[MAGNA]

25th April each year in Australia is ANZAC day. Originally to commerorate those who fought in the First World War in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

It has grown to encompass all conflicts since then including WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and now Afghanistan and the Gulf.

The first pictures here are of Albany, the last stop for the Corps on it's way to WWI. King George Sound is the first picture where the fleet was moored. Others of Albany and the harbour channel, a natural entrance way to the port. US submarines operated from Albany in WWII and there are visitors from servicemen and their families at times.

There were fort facilities covering the channel and the Sound during both wars which are now being restored.

The last pictures are of the Light Horse memorial on Mount Clarence. Made of bronze it is a replica of a memorial in Port Said. There is a dawn service up at this memorial every ANZAC day and it is well attended. Another service and march is held in York Street later in the day. Again well attended.

The service at the statue itself at dawn is an eerie experience, as if a lot of people are looking over your shoulder - especially when the bugle plays.