Tuesday, 25 April 2017

Anzac Bridge, Anzac Memorial, Anzac Day

The Anzac Memorial stands at the western approach of the Anzac Bridge at Rozelle. The bronze sculpture of an Australian ANZAC soldier was unveiled on ANZAC Day in 2000 faces west in the "rest on arms reverse" drill position holding a Lee-Enfield rifle. A sculpture of a New Zealand ANZAC soldier facing east was added to a plinth on the opposite side of the road in 2008. Both statues were created by Alan Somerville, with sand collected from Ari Burnu beach in Gallipolli, Turkey placed underneath. Today is ANZAC Day, which marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War in 1915.
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11 comments:

  1. HelsTuesday, 25 April 2017 at 01:39:00 GMT+10

    Perfect time to display this monument. Thank you.

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  2. William KendallTuesday, 25 April 2017 at 02:06:00 GMT+10

    Very fitting for the occasion.

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Tuesday, 25 April 2017 at 04:11:00 GMT+10

    Lovely tribute to these brave boys. Interesting that the sand was collected from the site.

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  4. carol l mckennaTuesday, 25 April 2017 at 07:24:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful way to honor the 'troops' ~ thanks for the background info too ~

    Wishing you a Happy Week ~ ^_^

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  5. AmyTuesday, 25 April 2017 at 07:35:00 GMT+10

    nice Jim, hope it's been nice weather over there for Anzac day.

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  6. CloudiaTuesday, 25 April 2017 at 11:34:00 GMT+10

    Thank you and thank them

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  7. Lady FiTuesday, 25 April 2017 at 19:19:00 GMT+10

    Very nice monument.

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  8. TomTuesday, 25 April 2017 at 19:37:00 GMT+10

    ...I hope that we all can find peace on this special day. Thanks Jim for sharing today.

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  9. Small City ScenesWednesday, 26 April 2017 at 02:16:00 GMT+10

    Great display.
    MB

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  10. Tanya BreeseWednesday, 26 April 2017 at 20:43:00 GMT+10

    what a nice memorial

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  11. RoseThursday, 27 April 2017 at 09:42:00 GMT+10

    Just seen another post remembering the boys....this is a nice one.

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