Monday, 25 April 2011

Ashfield, war memorial

The Ashfield war memorial stands in the centre of Ashfield Park, beside Parramatta Road, in the inner west suburb of Ashfield. It was established in 1921 and dedicated as a grateful tribute to the soldiers, sailors and nurses who volunteered and gave their lives in World War 1. It is a ten metre high obelisk on a concrete plinth with an enamelled tiled floor. The Rosemary Bushes have been planted by Ashfield Council in memory of those who gave their lives in the Boer War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Malayan War and Vietnam War. The wreaths at the base of the memorial have been laid to commemorate Anzac Day, which is a day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand today.
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10 comments:

  1. HelsMonday, 25 April 2011 at 00:30:00 GMT+10

    I think the authorities thought that if war memorials built straight after the 1914-8 war ended were full of grief stricken statues, families of the dead would not be able to survive emotionally. Thus this obelisk has a very austere, classical feel to it. In the centre of the park, it is actually quite serene and moving.

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  2. JoeMonday, 25 April 2011 at 09:03:00 GMT+10

    Nice to see the ANZACS remembered and commemorated.

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  3. Kranky GrannyMonday, 25 April 2011 at 10:24:00 GMT+10

    I want to thank you for the visit to me photo of a country road. It lead me to your blog and lovely photos. I have been poking around your archives for a while and really enjoyed my visit. I especially enjoyed the sculpture of the match. Would love to know the background story on what prompted the making of it?

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  4. JimMonday, 25 April 2011 at 11:07:00 GMT+10

    Rita, thanks for your comments. As with this war memorial, there is usually always a good story behind public artwork. I haven't found much info on that one but I'll keep your request in mind and keep searching for something more.

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  5. Joan ElizabethMonday, 25 April 2011 at 18:54:00 GMT+10

    This memorial looks great framed between the tall palms.

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  6. diane bMonday, 25 April 2011 at 19:13:00 GMT+10

    Super shot for today.

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  7. KaoriTuesday, 26 April 2011 at 01:12:00 GMT+10

    What a lovely park to remember this special day!

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  8. DinaFriday, 29 April 2011 at 21:44:00 GMT+10

    Very nice, with the wreaths and all.
    Thanks for the links, too, which I will bookmark.

    Thanks for your visit. But I can't believe you're writing comments during the royal wedding coverage. ;)

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  9. JimFriday, 29 April 2011 at 23:25:00 GMT+10

    Dina, I'd rather be blogging than watching the royal wedding. :)

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  10. VenturaFriday, 20 July 2012 at 22:55:00 GMT+10

    I love your website layout. Colors are pretty and looks creative design.

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