Last Post Service
The weekly Last Post Service commemorates a different moment from Australia’s military history from the First World War through to today.
The brief, family-friendly ceremony takes place outside on the Shrine Forecourt and includes bugle calls and bagpipers, the Shrine Guard in historic uniform, a wreath-laying, recital of the Ode and lowering of the flags.
Hours 
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Sun 3 Dec |
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Sun 10 Dec |
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Sun 17 Dec |
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Sun 24 Dec |
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Sun 31 Dec |
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Location 
Second World War Memorial Forecourt
Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood Ave
Melbourne 3001
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
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