Thousands of people have gathered in the Australian town of Albany to mark the departure of 30,000 Anzac troops 100 years ago during World War One.
The remote town in Western Australia was where many of the Anzac (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) soldiers set sail for Europe on 1 November 1914.
The commemorations will feature a re-enactment of the convoy's departure.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key are attending the events on Saturday.
Australia's entry into World War One began with the departure of the soldiers on 38 troop ships, protected by Australian, New Zealand and Japanese battle cruisers and warships.
Japan, which helped protect Anzac troops in 1914, sent a warship to take part in the centenary events The military re-enactment on Albany's King George Sound waters will feature five Royal Australian Navy warships, two from New Zealand and one from Japan.
About 800 soldiers are due to take part in a march through Albany's streets ahead of Mr Abbott's commemorative address.
Colin Barnett, the premier of Western Australia, and Mr Key will also give speeches before wreaths are laid at Albany Peace Park.
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