Vic: Australia Post releases Anzac Day stamps

AAP General News (Australia)
04-15-2008
Vic: Australia Post releases Anzac Day stamps

MELBOURNE, April 15 AAP - Five stamps commemorating Anzac Day have been unveiled by
Australia Post.

The stamp series depicts Australians showing their respect on the remembrance day.

Each stamp features a different scene, from veterans united in friendship during the
march, a bugler playing the Last Post, to young Australians holding the flag.

Alongside each picture are significant lines from The Ode.

The stamps were unveiled after a wreath laying ceremony at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance
this morning.

Defence Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston said the stamps were special because
they were part of remembering what the Anzac troops did all those years ago.

He said young people were recognising the significance of Anzac day.

"I think we all look back at the Anzacs with a great deal of awe. These were very young
people, part of a very young nation, and I think they set an example for all of us to
strive for."

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