Striking projections will be displayed on City Hall this ANZAC Day, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the landing of ANZAC troops at Gallipoli.
Launching on Friday 25 April with an early showing to coincide with the Dawn Service in Johnstone Park and again from dusk to 11.30pm (until Sunday 27 April), the free art program will tell the moving story of the ANZACs, featuring powerful symbols of sacrifice, and remembering the soldiers who lost their lives.
Soldiers and nurses during World War 1 (WW1) and sculptures by Peter Corlett OAM including Matron Grace Wilson and Private Ted Kenna VC will all be showcased.
The projections include First Nations soldiers who enlisted during WW1, but whose service and stories are still largely unknown.
The WW1 honour roll and the involvement of women and volunteer troops will also be explored.
Photography, historical images, paintings and monuments were brought together by projection artists, Ian de Gruchy and Olaf Meyer and produced by Multimedia Events.
In addition to the special Australian Navy objects on display in Cats and Dogs All at Sea, our collections team at the National Wool Museum is also honouring our ANZAC diggers with a behind the scenes tour of objects from WW1 and WW2 called 'Up Close with the Collection: In the Anzac Spirit.'
On Tuesday 22 April, attendees can get a close look at a range of blankets made at the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, uniforms, pattern books and historical photographs.
Bookings are essential to experience the ANZAC spirit woven into the wool industry's rich history.
Find out about this tour and what else is happening this ANZAC Day in our region.
Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
The projections are a moving tribute.ANZAC Day is an annual reminder to acknowledge not only the soldiers and nurses who served during World War 1, but Australians who have served in all wars.
I encourage the community to experience this family-friendly display, which tells the story of mateship and the Aussie spirit.
Our National Wool Museum team is also excited to share the many precious wartime objects and photos, which paint a picture of how our community came together to support soldiers and the human impact of war.
