Leichhardt, war memorial
This war memorial is located in Pioneers Memorial Park, in the inner west suburb of Leichhardt. The grey marble obelisk with a sculpture of a lady was created in 1922 as a World War 1 memorial and originally stood at the corner of Marion Street and Norton Street. This site was originally Balmain Cemetery which was used for burials until 1908. It became a public park in 1941 and the graves were moved to other cemeteries. The war memorial was moved to the park in 1949 and also became a monument for soldiers killed in World War 2.
An impressive statue!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of a beautiful old memorial!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy seeing what you will share from your lovely part of the world.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful memorial and a great shot as always, Jim! Hope you have a good week.
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ReplyDeleteGreat looking memorial.
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ReplyDeleteImpressive picture, Jim!
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Warm greetings, Anna :))
Symmetry rules Jim.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful memorial.
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I can see why they moved it from such a busy intersection. Great shot Jim.
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There are a lot of names on this magnificent memorial.
ReplyDeleteAh, so. I've heard those name but did not know the history. Thanks.
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Thanks, Dina. I'll have a look.
Deletewhats behind the statue?
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