“Makes me proud”: Coles applauded for Anzac Day display
An impressive Anzac Day display at a Coles supermarket has received a flood of attention, with many quick to praise the supermarket for the tribute.
The display, situated at the entrance of the Annandale Coles store in Townsville, Queensland, features a large statue of a veteran surrounded by poppies and a “Lest We Forget” flag, and countless packets of Anzac biscuits for customers to enjoy.
The worker who created the display said the tribute was in honour of her father: a war veteran.
The Queensland store is also situated opposite the Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, the largest army base in Australia.
A photo of the display was posted online by a Coles shopper and quickly went viral.
“Coles Annandale Townsville. Huge display right as you walk in, brilliant!” the shopper wrote.
“Take note, Woolworths.”
The comments are in reference to Woolworths saying they are not doing anything special for Anzac Day this year, other than selling charity pins for the RSL and selling Anzac biscuits, which are available all year round.
Many social media users were elated by the display, sharing their comments to praise the supermarket's efforts.
One person said, “Bloody well done Coles - too much Aussie stuff being constantly eroded," while another wrote, “Great respect for our Diggers Thank you Coles Annandale Townsville.”
One more added, “That is great. As a veteran it makes me proud.”
Despite Woolies announcement about this year's lack of Anzac Day fanfare, shoppers said that they’d seen similar displays at other supermarkets around the country.
“My local Woolies has Anzac biscuits and all the Anzac badges on a big display just as you walk in the door,” said one.
Another added, “Woolies Maryborough has a similar display!”
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