National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra
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.
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- "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".
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.
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35°17′31.1″S 149°8′25.3″E / 35.291972°S 149.140361°E / -35.291972; 149.140361