The first ever film re-enactment of the 1915 Gallipoli landings, ‘The Hero of the Dardanelles’, is now available on DVD, just in time for the 100th anniversary of its premiere at Melbourne’s Majestic Theatre on 17 July 1915. Directed by Alfred Rolfe, The Hero of the Dardanelles was filmed only weeks after the Gallipoli events.…
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ABC ANZAC Day programing
by themovieboards - Editor •
Ahead of the 2015 Anzac Day commemorations which mark the marks the Centenary of Gallipoli. The ABC is once again honoured to help all Australians reflect on this historical moment, with the recent announcing of its programing for Anzac Day. ABC managing director Mark Scott commented that across our radio, television, digital and online platforms…
Vic Government gives community grants to mark Anzac Centenary
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At a recent Victorian Government Anzac Centenary Seminar Veterans’ Affairs Minister Hugh Delahunty announced that communities around Victoria will be eligible for up to a $100,000 grant to mark the Anzac Centenary (2014-2018). “Through education, participation and commemorations, Victorians can better understand how World War I not only changed the face of Victoria but helped…