Dawn Ceremonies were held throughout the region.
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said his city had a proud ANZAC tradition that goes back to the establishment of Holsworthy Barracks in 1913.
“The 12th Light Horse Regiment was raised in Liverpool and they fought at Gallipoli and in the famous charge at Beersheba,” he said.
“I am also proud of the fact that the first Australian to be awarded a Victoria Cross in World War 2 was Corporal John Edmondson, who grew up in Liverpool.
“John died after saving the life of his friend and commanding officer at the siege of Tobruk in 1941 and his actions helped to turn the tide of war against Nazi Germany.
“Last year we had the 100 year centenary of the Gallipoli landings, and this year is the centenary of the terrible battles on the Western Front in 1916.
“At the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916, more than 5,500 Australians were killed or wounded in a single night.
“We must remember terrible events like these so that they never happen again.”
