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Hundreds gather in PNG’s capital to mark Anzac day commemorations
ABC NEWS (Australia)
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4/27/2025
Hundreds have gathered in Papua New Guinea's capital to commemorate those who died in battles fought across the country.
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Surrounded by rain trees and tropical flowers,
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this is the final resting place for more than 3,000 Australians
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who died while serving in Papua New Guinea.
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Their sacrifice has been remembered in a moving Anzac Day Dawn service
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at the Bumana War Cemetery on the outskirts of Port Moresby.
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Thousands of Australian soldiers served in battles across Papua New Guinea during World War II,
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defending what was then an Australian territory from an invasion by Japanese forces.
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The service also paid tribute to the many Papua New Guineans
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who assisted Australia and its allies during combat on the Kokoda Track
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and in other parts of the country.
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Their kindness, bravery and compassion
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are pivotal to the survival of many Australians.
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They too are part of the Anzac story.
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The Bumana Cemetery is the largest war cemetery in the Pacific.
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It's a place where many Australians visit,
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whether to acknowledge a relative,
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to pay tribute to the deceased
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or to enjoy a moment of serenity in the beautiful surroundings.
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