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Today we adjourned the parliament so that everyone who wished to could come mark the opening of this atrium and Anzac Hall, an addition to the Australian War Memorial that makes that flame burn so much brighter. A bold vision turned into a reality that enhances the institution of which it is now part. The prime minister implored attenders to “read all the words” about those who have gone before them. double quotation markLook at the faces and get lost amid the smiles, the hope and camaraderie – the counterpoint to war’s relentless, inhuman arithmetic.
- ▪Today we adjourned the parliament so that everyone who wished to could come mark the opening of this atrium and Anzac Hall, an addition to the Australian War Memorial that makes that flame burn so much brighter.
- ▪A bold vision turned into a reality that enhances the institution of which it is now part.
- ▪The prime minister implored attenders to “read all the words” about those who have gone before them. double quotation markLook at the faces and get lost amid the smiles, the hope and camaraderie – the counterpoint to war’s relentless, inhum
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16.33 EDTNew war memorial gallery will 'keep the flame of memory burning', PM saysA major new gallery at the Australian War Memorial will keep the “flame of memory” burning for future generations, the prime minister told the opening ceremony in Canberra last night, Australian Associated Press reports.Anthony Albanese was among those on hand last night for the opening of the memorial’s atrium and Anzac Hall, a gallery that focuses mainly on Australia’s commitments to the Middle East, Afghanistan and peacekeeping operations.Retiring chief of the defence force, David Johnston, and the next leader of the Australian military, current chief of navy, Mark Hammond, were among other dignitaries.Albanese told those gathered they were bonded by the power of “lest we forget.” double quotation…
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