Australian troops land on the Gallipoli Peninsula. 30th AE-2 sunk in the sea of Marmara. May 6th Second battle of Krithia involving the 2nd Brigade. 8th Ellis Ashmead-Barlett's account of the Gallipoli landing published in Australia. A Jacka wins the Victoria Cross at Courtney's Post 18th Major General Sir William Bridges dies of wounds inflicted on 15 May. 19th Private John Simpson killed at Gallipoli.
Turkish offensive begins at Anzac.
24th Enemy Contracts Annulment Act passed. Major recruiting campaign begins in Victoria. Embargo placed on the exporting of gold. August 6th British landing at Suvla Bay Australian troops attack Lone Pine . The Battle at the Nek occurs with the 8th and 10th Light Horse taking very heavy losses.