This memorial, located at the southern most end of Anzac Parade at the intersection of Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue, is in two parts – two bronze “basket handles” one on each side of the Parade. Continue reading “New Zealand Memorial”
National Boer War Memorial
Long overdue, a national Boer War memorial has finally taken its rightful place along with eleven other memorials on Anzac Parade. Continue reading “National Boer War Memorial”
Desert Mounted Corps Memorial
This was the first memorial to be erected on ANZAC Parade in 1968 – unveiled by Prime minister, John Gorton. Perhaps consequentially it lacks the symbolism of later additions to the Parade and is very much in the traditional mode of a piece of sculpture on a plinth. Continue reading “Desert Mounted Corps Memorial”
Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial
One of the veteran quotations on this Anzac Parade memorial reads:
WHAT WE DID ON THE BATTLEFIELD IN THE MORNING WAS ON OUR LIVING ROOM TV SCREENS THAT NIGHT
Continue reading “Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial”
Australian National Korean War Memorial
A plaque within this memorial, on ANZAC Parade, provides a brief history of the Korean War and Australia’s involvement there-in. I reproduce that in full here for the interest of readers of this page. Continue reading “Australian National Korean War Memorial”
Australian Army National Memorial
This memorial, on Anzac Parade is dedicated to the all ‘Diggers’ – the Australian Army – who have fought on numerous fronts since the unified Australian Army was formed in 1901. Continue reading “Australian Army National Memorial”
Australian Hellenic Memorial
This memorial on Anzac Parade primarily commemorates the dead of two WWII campaigns but is also dedicated to those who died on Greek soil in WWI. Continue reading “Australian Hellenic Memorial”
ANZAC Parade – Memorials
Anzac Parade is Canberra’s main ceremonial avenue forming part of the Burley Griffin axis joining Mount Ainslie summit, the Australian War Memorial and the Old and New Houses of Parliament. Continue reading “ANZAC Parade – Memorials”
National Aboriginal War Memorial or Not?
Each year on ANZAC Day (25 April) thousands of veterans, serving personnel and members of the general public attend the dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to remember those who have served and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for Australia in various wars and conflicts down the ages.
When the dawn service is over a small group of veterans and others make their way into the bush to a small clearing on the slopes of Mt Ainslie some 300 metres behind the War Memorial. Continue reading “National Aboriginal War Memorial or Not?”
Bellona – The Offensive Goddess
Dear Reader – let me tell you a story – a story of Canberra’s first statue and war memorial.
In 1916 sculptor Bertram Mackennal, unable to sell this sculpture – entitled War or Bellona – Goddess of War – decided to offer it as a gift to Australia as a tribute to Australian solders in WWI (especially the ANZACs). It was accepted but it took five years before Prime Minister Hughes sent a thank-you letter – five years during which Bellona lay hidden in a Melbourne celler. Continue reading “Bellona – The Offensive Goddess”
The Rambling Wombat 