen (for later in the morning); and Any other item that might compromise public safety or enjoyment of the
Commemoration or that is illegal under the laws of Australia or the host
Compact personal camera. country.
These items can either be left in your vehicle, or surrendered for temporary
Prohibited items confiscation at the security check point where your bags will be checked as
The following items are prohibited at the Commemoration: part of the security screening process. Temporarily confiscated items can be
collected upon return through the check point. If items are not collected upon
Dangerous or hazardous items of any kind including fireworks, flares, return, they may be disposed of.
lasers and smoke canisters;
In order to preserve the solemnity of the commemoration, and as this service
Advertising or marketing messages;
will be broadcast live, roaming by the general public to take photos during
Large backpacks (Day-packs, e.g. Aircraft cabin bag sized are the service is not persmitted. Accredited media will also be restricted to a
acceptable) media zone area.
19Attendance pass terms and conditions
Introduction
An attendance pass is an invitation to the person whose name appears on
the pass to gain access to one or more commemorative services (the
Commemorations).
The purpose of the Commemorations is to allow the public to attend
commemorative services which acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all
Australian servicemen and women. Anzac Centenary commemorations
relate to the First World War; Century of Service commemorations relate to
all subsequent wars, conflicts and peace operations.
Services conducted by the Australian Government may also be done in
partnership with the New Zealand Government, who share responsibility for
the delivery of the commemoration. In this case the service and sacrifice of
New Zealand servicemen and women are also acknowledged and the
Australian Government will consult with the NZ government before exercising
its rights under these terms and conditions.
1. In these Terms and Conditions:
a. Australian Commemorations means the Commemorations
organised solely by the Australian Government and identified as such
on the application form and at overseas commemorations.
b. Joint Commemorations means the Commemorations organised
jointly by the Australian Government and the New Zealand
Government and identified as such on the application form and at
overseas commemorations.
Villers-Bretonneux, France, 1938-07-22. From the Cemetery Wall, Two Australian Soldiers salute
(AWM H17494)
20Application and interpretation of these terms and conditions that document, agreement or provision as amended from time to time.
2. This is an agreement between you and the Australian Government Discretions or powers exercisable by the Australian Government under
who are the parties to this agreement. In consideration of the these terms and conditions may be exercised by the Secretary of the
opportunity to submit an application to be issued with an attendance Department of Veterans’ Affairs and his or her appointees and
pass to one or more of the Commemorations, you agree to be bound delegates.
by and comply with the terms and conditions set out in this document, Application for an attendance pass
the Attendance Pass Allocation Rules (which are at Schedule A)
5. Australian (and New Zealand for Joint Commemorations) citizens and
(Allocation Rules), the Conditions of Entry (which are at Schedule B)
permanent residents, citizens of the host country in which a
and any instructions displayed at the Commemoration site(s). You
Commemoration will be held and citizens of other countries are eligible
should be aware that your submission of an application, either on your
to apply for an attendance pass. Attendance passes are limited to one
own behalf or through an agent, indicates your agreement to be bound
pass per person.
by these terms and conditions. If you are applying for an attendance
pass through an agent (including a tour operator, travel agent, school 6. Applications for attendance passes are to be made online at overseas
or any other person or organisation), you warrant and agree that you commemorations, at: overseas commemorations
have been provided with a copy of these terms and conditions and or by calling 1300 364 002.
have read and understood them. Your attention is drawn in particular 7. Applications for attendance passes will open and close at the times
to the clauses under the heading ‘Limitation of Liability’. published by the Australian Government at
3. You agree that the Australian Government may, from time to time, in overseas commemorations. Applicants whose applications are
its sole discretion, amend these terms and conditions by posting the received after the closing time will be placed onto a waitlist in
amended terms and conditions to overseas commemorations and by accordance with the Allocation Rules. Applications made less than 24
sending you a notice to the email account specified on your application hours prior to the commencement of the relevant Commemoration(s)
informing you that these terms and conditions have been amended. will be rejected.
You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions as amended from 8. Subject to clause 9 below, to be eligible for an attendance pass, you
time to time. must supply full personal and other details as required by the
4. In this document, a singular word includes the plural and vice versa, application form.
and examples do not limit the scope of the provisions in which they 9. The Australian Government will issue attendance passes in
occur. References to a document or agreement or a provision of a accordance with the Allocation Rules. You acknowledge and agree
document or agreement are references to that there are a limited number of attendance passes available for the
Commemorations, and that submission of an application does not
guarantee that you will be issued with an attendance pass.
2110. You should provide your passport number, Australian (or New Zealand a. an attendance pass or official invitation from the Australian
for Joint Commemorations) citizenship number, Australian (or New Government (or the New Zealand Government for Joint
Zealand for Joint Commemorations) visa number (if you are not a Commemorations) bearing their name; and
citizen), or national identity card number (ID Information) at the time
b. either their current passport (or a copy of their passport), current
you apply for an attendance pass. A space is provided on the online
Australian (or New Zealand for Joint Commemorations) driving licence,
and paper forms for that purpose. If you do not provide your ID
or current national identity card.
Information on your application, the Australian Government may
reserve an attendance pass for you. You must provide your ID 2. Children under the age of two years on the day of the Commemoration
Information within 60 days after the date on which an attendance pass may enter the Commemoration site with an adult pass-holder. If all
is reserved for you, or within 14 days prior to the Commemoration, attendance passes are exhausted, those children must sit on the lap of
whichever is earliest, using the relevant online form at an adult during the seated portions of the Commemoration service.
www.dva.gov.au/overseascommemorations, or by calling 3. Attendance passes may only be used by the person named on the
1300 364 002, . If you fail to provide your ID Information within that pass.
time, your reserved attendance pass will be issued to the next eligible
applicant for an attendance pass in accordance with the Allocation 4. By entering the Commemoration site you agree to be bound by, and
Rules. comply with, the Conditions of Entry set out in Schedule B to these
terms and conditions.
11. The Australian Government does not accept any responsibility
whatsoever for any technical failure or malfunction or any other 5. You acknowledge and agree that your attendance pass does not
problem which may result in any email or application not being provide you with allocated seating or guarantee you a full view of the
properly recorded or received. Commemoration ceremony.
12. If at any time you decline an offer of an attendance pass from the 6. The Australian Government may, in its sole and absolute discretion,
Australian Government, your application for an attendance pass will be refuse anyone entry to the Commemorations without prior notice for
regarded as having lapsed and you will need to submit a fresh any reason, including if it suspects on reasonable grounds that the
application in the event that you change your mind. pass-holder might engage in conduct that is prejudicial to, or
inconsistent with, the purpose of the Commemoration or with its
Access to Commemoration sites dignity, solemnity or safety.
1. To gain access to the Commemoration site, all individuals over the age
Attendance passes are non-transferable
of two years on the day of the Commemoration must have in their
possession: 7. Attendance passes are strictly non-transferable. You must not sell,
transfer, assign, gift, exchange or otherwise give an attendance pass
for the benefit of a third person, or attempt or offer to do any of those
things. The Australian
Government may cancel any pass the subject of a breach of this
clause. Any person who obtains a pass from you in breach
22of this clause will be refused entry to, or participation in, the representation by the Australian Government that you are entitled to,
Commemoration. or ought to be allowed to, enter that country.
8. Nothing in clause 19 above affects the right of the Australian 13. Your attention is also drawn to paragraph 7 of the Conditions of Entry
Government to issue or cancel an attendance pass in accordance with to the Commemoration Site (at Schedule B to these terms and
these terms and conditions and/or the Allocation Rules. conditions).
Cancellation of attendance passes and Commemorations Privacy
9. The Australian Government may, at any time, for any reason, without 14. The Australian Government will manage all personal information
prior notice to you, and without providing reasons: collected from you in accordance with its Overseas Commemorations
Privacy Policy. You consent to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
a. cancel any attendance pass issued to you or any member of your
(DVA) using and disclosing the information about you provided for the
travelling party; and
purposes (Purposes) of determining eligibility to attend the
b. postpone, change, modify or cancel a Commemoration or part of a commemorations, issuing attendance passes, and if you are
Commemoration. successful in securing an attendance pass managing attendance at
Limitation of liability the commemorations, in relation to the commemorations and
management of the event. This may include sharing information with
10. You are responsible for paying for any travel, accommodation, travel those involved in organising and managing the event and disclosing
insurance and any other costs associated with your attendance or information to relevant government agencies (domestic and foreign
proposed attendance at a Commemoration. Federal or State) including law enforcement and security agencies.
11. You agree that the Australian Government will not be liable for any You consent to relevant government agencies sharing information that
loss, damage, cost or expense (including any damage to personal they may hold in relation to you to further the Purposes.
property) suffered, incurred or that may be incurred by reason, or in 15. You acknowledge that recipients of information about you who are
respect, of your attendance, or proposed attendance, at a outside Australia may not be subject to privacy laws similar to the
Commemoration. Under no circumstances will the Australian Australian Privacy Principles and that, as a consequence of you
Government be liable for foreseeable or unforeseeable, or direct or providing this consent, DVA will not be obliged to take any steps to
indirect, loss or damage in any form. This includes any loss, damage ensure that the foreign recipient complies with the Australian Privacy
cost or expense incurred or that may be incurred by you as a result of Principles and will not be liable for any acts or practices of foreign
the cancellation, change or postponement of a Commemoration, or the recipients which are inconsistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.
cancellation one or more attendance passes.
16. DVA intends to request that the foreign recipient handles information
12. Issue of an attendance pass to you does not guarantee or otherwise about you in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
assure you of entry to the country in which the Commemoration is to
be held and does not constitute a
23Miscellaneous 4. Applicants who submit an application for an attendance pass after the
due date prescribed in clause 7 of the Attendance Pass Terms and
17. This document and any dispute arising out of or in connection with it is
Conditions will be immediately placed onto a waitlist corresponding
governed by the laws of the Australian Capital Territory and the courts
with their category.
of that Territory shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to decide any
matter arising out of these terms and conditions. Waitlist
SCHEDULE A 5. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist ranked according to their
category (from Category A to Category C) and then according to the
ALLOCATION RULES date and time on which their application for an attendance pass was
received from first in time to last in time.
Allocation of attendance passes
6. Attendance passes will be allocated to waitlisted eligible applicants up
1. The Australian Government will, in respect of each of the
to 14 days before the Commemoration. Attendance passes that
Commemorations, divide the available attendance passes between
become available after that time will be available on a first-come, first-
each of the following categories of eligible applicants in proportions
served basis at the gate to the Commemoration pursuant to clause 7
that it determines in its sole and absolute discretion:
below.
Category A: Australian citizens and permanent residents of
Australia (in respect of the Australian Commemorations) or
Gate availability
Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of 7. Any attendance passes that remain available 24 hours before the
Australia and New Zealand (in respect of the Joint Commemorations); commencement time of the Commemoration will be available at the
Category B: Citizens of the country in which the Commemoration entrance to the Commemoration to individuals who attend in person
is to be hosted; and and present a passport, Australian or New Zealand driving licence or
national identification card, regardless of their nationality.
Category C: Citizens of other countries.
8. Attendance passes will be issued under clause 7 above on a first-
2. The Australian Government may, in its sole and absolute discretion, come, first-served basis until the supply of attendance passes has
re-allocate attendance passes between Categories A, B and C. been exhausted.
3. Attendance passes will be issued to eligible applicants in each of those General discretion in relation to attendance passes
categories on a first-come, first-served basis. If the attendance passes
allocated to a category are exhausted, eligible applicants will be placed 9. The Australian Government may in its absolute discretion issue or
on a waitlist pursuant to clause 5 of these Attendance Rules. reallocate an attendance pass at any time (including before the
commencement of the application process). The Australian
Government may impose conditions for the issuance or reallocation of
passes under this clause in its absolute discretion. To be eligible to
receive an attendance pass under
24this clause, the recipient of the reallocated attendance pass must Government be liable for foreseeable or unforeseeable, or for direct or
provide the Australian Government with a completed application form indirect, loss or damage in any form.
and agree to the Attendance Pass Terms and Conditions.
7. All attendees must, at all times during their attendance at the
No limitation on discretion to cancel Commemoration, have in their possession their attendance pass or
official invitation and either their current passport (or a copy of their
10. Nothing in these Attendance Rules limits the discretion of the
passport), current Australian (or New Zealand for Joint
Australian Government to cancel an attendance pass provided in
Commemorations) driving licence, or current national identity card.
clause 21 of the Attendance Pass Terms and Conditions.
8. Attendees will be subject to security screening and searches when
SCHEDULE B CONDITIONS OF ENTRY required by Authorised Event Personnel, including prior to entry to the
Commemoration area(s).
TO COMMEMORATION SITES
9. Any person who refuses to be searched by Authorised Event
1. Entry to the Commemoration site is limited to individuals holding a
Personnel or who fails to provide proof of identity or a valid attendance
valid attendance pass issued by the Australian Government, and
pass or official invitation on request may be refused admission to, or
invited official representatives (the pass-holder or pass-holders).
removed from the Commemoration.
2. Attendees must comply with the attendance pass Terms and
10. The following items are prohibited:
Conditions.
a. Dangerous or hazardous items of any kind including fireworks, flares,
3. Attendees must comply with the directions of Authorised Event
lasers and smoke canisters;
Personnel and any signposted instructions at all times.
b. Advertising or marketing messages;
4. Attendees must observe and maintain the solemnity and dignity of the
Commemoration and behave appropriately at all times. c. Large backpacks (Day-packs, e.g. Aircraft cabin bag sized are
acceptable);
5. Attendees must not deliberately, maliciously or negligently cause any
damage to the Commemoration site. d. Furniture or camping equipment including tents, folding chairs and
stretchers;
6. Attendees enter the Commemoration at their own risk. The Australian
Government will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense e. Alcohol of any kind;
(including any damage to personal property) suffered or incurred by
f. Glass containers and cans of any kind;
any attendee in connection with the Commemoration. Under no
circumstances will the Australian g. Opened bottles of liquid;
h. Flammable liquids;
i. Weapons or sharp objects, including umbrellas (a poncho will be
issued in the information pack provided);
j. Large objects;
25k. Musical instruments of any kind and any other object that may be used 16. Surveillance equipment may be operated within and surrounding the
to cause a disturbance including air horns and vuvuzelas; Commemorations area(s). Attendees consent to information about
themselves (including images) being recorded by such equipment and
l. Hiking poles (Medical aids, such as walkers and walking sticks will be
to the disclosure of that information to anyone (including law
permitted subject to medical need);
enforcement bodies or other authorities) to the extent the Australian
m. Large flags or banners; Government or host nation authorities deem it necessary to do so.
n. Professional photographic equipment (e.g. Large zoom lenses, no 17. Attendees may be refused entry to, or removed from, the
greater than 100mm, audio visual or cinematographic devices apart Commemoration if they:
from for accredited media);
a. fail to comply with these Conditions of Entry or requests, directions or
o. ‘Selfie’ sticks and large camera tripods; Instructions from Authorised Event Personnel or signposted
p. Drones and remote control devices; and instructions;
q. Any other item that might compromise public safety or enjoyment of b. enter any restricted area without permission to do so; or
the Commemoration or that is illegal under the laws of Australia or the c. act in any manner inconsistent with the dignity and solemnity of the
host country. Commemorations.
11. Any prohibited items may be confiscated and may be destroyed. 18. Authorised Event Personnel includes authorised representatives of the
12. Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is prohibited within the Australian Government, event staff, and authorised representatives of
Commemoration site. the host nation authorities or the police.
13. Attendees showing signs of being affected by alcohol or any other
substance may be refused entry to the Commemoration site.
14. No animals are permitted to the Commemoration(s), other than guide
dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf or assistance dogs for
disabled attendees.
15. The Commemoration(s) will be filmed for live and recorded
transmission, including internet streaming. Attendees may be filmed or
photographed. By entering the Commemoration site, attendees
consent to their image, likeness or voice being captured or used as
part of any recording of the event(s) or for any other purpose in any
media and in any context throughout the world in perpetuity, without
compensation or attribution.
26Contact information In Australia Department of Veterans’ Affairs Telephone: 1300 364 002 Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 5 pm International Callers: +61 2 6289 1133 Email: overseascommemorations@dva.gov.au In France The number 112 can be dialled from anywhere in Europe for emergency services (medical, fire and police). In France, Australians can obtain consular assistance from the: Australian Embassy 4 rue Jean Rey, 75724 Paris Cedex 15 Metro Line 6 Station Bir-Hakeim RER C Station Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel Telephone: +33 (0) 1 40 59 33 00 Email: consular.paris@dfat.gov.au For the latest travel advice on France, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller website at smartraveller.gov.au Australians are also encouraged to subscribe to the travel advice for France so they receive free instant email notification each time the travel advice is updated. Image: A fellow soldier of the battalion lays some flowers on the grave of 4208 Private Roland Allan (AWM J00030) 27
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