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Anzac Day in Sydney honoured by thousands at Dawn Service and march
CORPORAL Kevin Rankin has been to many Anzac commemorations across the country during his years of service and he reckons Sydney’s dawn service is one of the best. “It was great, very good,” the bright-eyed soldier said. “I went to Canberra last year and they’re all unique. But it doesn’t take away from how great this one is.” Thousands were crammed into Martin Place, standing sombrely as dignitaries, veterans and serving defence personnel arrived in the early morning dark. The service officially began when NSW Governor Marie Bashir entered, the last time she will do so in office.Hymns were sung and ... (full story)