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.
Note: On 6 April, a special Last Post Service will honour the Shrine Guards who have protected the Shrine since 1935. Trained in military drill, the Shrine Guard provides security and ceremonial support, proudly wearing a uniform modelled on that worn by the legendary Light Horsemen of WWI.
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Sun 30 Mar |
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Sun 6 Apr |
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Sun 13 Apr |
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Sun 20 Apr |
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Sun 27 Apr |
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Sun 4 May |
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Sun 11 May |
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Sun 18 May |
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Sun 25 May |
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Sun 1 Jun |
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Sun 8 Jun |
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Sun 15 Jun |
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Sun 22 Jun |
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Sun 29 Jun |
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Sun 6 Jul |
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Sun 13 Jul |
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Sun 20 Jul |
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Sun 27 Jul |
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Sun 3 Aug |
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Sun 10 Aug |
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Sun 17 Aug |
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Sun 24 Aug |
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Sun 31 Aug |
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Sun 7 Sep |
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Sun 14 Sep |
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Sun 21 Sep |
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Sun 28 Sep |
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Sun 5 Oct |
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Sun 12 Oct |
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Sun 19 Oct |
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Sun 26 Oct |
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Sun 2 Nov |
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Sun 9 Nov |
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Sun 16 Nov |
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Sun 23 Nov |
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Sun 30 Nov |
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Sun 7 Dec |
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Sun 14 Dec |
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Sun 21 Dec |
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Sun 28 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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