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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[edit]- "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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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.