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Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia.
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Great Britain declared war on Germany. Australia pledged a force of 20,000 to be placed at Britain's disposal.
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The First Division of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) sailed from Albany, Western Australia, for Egypt.
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Australian troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli, Turkey.
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Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli – Australians were awarded seven Victoria Crosses
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Charge of Australian Light Horse Brigade at the Nek, Gallipoli.
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First commemoration of Anzac Day
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Germany signed an armistice and fighting ceased on the Western Front.
The number of Australians who died in the First World War is 61,919