Vision

"To PROMOTE, MAINTAIN and ENHANCE the Anzac Memorial as the State's principal commemorative and interpretive monument dedicated to the service and sacrifice of Australians in armed conflicts, to maximise its potential to inform all visitors and to educate future generations."

On this day

19 September

1918 — Battles of MEGIDDO, NABLUS and SHARON involving the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade. These battles launched the final offensive against the Turks in Palestine and Syria

1943 — 2/6th Independent Company captured KIAPIT, New Guinea. An airfield was then constructed in the area and it became the base for 7th Div operations in the Markham Valley. This is noted as one of the outstanding Australian actions of WW2