Parramatta, Boer War Memorial
The Boer War Memorial is located in Parramatta Park, in the western suburb of Parramatta. It commemorates Australian participation in the Boer War. The Volunteer Lancers were the first Australian troops to arrive in South Africa in 1899. The memorial was erected in 1904 using four Doric columns, the entablature blocks and the cornice from the former Parramatta Courthouse, designed by Mortimer Lewis in 1837. In the centre of the memorial, a broken pillar signifies "life broken short" to remember the lives lost in the war.
Nice shot, pretty place:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and moving post for the day, Jim!
ReplyDeleteA moving mean to measure time and life indeed.
ReplyDeleteLovely memorial, it is always sad to hear of lives lost due to any war. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully informative post and great photo ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
ReplyDeletelovely, just lovely!!
ReplyDeleteA wonder memorial to a worthy cause. Enjoyed seeing and learning some of its history. Thank you very much for dropping by my place today.
ReplyDeleteI am very pleased you found a site dedicated specifically to the Boer War, a war that is often forgotten.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that they chose to use elements from the former Parramatta Courthouse to commemorate the tragic losses in the Boer War. It makes the memorial look like ancient Rome, not contemporary Africa.
How very ornate!
ReplyDeleteThose columns were made to last.
ReplyDeleteHi Jim, what a great memorial and beautiful taken!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week and warm greetings, Anna
This is one of my favourite memorials, you have captured it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGreat place, great shot!
ReplyDeleteHow's your weather? Ours is really bad. Looks like winter is still here.I suppose yur guys had a lot of young boys signing up to join the war just like the kiwis.
ReplyDeleteAnn, yes a lot of young Aussie boys signed up in those days. Our weather is mixed at the moment. Mostly warm sunny days but some cool rainy days too.
DeleteVery simple and beautiful. Those doric columns are quite the image of strength.
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