Keeping Anzac spirit alive

A STORY, picture or poem could be the best way to commemorate the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.The Star is running the Sands of Gallipoli Keeping the Spirit Alive Competition to highlight local links to the Anzac spirit. WWI historian, Brigadier Chris Roberts, said finding links to the ANZAC spirit should be easy. “Gallipoli and the ANZAC spirit are part of our national identity,” he said. “Mateship, courage and sacrifice – these are everyday Aussie values. When we dig in to help someone in need, or find humour in adversity, or are filled with awe at this beautiful nation of ours, we are living the ANZAC spirit.”
The competition calls for stories, poems or photographs of inspiration and pride, and how the ANZAC spirit links to Australia today and children 12 years and under can do a painting or drawing depicting the Gallipoli experience or the ANZAC spirit. All entries will be published on the Sands of Gallipoli Keeping the Spirit Alive in 2013 community site and the Star will also publish selected entries.
Up for grabs is a limited edition Sands of Gallipoli commemorative set valued at $255 or, for children, a cuddly soldier bear. Entrants will also be in the running for the major prize draw, a trip to Gallipoli for the 100th anniversary commemorations in 2015 as part of Military History Tours’ Gallipoli 100 Tour, valued at $25,000. The 2013 Sands of Gallipoli commemorative collection on offer features images from the Battle of Lone Pine and the centrepiece is an artwork by noted Australian artist Drew Harrison. Entries can be sent to editor@starnewsgroup.com.au, PO Box 9, Pakenham 3810 or SandsofGallipoli.com.au.
Only entries posted to the Sands of Gallipoli site will be eligible for the major prize draw.
Please include a picture of yourself -holding your entry or with your military memorabilia.