ABC marks the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
ABC will broadcast the commemorative service which marks the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin.
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This Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin during World War 2, and ABC will broadcast the commemorative service live from Darwin.
The ceremony will be attended by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, the Governor General, Quentin Bryce and the Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, as well as veterans and various members of the Australian Defence Force.
Sunday, February 19:
ABC News 24 Weekend Breakfast: Darwin Bombing 70 Years
8am – 12.45pm AEDT
(6.30am CST in the Northern Territory)
A Weekend Breakfast special with Andrew Geoghegan broadcasting from Darwin. Extended live coverage of the commemoration of the bombing of Darwin, 70 years ago.
Includes addresses from the Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Governor-General Quentin Bryce.
ABC1 11am – 12.15pm (AEDT) Simulcast of the ABC News 24 coverage from Darwin. Hosted by Andrew Geoghegan.
ABC News 24’s Weekend Breakfast coverage streamed live at abc.net.au/news
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