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DISPLAYS & ACTIVITIES

Lest We Forget – Rosemary Wreath of Remembrance

AWESOME Arts and Western Australian artist Matt McVeigh

invite you to discover the history and significance of rosemary as a sign of remembrance and tie a sprig to the community wreath

for a lost loved one.

ANZAC Sanctuary Peace Crane Making

Following a tradition begun by one little girl who folded 1000

origami cranes in the belief that her wish for world peace would be granted, people all over the world now fold paper cranes in

memory of all children’s lives lost in war. Make a wish and hang a

peace crane of your own.

Digital Remembrance Wall

Have your photo taken against a WWI era backdrop with replica early 1900s props. Images taken will appear in a montage on the

Perth Cultural Centre Screen throughout the weekend.

RSL Remembrance Arch

Write a message for a WWI serviceperson, attach it to a

poppy card and tie it to the arch. Alongside the arch, learn how to knit a woollen poppy to add to a large knitted wreath and take a

copy of the knitting pattern home.

Living History

See an authentic WWI army encampment, bell tent and nurses station recreated, complete with daily troop drills, and talk with

participants about these historic re-enactments.

Veteran Car Club

Military Vehicles on display include Willy’s jeeps and medical

trucks, a Stuart tank, Austin Ambulance, Ferret, Champ and

army Landrovers.

SATURDAY 25 APRIL – MONDAY 27 APRIL

From 6am Saturday witness Perth’s Dawn Service, Troop March and the Gallipoli Service live on the Perth Cultural Centre Screen. From midday Saturday and from

10am – 4pm Sunday and Monday, visit the RSL and Fremantle Press stalls; get a feed from the Mess Hall, view a historic photo exhibition and commemorative

entertainment including pipe and drum bands and live music on the PICA amphitheatre and Wetland stages. All day activities include:

PERFORMERS

The Cottontail Trio

Inspired by the Andrews and Boswell sisters, this trio of vintage songbirds perform songs from the

1930s and 1940s wartime era.

Krispe Kay

Local rapper Krispe Kay invites young Australians to connect with

and pay respect to the ANZACs through the art of verse. See him

perform his track Brave Digger Rap and play Rapper Tag with other local artists, taking turns to each

perform 16 bars of a new rap.

Harry Deluxe

Harry’s seven piece LA style swing band perform songs from blues, jazz, swing and rockabilly greats

including Big Maybelle, Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald.

The Darling Buds of May

This favourite Perth swing sextet presents the nostalgic sounds of yesteryear, specialising in 1920s

jazz and 40s and 50s swing.

Historic images kindly supplied by: Army Museum of Western Australia

For Love of Country

This exhibition presents historical works from WWI and II alongside contemporary reflections on the many forms of conflict faced in the past and present. Together

they bring home the lasting impact of war that has transcended centuries and remains in our

collective memories.

Guided Tours

Saturday 25 – Monday 27 April 11am, 1pm & 2pm

(45 mins duration)

Be guided through the For Love of Country exhibition, exploring the impact and depiction of war through art. Discover the stories and experiences behind some of

the artworks and discuss the impact conflict has had on our community

and identity. Suitable for all ages.

Poppies Art

Saturday 25 – Monday 27 April 11am – 3pm

Creatively reflect on this significant commemoration and make a

remembrance poppy from recycled materials in honour of those who

fought to protect our freedom. These poppies will be displayed as part of a Gallery installation over

the ANZAC long weekend.

11th Battalion at Cheops

In collaboration with the WA Genealogical Society, this exhibition highlights the stories of individual soldiers in the iconic group photo

taken at the Egyptian pyramid before the battalion went on to

suffer heavy casualties at Gallipoli.

Animal War Heroes: A Writing & Illustration Workshop

Monday 27 April only 10:30am – 12 noon and 1 – 2:30pm

Author Mark Greenwood and illustrator Frané Lessac invite children aged 7 and above to

discover the stories of Simpson and his Donkey, and Midnight: The Story

of a Light Horse, then write and draw their own story.

Peace Pond

Sunday 26 & Monday 27 April only

Write a note to a WWI soldier on a replica era postcard and place your

message in a bottle to sail on the Library pond. Actual WWI postcard

messages will also be on display.

Monday 27 April, 10am – 4pm

Activities include all-ages poppy and badge making workshops, Australian Red Cross heritage display, and WA Camera Club ANZAC exhibition and vintage photo booth. Commemorative

entertainment includes live music by the Australian Army Band Perth, Jake Dennis & the Mint Jazz Band

and City of Perth Brass Band.

Hullaballoo Hollywood Canteen

Monday 27 April, 1 – 4:30pm

A highlight of Perth’s annual swing dance calendar, Hullabaloo

invites families to an uplifting commemorative event with vintage

songbirds The Cottontail Trio performing songs from the 1940s wartime era. Bring a picnic, enjoy a family feature film at 1pm and get your hair done vintage style.

Cut a rug in the sun as Perth Swing Dance Society teaches a free dance class and the Hullabaloo Hoppers

perform ‘Swing’ as it was danced in the 1920s, 30s and 40s.

First World War Family History Discovery Day

Sunday 26 April, 10am – 4pm

In the courtyard, the State Records Office and Perth Theatre Trust invite you to learn about your

military ancestors through displays and representatives from family

history groups, archives, libraries, historical societies and heritage organisations. Inside the Heath Ledger Theatre, students from

Comet Bay College perform a short ANZAC-inspired piece of theatre.

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PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE MAP

LEGEND

Army encampment

Wetland Stage

PICA stage

Perth Cultural Centre Screen

Peace Crane activity

RSL Remembrance Wall

Rosemary Wreath activity

Photo Booth

Peace Pond activity

Stalls

Exhibition – 100 Years of ANZAC

Poppies Art activity

History Discovery Day & theatre performance (Sunday only)

11th Ba�alion at Cheops display

Veteran Army vehicles

Food & Drink

Toilets

First Aid

PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE

6:00am ANZAC live service broadcasts Perth Cultural Centre Screen11:00am For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA12 noon Perth Hills and Wheatbelt Band PICA stage12:45pm Krispe Kay – Brave Digger Rap Wetland stage12:50pm Airforce Cadets Drum Corp PICA stage1:00pm For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA1:10pm Krispe Kay – Brave Digger Rap Wetland stage1:15pm The Cottontail Trio Wetland stage2:00pm Perth Hills and Wheatbelt band PICA stage2:00pm For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA3:00pm The Cottontail Trio Wetland stage

NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA

6:00am ANZAC live service broadcasts

PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE

10:00am First World War Family History Discovery Day State Theatre Centre of WA 10:15am Airforce Cadets Drum Corp PICA stage10:35am Krispe Kay – Brave Digger Rap Wetland Stage10:40am Perth Hills and Wheatbelt Band PICA stage11:00am For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA11:00am Comet Bay College Theatre State Theatre Centre of WA11:40am Airforce Cadets Drum Corp PICA stage11:45am Comet Bay College Theatre State Theatre Centre of WA12 noon Harry Deluxe Wetland stage12:30pm Comet Bay College Theatre State Theatre Centre of WA1:00pm Harry Deluxe Wetland Stage1:00pm For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA1:40pm Comet Bay College Theatre State Theatre Centre of WA2:00pm Krispe Kay – Brave Digger Rap Wetland stage2:00pm For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA2:05pm Rapper Tag with Krispe Kay Wetland stage2:25pm Perth Hills and Wheatbelt Band PICA stage

PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE

10:30am Animal War Heroes Workshop State Library of WA10:45am Krispe Kay – Brave Digger Rap Wetland stage11:00am For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA11:20am Krispe Kay – Brave Digger Rap Wetland stage11:30am Airforce Cadets Drum Corp PICA stage12 noon The Darling Buds of May Wetland stage12:45pm Perth Highland Pipes and Drums PICA stage1:00pm For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA1.00pm Animal War Heroes Workshop State Library of WA1:05pm The Darling Buds of May Wetland stage2:00pm Airforce Cadets Drum Corp PICA stage2:00pm For Love of Country Guided Tour Art Gallery of WA2.20pm Perth Highland Pipes and Drums PICA stage2:40pm Navy Band Wetland stage

NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA

Hullabaloo Hollywood Canteen

1pm Family movie2:20pm VJ Zoo2:25pm Perth Swing Dance Society free dance lesson2:45pm The Cottontail Trio3:30pm The Hullabaloo Hoppers3:45pm The Cottontail Trio

FORREST PLACE

10:00am Australian Army Band10:40am Perth Highland Pipes and Drums11:40am Perth Highland Pipes and Drums12:10pm Jake Dennis & The Mint Jazz Band2:20pm City of Perth Brass Band

Presented by City of Perth with Lotterywest, RSLWA and MRA

On the ANZAC Centenary long weekend, discover the past which has shaped our present and the sacrifices that have enabled our future. Enhance your

appreciation and understanding of the ANZAC legacy via free family activities over three city locations focussing on reflection, education and gratitude.

PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE | FORREST PLACE | NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA