Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience
The Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience was officially opened at 10am on Sunday 8 November 2015, at the Ballarat Exhibition Centre. The Creswick-Smeaton RSL was represented by Phil Greenbank.
As the flagship community event of the ANZAC Centenary national programme, the Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience will be touring Australia over the next 18 months.
This once-in-a-lifetime event will be continuing its national tour in Ballarat from 8-14 November 2015
Visitors will be able to walk through recreated First World War environments, view genuine artifacts normally housed at the Australian War Memorial and contribute virtual messages of remembrance to the sailors, soldiers, airmen and nurses who served, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience features interactive technology and a narrated audio guide to enhance the knowledge of all Australians, and create a truly immerse way to commemorate the First World War and the ensuring century of service.
Members of the Creswick-Smeaton RSL were guests on Sunday afternoon.
As the flagship community event of the ANZAC Centenary national programme, the Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience will be touring Australia over the next 18 months.
This once-in-a-lifetime event will be continuing its national tour in Ballarat from 8-14 November 2015
Visitors will be able to walk through recreated First World War environments, view genuine artifacts normally housed at the Australian War Memorial and contribute virtual messages of remembrance to the sailors, soldiers, airmen and nurses who served, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience features interactive technology and a narrated audio guide to enhance the knowledge of all Australians, and create a truly immerse way to commemorate the First World War and the ensuring century of service.
Members of the Creswick-Smeaton RSL were guests on Sunday afternoon.
The Official Opening
Mayor of Ballarat, Cr Jphn Phillips
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Ballarat Senator Michael Ronaldson
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Major General, Simone Wilkie, AM
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Official Party, Right - Spirit of ANZAC Experience Executive Director, Allison Creagh
Creswick-Smeaton RSL members at the exhibit.
Allison Creagh, Marg White & Beryl Anderton
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Jack Stubbs, Allison Creagh & Ted Hardcastle
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The Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience
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Shell casing of the last shell fired at Gallipoli on the 19 December 1915
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