The Treasures of the Anzac Memorial exhibition will be closed from 24 March to 6 April. The exhibition will reopen on Monday, 7 April.

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Honouring service and sacrifice

A physical expression of the spirit and legend of the Anzac — Honouring service, and the Courage, Endurance, and Sacrifice by all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.

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3 April

— 1885

Battle of Tamai. While this was the most significant battle for the New South Wales Contingent of the war in the Sudan, their involvement was minimal.

— 1942

Survivors from HMAS Perth surrendered to the Japanese in Sumatra. This group was part of the 307 who survived the sinking of their ship on the 1st of March, in which 375 of their shipmates died. Their efforts to reach Australia failed due to winds, currents, and lack of food and water. Despite their lifeboat being fired upon by Japanese ships, they reached Sumatra, where they surrendered and were imprisoned for the remainder of the war.