National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra
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West face of the National Emergency Services Memorial.
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The National Emergency Services Memorial is a memorial located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin at the southern end of Anzac Parade in Canberra, the national capital of Australia. It was dedicated in July 2004.[1]
The overall memorial was designed by Aspect Melbourne Pty Ltd.[1] The frieze bas relief was created by artist Charles Anderson. The outdoor sculpture was created by artist Darryl Cowie.
Quote[]
- "Honouring the thousands of men and women who serve and have served in Australia's emergency services. The memorial provides a place to reflect on those who have fallen or perished while carrying out their duties for the benefit of the wider Australian community.
- Dedicated by The Hon. John Howard MP, Prime Minister of Australia, 12 July 2004".
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East face of memorial with inscription.
See also[]
- Landmarks in Canberra
- Outdoor sculptures in Australia
References[]
- ^ a b Jenny Cook, ed. (2005). "Chapter 7: National Capital Works: National Emergency Services Memorial". National Capital Authority: Annual Report 2004-05 (scan). National Capital Authority. p. 115. Retrieved 19 January 2022 – via Trove.
Coordinates: 35°17′31.1″S 149°8′25.3″E / 35.291972°S 149.140361°E
Categories:
- Landmarks in Canberra
- Monuments and memorials in the Australian Capital Territory
- Outdoor sculptures in Australia
- 2004 sculptures
- 2004 establishments in Australia
- Emergency services in Australia
- Stone sculptures in Australia
- Tourist attractions in Canberra