It has been announced that a new five member board will oversee the operation of Australia’s Anzac Centenary Public Fund.
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How secondary schools can teach pupils to learn about First World War’s legacy
A report by Centenary News contributor Dr. Jillian Davidson on the recent conference in London: “Schools and the Great War Centenary: How Schools Should Best Prepare.”
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How secondary schools can teach pupils to learn about First World War’s legacy
A report by Centenary News contributor Dr. Jillian Davidson on the recent conference in London: “Schools and the Great War Centenary: How Schools Should Best Prepare.”
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Moscow announces plans for restoration & construction of new First World War memorials
Moscow City Government’s Department of Cultural Heritage is developing plans to renovate existing First World War memorials and to construct new ones in preparation for the Centenary.
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British and Irish ministers lay foundation stone for Cross of Sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery
British and Irish ministers have laid the foundation stone for the Cross of Sacrifice which will be constructed at a Dublin cemetery.
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France’s Centenary Fund approves €1 million for First World War projects
France’s Centenary Fund has approved €1 million worth of funding support for 286 First World War Centenary projects.
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97th anniversary of Vimy Ridge: The Vimy Foundation prepares for the Centenary
Today marks the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle considered a ‘coming of age’ for Canada.
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97th anniversary of Vimy Ridge: The Vimy Foundation prepares for the Centenary
Today marks the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle considered a ‘coming of age’ for Canada.
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Prince Charles and Camilla to take part in Canadian Centenary commemorations
Details of the upcoming tour of Canada by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have been released.
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Members of the European Parliament take part in First World War Centenary debate
MEPshave marked almost a century since the outbreak of the First World War with a debate in the European Parliament today.
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