Until 27 Dec

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.

Visitors are welcome to take photos with the Shrine Guard after the service.

Date	Times
Sun 15 Nov	4:45pm - 5:15pm
Sun 22 Nov	4:45pm - 5:15pm
Sun 29 Nov	4:45pm - 5:15pm
Sun 6 Dec	4:45pm - 5:15pm
Sun 13 Dec	4:45pm - 5:15pm
Sun 20 Dec	4:45pm - 5:15pm
Sun 27 Dec	4:45pm - 5:15pm

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