Anzac

Explore the events around Anzac day including poppy day, dawn service, memorials, commemoration as well as the formation of the ANZACs, and how the Gallipoli campaign became culturally significant for New Zealand and Australian societies. SCIS No. 1807228

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Anzac poppy
Anzac poppy
The Anzac poppy is the most powerful symbol relating to the impact of war in New Zealand society.
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Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
This photograph looks down on Anzac cove, Gallipoli, where Australian and New Zealand troops first landed. In the distance you can make out temporary landing wharves, barges and boats full of suppl...
Other
Anzac Day – Lest we forget
Places Anzac day in the context of the New Zealand curriculum for teachers. Includes classroom ideas and links.
Articles
Anzac Day resources
A guide to resources relating to Anzac Day including a history of the day, help for planning ceremonies and a guide to visiting Gallipoli today.
Articles
Anzac Day resources
A great starting point from NZHistory covering the Anzacs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) and World War One.
Articles
First World War teaching resource
This teaching resource aims to raise awareness of the impacts and causes of the First World War.
Other
Toitoi Anzac materials
The Toitoi Anzac materials are available as a free digital download. Audio recordings are now also available also to complement the creative work. Share them with your community to inspire your you...
Articles
Anzac day and Gallipoli resources
Anzac day and Gallipoli resources from Christchurch City Libraries.
Videos
How to make an Anzac Day memorial poppy
A red poppy is an emblem of remembrance and has long been associated with Anzac Day memorial services.
Articles
Today in New Zealand history', Anzac Day
Hear Today in New Zealand history, April 25: the spirit of ANZAC, which was recorded in 1950.
Images
Anzac Commemoration
Anzac Commemoration
Tributes paid by Levin to the Anzac tradition in a 1958 parade, led by the Mayor. 
Articles
Caesar, the Anzac dog
Caesar, the Anzac dog
Caesar the bulldog was a trained Red Cross dog and helped rescue wounded troops during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Images
Anzac Day, Wellington
1920s Anzac Day Wellington
Anzac day gathering, in Wellington, circa 1920s. 
Images
ANZAC's shirt inspection
ANZAC's shirt inspection at Gallipoli
ANZAC soldiers looking for lice in their shirts.
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Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, photographed in April 1915, two weeks after the landing.
Images
View of Anzac Cove
View of Anzac Cove
View of Anzac Cove. Looking South from the northern arm along the beach. Wireless pole in front is for shore to ship communication.
Images
Anzac Positions
Anzac positions at Gallipoli
A map showing Anzac positions at Gallipoli.
Images
Anzac Trench Diagram
ANZACs Gallipoli trench diagram
A map of 1915 Anzac trenches on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Images
Anzac Cove,
Anzac Cove
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, Turkey.
Audio
Another side of Anzac Day
Craig considers Anzac day and finds sympathy for the Prime Minister. 
Images
The "Spirit of ANZAC" Calls You'
The "Spirit of ANZAC" Calls You'
A World War Two enlistment poster
Images
Anzac medal 
Anzac medal 
Australian Anzac medal given to those fighting at Gallipoli.
Images
Dedication of the Wellington Cenotaph
Dedication of the Wellington Cenotaph
The cenotaph was dedicated on the 17th of April 1932.
Images
Remember Anzac
Remember Anzac
This is the cover of a 1916 Christmas menu from Sling Camp. It shows the New Zealand and British flags crossed below the New Zealand army crest, a rising sun, and two tree ferns.
Images
Murphy Simpson
Murphy Simpson and his donkey carrying injured soldiers at Gallipoli.
A water colour from a photograph.
Images
NZ War Amputee's Association poster
NZ War Amputee's Association poster
Many soldiers, while surviving WWI, suffered from terrible injuries. For some this included loss of limbs. The New Zealand War Amputee's Association (NZWAA) was formed to help these soldiers. One s...
Images
Anzac Day service
Anzac Day service, 25 April 1955
This formal 1955 Anzac Day service is being held in the Auckland Domain. It was probably photographed from a position high up in the Auckland Museum (possibly from a top window or the roof) as it l...
Images
ANZAC soldiers in dug-out
ANZAC soldiers in dug-out
Two ANZAC soldiers in front of a dugout on Canterbury Slopes, Gallipoli, Turkey. The men are Lance Corporals D M Watson and G Davison.
Images
The landing at Anzac
The landing at Anzac Cove
Under fire by the Turkish Army, ANZAC soldiers land at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The first landings began around 4am during the initial attack and the following days after ANZAC troops suffered a...
Images
Anzac Day Cartoon
Anzac Day Cartoon
In this cartoon by Michael Moreu, a soldier holding a rifle stoops to pick a poppy in the grass. The cartoon quotes a Brian Turner poem called Memories of war, which refers to the generation of New...
Images
Omata roll of Honour
Omata roll of Honour
Shows the names of eleven men from the Omata District, Taranaki killed during the First World War, and fifty others who served in the war. At the lower edge the landscape of the Omata area is depic...
Images
Ceremony of remembrance
Ceremony of remembrance
This Dawn Anzac day programme cover illustration shows a soldier holding a flag, which may be Australian or New Zealand. He is silhouetted against the rising sun and a coastal scene with military b...
Images
ANZAC Mounted Division charging
World War One ANZAC Mounted Division charging
It seems surprising to us today that some New Zealand soldiers fought in battles on horseback during the First World War. This amazing photograph (taken from a charging horse) shows the Anzac Mount...
Images
Roll of honour
Roll of honour
Portraits of New Zealand soldiers killed, wounded, or missing at Gallipoli.
Images
Anzac Book
The word ANZAC is part of the culture and heritage of New Zealand and Australia. 
Images
Anzac Day commemoration
Petone Anzac Day commemoration 25 April 1916
This photograph is of an early Anzac day commemoration at Petone, held on 25 April 1916. There is a large crowd, a flagpole, flags and banners. The commemoration is next to the Petone Railway Stati...
Videos
Anzac Collection
This Anzac Day collection brings together 50+ titles covering Kiwis at war.
Images
Gallipoli, battle of Canakkale
Presents a series of photographs covering of New Zealanders at Gallipoli.
Articles
Anzac heroes book sends children the ‘wrong message.’
The winning book at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults has been criticised for endorsing New Zealand's participation in the First World War.
Images
Anzac biscuits and bookmarks
Anzac biscuits and bookmarks
Shirley Library commemorated Armistice Day at 11:00am on the 11th day of the 11th month by giving away freshly baked ANZAC biscuits to patrons along with a free bookmark telling the history of the ...
Websites
WWW
The RSA
The RSA (Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association) was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and...
Websites
WWW
EPIC
Find more information about Anzac on EPIC. Databases recommended: New Zealand Geographic, Australia New Zealand Reference Centre Plus. School login may be required.
Other
The Anzac Button School Journal. Feb: 2012
A button makes its way from the jacket of an Anzac soldier to the jacket of his great-ganddaughter, who sews it onto a ribbon and wears it to an Anzac day parade.
Articles
Anzac biscuits
The standard army biscuit at the time of World War One was rock hard, unlike the soft chewy Anzac biscuits as we buy or bake today.
Articles
Commemorating Anzac Day at home
Auckland Museum brings together a range of ways to remember Anzac Day from home.
Articles
Malone the man
This blog is about Lieutenant-Colonel William George Malone and his heartfelt letters to his family about World War One.
Articles
Anzac poppy
Anzac poppy
The Anzac poppy is the most powerful symbol relating to the impact of war in New Zealand society.
Images
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
This photograph looks down on Anzac cove, Gallipoli, where Australian and New Zealand troops first landed. In the distance you can make out temporary landing wharves, barges and boats full of suppl...
Other
Anzac Day – Lest we forget
Places Anzac day in the context of the New Zealand curriculum for teachers. Includes classroom ideas and links.
Articles
Anzac Day resources
A guide to resources relating to Anzac Day including a history of the day, help for planning ceremonies and a guide to visiting Gallipoli today.
Articles
Anzac Day resources
A great starting point from NZHistory covering the Anzacs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) and World War One.
Articles
First World War teaching resource
This teaching resource aims to raise awareness of the impacts and causes of the First World War.
Other
Toitoi Anzac materials
The Toitoi Anzac materials are available as a free digital download. Audio recordings are now also available also to complement the creative work. Share them with your community to inspire your you...
Articles
Anzac day and Gallipoli resources
Anzac day and Gallipoli resources from Christchurch City Libraries.
Videos
How to make an Anzac Day memorial poppy
A red poppy is an emblem of remembrance and has long been associated with Anzac Day memorial services.
Articles
Today in New Zealand history', Anzac Day
Hear Today in New Zealand history, April 25: the spirit of ANZAC, which was recorded in 1950.
Images
Anzac Commemoration
Anzac Commemoration
Tributes paid by Levin to the Anzac tradition in a 1958 parade, led by the Mayor. 
Articles
Caesar, the Anzac dog
Caesar, the Anzac dog
Caesar the bulldog was a trained Red Cross dog and helped rescue wounded troops during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Images
Anzac Day, Wellington
1920s Anzac Day Wellington
Anzac day gathering, in Wellington, circa 1920s. 
Images
ANZAC's shirt inspection
ANZAC's shirt inspection at Gallipoli
ANZAC soldiers looking for lice in their shirts.
Images
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, photographed in April 1915, two weeks after the landing.
Images
View of Anzac Cove
View of Anzac Cove
View of Anzac Cove. Looking South from the northern arm along the beach. Wireless pole in front is for shore to ship communication.
Images
Anzac Positions
Anzac positions at Gallipoli
A map showing Anzac positions at Gallipoli.
Images
Anzac Trench Diagram
ANZACs Gallipoli trench diagram
A map of 1915 Anzac trenches on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Images
Anzac Cove,
Anzac Cove
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, Turkey.
Audio
Another side of Anzac Day
Craig considers Anzac day and finds sympathy for the Prime Minister. 
Images
The "Spirit of ANZAC" Calls You'
The "Spirit of ANZAC" Calls You'
A World War Two enlistment poster
Images
Anzac medal 
Anzac medal 
Australian Anzac medal given to those fighting at Gallipoli.
Images
Dedication of the Wellington Cenotaph
Dedication of the Wellington Cenotaph
The cenotaph was dedicated on the 17th of April 1932.
Images
Remember Anzac
Remember Anzac
This is the cover of a 1916 Christmas menu from Sling Camp. It shows the New Zealand and British flags crossed below the New Zealand army crest, a rising sun, and two tree ferns.
Images
Murphy Simpson
Murphy Simpson and his donkey carrying injured soldiers at Gallipoli.
A water colour from a photograph.
Images
NZ War Amputee's Association poster
NZ War Amputee's Association poster
Many soldiers, while surviving WWI, suffered from terrible injuries. For some this included loss of limbs. The New Zealand War Amputee's Association (NZWAA) was formed to help these soldiers. One s...
Images
Anzac Day service
Anzac Day service, 25 April 1955
This formal 1955 Anzac Day service is being held in the Auckland Domain. It was probably photographed from a position high up in the Auckland Museum (possibly from a top window or the roof) as it l...
Images
ANZAC soldiers in dug-out
ANZAC soldiers in dug-out
Two ANZAC soldiers in front of a dugout on Canterbury Slopes, Gallipoli, Turkey. The men are Lance Corporals D M Watson and G Davison.
Images
The landing at Anzac
The landing at Anzac Cove
Under fire by the Turkish Army, ANZAC soldiers land at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The first landings began around 4am during the initial attack and the following days after ANZAC troops suffered a...
Images
Anzac Day Cartoon
Anzac Day Cartoon
In this cartoon by Michael Moreu, a soldier holding a rifle stoops to pick a poppy in the grass. The cartoon quotes a Brian Turner poem called Memories of war, which refers to the generation of New...
Images
Omata roll of Honour
Omata roll of Honour
Shows the names of eleven men from the Omata District, Taranaki killed during the First World War, and fifty others who served in the war. At the lower edge the landscape of the Omata area is depic...
Images
Ceremony of remembrance
Ceremony of remembrance
This Dawn Anzac day programme cover illustration shows a soldier holding a flag, which may be Australian or New Zealand. He is silhouetted against the rising sun and a coastal scene with military b...
Images
ANZAC Mounted Division charging
World War One ANZAC Mounted Division charging
It seems surprising to us today that some New Zealand soldiers fought in battles on horseback during the First World War. This amazing photograph (taken from a charging horse) shows the Anzac Mount...
Images
Roll of honour
Roll of honour
Portraits of New Zealand soldiers killed, wounded, or missing at Gallipoli.
Images
Anzac Book
The word ANZAC is part of the culture and heritage of New Zealand and Australia. 
Images
Anzac Day commemoration
Petone Anzac Day commemoration 25 April 1916
This photograph is of an early Anzac day commemoration at Petone, held on 25 April 1916. There is a large crowd, a flagpole, flags and banners. The commemoration is next to the Petone Railway Stati...
Videos
Anzac Collection
This Anzac Day collection brings together 50+ titles covering Kiwis at war.
Images
Gallipoli, battle of Canakkale
Presents a series of photographs covering of New Zealanders at Gallipoli.
Articles
Anzac heroes book sends children the ‘wrong message.’
The winning book at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults has been criticised for endorsing New Zealand's participation in the First World War.
Images
Anzac biscuits and bookmarks
Anzac biscuits and bookmarks
Shirley Library commemorated Armistice Day at 11:00am on the 11th day of the 11th month by giving away freshly baked ANZAC biscuits to patrons along with a free bookmark telling the history of the ...
Websites
WWW
The RSA
The RSA (Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association) was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and...
Websites
WWW
EPIC
Find more information about Anzac on EPIC. Databases recommended: New Zealand Geographic, Australia New Zealand Reference Centre Plus. School login may be required.
Other
The Anzac Button School Journal. Feb: 2012
A button makes its way from the jacket of an Anzac soldier to the jacket of his great-ganddaughter, who sews it onto a ribbon and wears it to an Anzac day parade.
Articles
Anzac biscuits
The standard army biscuit at the time of World War One was rock hard, unlike the soft chewy Anzac biscuits as we buy or bake today.
Articles
Commemorating Anzac Day at home
Auckland Museum brings together a range of ways to remember Anzac Day from home.
Articles
Malone the man
This blog is about Lieutenant-Colonel William George Malone and his heartfelt letters to his family about World War One.

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NOK: Father, Mr AE Palmer, Weraroa, Levin Height: 5' 8”. Weight: 150lb Hair:...

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Photograph, Soldiers

Unfortunately these men are not identified. It is stamped as taken by: 'The Anzac Studio'

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Book, "The Anzac Book" with introduction by Sir W.R. Birdwood
Book, "The Anzac Book" with introduction by Sir W.R. Birdwood

"The Anzac Book" with introduction by Sir W.R. Birdwood. Not bound but stapled (possibly cover missing). The book was...

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