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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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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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.
Continue readingCanadian Government invests in permanent visitor centre at the Canadian National Vimy Ridge Memorial in France for Centenary of battle
Canada’s Government announces $5 million investment for a permanent visitor centre at Canadian National Vimy Memorial, France.
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Glasgow to host First World War Centenary service for Commonwealth leaders
Commonwealth leaders are being invited to remain in Glasgow after the Commonwealth Games hosted there in 2014 in order to attend a First World War Centenary service.
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Centenary News reports on Heritage Lottery Fund new Centenary grants programme
Centenary News' Peter Alhadeff reports from the launch event of the Heritage Lottery Fund's new six million pound grants programme for the Centenary, held at the House of Commons.
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Centenary News reports on Heritage Lottery Fund new Centenary grants programme
Centenary News’ Peter Alhadeff reports from the launch event of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s new six million pound grants programme for the Centenary, held at the House of Commons.
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British Government responds to criticism over First World War Centenary plans
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has responded to an open letter criticising the nature of national plans to mark the Centenary in Britain.
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Belgium announces commemoration plans for the Centenary of the First World War
Belgium has announced its plans to mark the Centenary of the First World War at regional and national levels.
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First Minister of Scotland announces five year programme for First World War Centenary
The First Minister of Scotland has announced a five year programme of events, lasting until 2019, to mark the Centenary of the First World War in Scotland.
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