At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

Lest we forget.

On this Anzac Day morning, exactly 111 years after Australian and New Zealand troops went ashore at Gallipoli, the Governor addressed the Dawn Service at the Launceston Cenotaph.

Speaking to those gathered, she remembered and acknowledged the sacrifice of all those who have served and those who continue to serve, as well as the families who support them.

Following the service, the Governor and Professor Chalmers joined guests at the Launceston RSL Sub-Branch for breakfast.

Following this morning’s Dawn Service in Launceston, the Governor headed to Longford to attend the Anzac Day Service hosted by the Northern Midlands RSL Sub-Branch.

Addressing the service, she said that Anzac Day was not a celebration of war but a day of remembrance, and encouraged those present to reflect on the human cost of war and its impact on men, women and children.

The Governor also highlighted the contributions of Australian women, past and present, in times of war, and remembered the service of her mother and aunt during World War II.

After her address, the Governor laid the first wreath, and following the service she and Professor Chalmers joined guests at the Longford RSL Memorial Club.