Richmond in Yarra, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

100th Anniversary of Anzac Landing at Gallipoli

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 19, 2026

1. 100th Anniversary of Anzac Landing at Gallipoli Marker

Inscription. In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli

We remember the thousands of men and women from Richmond who bravely volunteered to serve their country throughout the terrible conflicts of World War I.

United in courage and spirit, these brave Australians came from many cultural backgrounds. including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and sacrificed much for the freedom that we have today.

25th April 2015

Erected 2015 by Yarra City Council and Victoria RSL.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 37° 49.729′ S, 145° 0.075′ E. Memorial is in Richmond, Victoria, in Yarra. It is on Mary Street 0.1 kilometers east of Davis Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Mary Street, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

Australasia,

the Pacific Ocean,

South Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richmond War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Silencing War (within shouting distance of this marker); WW1 Field Gun, Barkly Gardens Richmond (within shouting distance of this marker); St Ignatius Church (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Ferenc Puskás (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Carlo Catani (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Morell (Anderson Street) Monier Arch Bridge (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); The Army and Olympic Park (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Anzac Day. The Australian Army

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

Anzac Day falls on the 25th of April each year. The 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day in 1916.

On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These became known as Anzacs and the pride they took in that name continues to this day.

The Anzacs landed on Gallipoli and met fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. Their plan to knock
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 19, 2026

2. Gallipoli Marker at the Base of the Monument
Türkiye out of the war quickly became a stalemate and the campaign dragged on for eight months.

At the end of 1915, the allied forces were evacuated. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers were killed.

The meaning of Anzac Day today includes the remembrance of all Australians killed in military operations.

(Submitted on June 3, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.