The BBC has commissioned a First World War Centenary drama, which has attracted controversy from some British newspapers for “plans to give British and German troops equal prominence”.
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Australian Anzac Centenary Board suggestions lead to additional $25 million funding for Anzac Centenary
Australia’s Prime Minister and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary have announced recommendations made by the Anzac Centenary Board will be supported by an extra $25 million of funding.
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Australian state of Queensland launches website to promote Centenary events
The government of the Australian state of Queensland has launched a website to provide a focal point for promoting and obtaining information about events commemorating the Centenary.
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Burial of British First World War soldiers at Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in France
The BBC is providing live coverage of the burial of two British First World War soldiers at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France.
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New Zealand announces almost $1.7 million funding for Centenary projects
New Zealand’s Internal Affairs Minister has announced that almost $1.7 million has been granted to 17 Centenary projects by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission press release gives details of British and unknown First World War soldier burials
The remains of two First World War British soldiers were re-interred at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France, on 23rd April 2013.
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‘World War I and the Jews’ Conference, United States of America
Clio-Online highlights plans for a ‘World War I and the Jews’ conference, organised by the Center for Jewish History, New York University and the American Jewish Historical Society.
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Anzac Day: Remembrance services held on 98th anniversary of Gallipoli landings
The 98th anniversary of the amphibious landings at Gallipoli, which saw severe losses for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, is marked with commemorations in Turkey, Australia & New Zealand.
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Themes for First World War Centenary in Auckland, New Zealand, announced
The Mayor of Auckland and the Director of the Auckland War Memorial announce “the themes forming the basis of Auckland’s contribution to the WW100 commemoration events and programmes”.
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Transcript of Australian Prime Minister’s Anzac Day address
The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, addressed an Anzac Day service (25th April 2013), held in Townsville, Queensland.
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