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Photo Gallery: Mosman residents commemorate Remembrance Day 2023.

Published On: November 15, 2023

Local residents gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day on Saturday 11 November. Image: Graham Monro.

Images: GRAHAM MONRO

Australians around the country gathered last Saturday, observing a minute’s silence at 11am, to commemorate Remembrance Day — honouring those who died serving in conflicts and peace-keeping operations.

On the lower north shore, hundreds marked the 105-year anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I in 1918.

This year marked the 105-year anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I in 1918.

While the national Remembrance Day service was held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, closer to home we had events in Mosman, North Sydney and Kirribilli.

The anniversary has evolved since it was first marked by allied countries after World War I, in which more than 60,000 Australians lost their lives.

November 11 is now observed around the world as a day to reflect on the sacrifice made by armed forces in service to their country.

About 70 people visited the Mosman War Memorial for the 11am service. Image: Graham Monro.

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Red Flanders poppies — named for the John McCrae poem In Flanders Fields — feature prominently, with many wearing one on their left side to symbolise remembrance, or laying one at a memorial in tribute.

The Sydney Opera House was projected with Flanders Poppies at the dawn of Remembrance Day service and again at dusk.