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How Perth will mark 101 years since end of World War I

Staff WriterWestern Suburbs Weekly

PEOPLE across Perth are preparing to mark 101 years since the end of World War I with Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday.

In WA, thousands of people will commemorate the noble sacrifice of armed forces and civilians with services across the state.

A minute’s silence will be held at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, to mark the end of the WWI.

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See our full list of where to observe a minute’s silence in Perth on November 11, in memory of those who died or suffered in wars and armed conflicts.

WHERE: State War Memorial Precinct, Kings Park WHEN: 11am-noon DETAILS: The Wadjuk Carpark (Kings Park’s main carpark) will be closed from 5.30am to 1pm and there will be road closures at Fraser’s Circle. WEBSITE: www.rslwa.org.au

The RSL Eastern Regional Sub-Branch will be holding a Remembrance Day service at the Bassendean War Memorial. RSL members, the Town of Bassendean and the community will pay tribute to the Armistice. WHERE: Bassendean War Memorial WHEN: 10.15am to 11am DETAILS: There will be parking around the town centre and in the Wilson’s carpark. WEBSITE: www.bassendean.wa.gov.au/events/remembrance-day-service/761

WHERE: Joondalup War Memorial, Central Park, Joondalup WHEN: 10.45am-11.30am DETAILS: Hosted by the Joondalup City RSL and the City of Joondalup with tea, coffee and biscuits provided after the service. WEBSITE: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

WHERE: Wanneroo War Memorial, Civic Drive WHEN: 10.45am DETAILS: Hosted by the Naval Association of Australia Perth North

WHERE: Quinns Rocks Sports Club, Tapping Way WHEN: 10.45am DETAILS: Hosted by Quinns Rocks RSL.

WHERE: Yanchep National Park War Memorial, 1 Indian Ocean Drive WHEN: 10.45am DETAILS: Hosted by Yanchep-Two Rocks RSL.

WHERE: Wireless Hill War Memorial WHEN: 10.45am DETAILS: Hosted the Applecross RSL

WHERE: City of Cockburn War Memorial, cnr Carrington Street and Rockingham Road, Hamilton Hill WHEN: 10.30am DETAILS: Hosted by Cockburn RSL

WHERE: Mandurah War Memorial, Leighton Place WHEN: 10.25am – 11.20am DETAILS: The main ceremony will be accompanied by a commemoration at Mandurah Cemetery where school students will lay a flag over the soldier’s grave and another at the Christ Church Anglican Parish of Mandurah.

WHERE: Pinjarra Memorial, Pinjarra Road WHEN: From 10.45am DETAILS: Fellowship at the RSL Sub Banch after the service.

WHERE: Claremont Memorial, Stirling Highway. WHEN: From 10.30am DETAILS: Morning tea after the service.

WHERE: Karrakatta War Memorial, Karrakatta Cemetery. WHEN: From 10.40am DETAILS: Hosted by Nedlands RSL.

WHERE: Mosman Park Council, Memorial Drive, Mosman Park. WHEN: From 10.30am DETAILS: Light refreshments provided.

WHERE: Cambridge Cenotaph, 88 Cambridge Street, West Leederville WHEN: From 10.35am DETAILS: Refreshments at West Leederville sporting club afterwards. Hosted by Cambridge RSL

WHERE: Charles Riley Reserve war memorial, North Beach WHEN: From 11am DETAILS: Hosted by North Beach RSL

WHERE: City of Subiaco Administration Centre, Council Chambers WHEN: From 10.45am DETAILS: Morning tea after the service in the Council Chambers.

WHERE: Perth War Cemetery, Smyth Road, Nedlands. WHEN: 10.30am to 11.30am DETAILS: Hosted by the City of Nedlands and the Nedlands Nedlands RSL. Light refreshments provided.

WHERE: Axford Park, 129 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn. WHEN: 10.45am to 1pm DETAILS: Hosted by the City of Vincent and Mt Hawthorn RSL. The morning will begin with a short service followed by a community picnic in the park.

WHERE: Fremantle War Memorial, Monument Hill WHEN: Assembly at 10.30am for a 10.45am start DETAILS: Hosted by the City of Fremantle RSL. Wreath layers are requested to RSVP to the City of Fremantle via events@fremantle.wa.gov.au or 9432 9999.