Vic: Melbourne transformed for Anzac march

AAP General News (Australia)
04-25-2007
Vic: Melbourne transformed for Anzac march

MELBOURNE, April 25 AAP - Melbourne's city centre has been transformed into a sea of
military regalia for today's Anzac Day commemorative march.

Thousands of people lined Swanston Street for the annual march, which began at 9am
(AEST) and will finish at the Shrine of Remembrance.

Among them is Andrew Griffiths, 29, who has an Australian flag proudly on display.

Mr Griffiths was joined by two friends in memory of his grandfather, a World War II
digger who served in New Guinea and died last year.

"This is the first year that he hasn't been around, so I just decided to come along
with these guys," Mr Griffiths said.

In keeping with Anzac tradition, beer was already flowing at Melbourne's iconic Young
and Jacksons Hotel.

The first drinkers began flowing through the pub's doors about 6.30am (AEST) after
the dawn service.

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KEYWORD: ANZAC VIC MARCH

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