Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Anzac War Memorial

The western side of the Anzac War Memorial, which stands in Hyde Park South. The building was designed by Bruce Dellit in the Art Deco architectural style and completed in 1934. The sculptures and bas reliefs that adorn the building were created by Rayner Hoff, who also created the powerful "Sacrifice" sculpture inside. It was built as a memorial to the Australian Imperial Force of World War I and is the focus of commemoration ceremonies on Anzac Day, 25th April, which marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the war.
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21 comments:

  1. Linda KayTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 00:46:00 GMT+11

    Great perspective on this photo, Jim. I'd like to see the statue on the inside.

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  2. Billy Blue EyesTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 02:20:00 GMT+11

    Amazing looking memorial

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  3. BirdmanTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 02:38:00 GMT+11

    This building grabs your attention. Thanks for the bit of history too.

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  4. NonnieTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 03:22:00 GMT+11

    Art Deco is my favorite style of architecture. I remember a cafe in that style where a favorite aunt took me to lunch when I was young. I wished later that I'd had a camera to have a photo to go with that warm memory.

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  5. UnknownTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 05:37:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful Art Deco building and shot too!

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  6. eileeninmdTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 07:47:00 GMT+11

    I like the Art Deco design! Great photo! Have a happy week ahead!

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  7. Sylvia KTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 08:00:00 GMT+11

    Yes, I agree with the others, Jim, I really do like the Art Deco building and, as always, a superb capture! Have a great week!!

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  8. carol l mckennaTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 08:04:00 GMT+11

    Great shot, Jim of a fascinating building that is a 'work of art' ~

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  9. Fun60Tuesday, 3 March 2015 at 08:20:00 GMT+11

    It is a magnificent memorial.

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  10. Photo CacheTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 10:07:00 GMT+11

    A beautiful Art Deco structure.

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  11. CloudiaTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 12:31:00 GMT+11

    Fitting tribute to heroes never to be forgotten



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  12. William KendallTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 13:28:00 GMT+11

    What a magnificent monument!

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  13. DentonTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 13:32:00 GMT+11

    the statues on the columns are interesting .. good tribute to those who fought in WWI .. my grandfather served in WWI on a battle ship

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  14. roamingpursuitsTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 13:59:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful pic.

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  15. JoeTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 16:07:00 GMT+11

    Strong and imposing architecture Jim as it should be.

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  16. HelsTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 17:43:00 GMT+11

    I love Deco architecture, so the memorial's time was perfect. Had it been built straight after the 1914-1918 war, it might have looked very different. Had it been built after the 1939-1945 war, it certainly would have looked very different.

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  17. Gemma WisemanTuesday, 3 March 2015 at 18:36:00 GMT+11

    A magnificent design for a significant memorial.

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  18. Lina GustinaWednesday, 4 March 2015 at 00:33:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful memorial.
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  19. bj Wednesday, 4 March 2015 at 01:57:00 GMT+11

    Another beautiful building...you have such a talent of finding them and photographing them.
    I always love my visits here.

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  20. AnonymousWednesday, 4 March 2015 at 07:34:00 GMT+11

    Art Deco is beautiful.

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  21. Small City ScenesWednesday, 11 March 2015 at 02:23:00 GMT+11

    Wow interesting building. Would like to see the sculpture inside.
    MB

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