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Is Remembrance Day still relevant to Australians?

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Poppies in full bloom in a field at North Elmham, near Guist, Norfolk, Saturday November 12 2005. Source: Press Association

An Australian First World War historian says Remembrance Day has been almost completely eclipsed by ANZAC Day in Australia's consciousness. But the Australian War Memorial maintains there's room for two days that remember soldiers' sacrifices.


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An Australian First World War historian says Remembrance Day has been almost completely eclipsed by ANZAC Day in Australia's consciousness. But the Australian War Memorial maintains there's room for two days that remember soldiers' sacrifices.



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