Should stores on ANZAC DAY be closed - For
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance for New Zealand and Australia, so why must we
continue to work? This day is set for us to remind and reflect on those who have sacrificed their
lives in World War 1 and 2 protecting our countries. These wars have caused enough grief.
ANZAC Day takes place on the 25 April each and every year. Beneath the trading laws, stores
must legally close on only 3 days of the year. These 3 days include: Easter, Christmas and
Good Friday. Which to me is specifically unfair. Therefore, I zealously believe all stores should
be closed on ANZAC Day.
continue to work? This day is set for us to remind and reflect on those who have sacrificed their
lives in World War 1 and 2 protecting our countries. These wars have caused enough grief.
ANZAC Day takes place on the 25 April each and every year. Beneath the trading laws, stores
must legally close on only 3 days of the year. These 3 days include: Easter, Christmas and
Good Friday. Which to me is specifically unfair. Therefore, I zealously believe all stores should
be closed on ANZAC Day.
War Research
World War 1 commenced on July 28th, 1914 and ended on the 11th November, 1918. Originally,
over 14,000 men volunteered to represent and fight for our country in this war. Then, near the
end of that year the numbers increased to about 23,000 men volunteering. This shocks me
knowing, men were willingly to risk their lives for our country. Sadly, around 18,000 New
Zealanders died in or because of the war, and about 41,000 men were badly wounded. More
than 2,700 died at Gallipoli and almost 12,500 on the Western Front. 550 Nurses served with
New Zealand expeditionary force while others were recruited in the UK.
over 14,000 men volunteered to represent and fight for our country in this war. Then, near the
end of that year the numbers increased to about 23,000 men volunteering. This shocks me
knowing, men were willingly to risk their lives for our country. Sadly, around 18,000 New
Zealanders died in or because of the war, and about 41,000 men were badly wounded. More
than 2,700 died at Gallipoli and almost 12,500 on the Western Front. 550 Nurses served with
New Zealand expeditionary force while others were recruited in the UK.
Parades and Dawns Services
ANZAC Day itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers,
on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. It is a day that is loaded with parades, festivities and more.
A dawn service begins with a simple march by military personnel who have returned from war
or confidential training. They then along with returned servicemen and women, and a few other
members of the community, form up about the memorial. Short services follow along with a
prayer and hymns. Sadly, store workers must miss out on these activities and return to work at
1pm, being absent for parades, services and family grieving time for old family members who
died in the war.
on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. It is a day that is loaded with parades, festivities and more.
A dawn service begins with a simple march by military personnel who have returned from war
or confidential training. They then along with returned servicemen and women, and a few other
members of the community, form up about the memorial. Short services follow along with a
prayer and hymns. Sadly, store workers must miss out on these activities and return to work at
1pm, being absent for parades, services and family grieving time for old family members who
died in the war.
Other Countries
In Victoria, Australia, retailers cannot trade between the hours of 12am to 1pm on ANZAC Day,
unless they fall under the category of “Exempt Shops”. Exempt shops include - chemist, gas
stations, cafes, restaurants, takeaways and a variety of different stores.
In the United States of America, on 11th November it is their Veterans Day. It's, for them,
is a day to remember past veterans that represented their country.
unless they fall under the category of “Exempt Shops”. Exempt shops include - chemist, gas
stations, cafes, restaurants, takeaways and a variety of different stores.
In the United States of America, on 11th November it is their Veterans Day. It's, for them,
is a day to remember past veterans that represented their country.
Conclusion
Its saddens me, knowing that on a day like this people are thinking of money. However, I do
understand people have needs such as feeding their families. Still, this excuse can not be
used by all but for the people who truly mean it. Everybody has different situations and
opinions, this is mine.
understand people have needs such as feeding their families. Still, this excuse can not be
used by all but for the people who truly mean it. Everybody has different situations and
opinions, this is mine.
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