On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month 1918 the armistice was signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France.
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It marked the end of hostilities on the Western Front, ending World War I.
The 100th anniversary of the truce is now upon us.
That time, on November 11, 2018, will be a special time of remembrance in the Southern Highlands.
Bowral RSL sub- Branch, under the leadership of president John Cummins, will hold a commemorative Service at Bowral War Memorial Park on the corner of Bong Bong and Merrigang Streets, Bowral.
The service will begin at 10:30am on Sunday, November 11 and conclude at about 11:15am.
Naval Personnel from HMAS Albatross in Nowra will provide the Cataflaque Party and the guest speaker will be Commander Anthony Savage RAN commanding officer of 816 squadron at Albatross.
A special Remembrance Day Service will also be held at St Judes Anglican Church, Bowral att 9:00am November 11, preceding the Commemoration.
