Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Oceania
The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of all its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in the wars of the Commonwealth of Australia. The memorial includes an extensive national military museum. The Australian War Memorial was opened in 1941, and is widely regarded as one of the most significant memorials of its type in the world.The Memorial is located in Australia's capital, Canberra. It is the northern terminus of the city's ceremonial land axis, which stretches from Parliament House on Capital Hill along a line passing through the summit of the cone-shaped Mount Ainslie to the northeast. No continuous roadway links the two points, but there is a clear line of sight from the front balcony of Parliament House to the War Memorial, and from the front steps of the War Memorial back to Parliament House. The Australian War Memorial consists of three parts: the Commemorative Area (shrine) including the Hall of Memory with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Memorial's galleries (museum) and Research Centre (records). The Memorial also has an outdoor Sculpture Garden. The Memorial is currently open daily from 10am until 5pm, except on Christmas Day. Many people include Anzac Parade as part of the Australian War Memorial because of the Parade's physical design leading up to the War Memorial, but it is maintained separately by the National Capital Authority (NCA). Charles Bean, Australia's official World War I historian, first conceived a museum memorial to Australian soldiers while observing the 1916 battles in France. The Australian War Records Section was established in May 1917 to ensure preservation of records relating to the war being fought at the time. Records and relics were exhibited first in Melbourne and later Canberra. An architectural competition in 1927 did not produce a winning entry. However two entrants, Sydney architects Emil Sodersten and John Crust, were encouraged to represent a joint design. A limited budget and the effects of the Depression confined the scope of the project. The building was completed in 1941, after the outbreak of World War II. It was officially opened following a Remembrance Day ceremony on 11 November 1941 by the then Governor-General Lord Gowrie, himself a former soldier whose honours included the Victoria Cross. Additions since the 1940s have allowed the remembrance of Australia's participation in other more recent conflicts. Remembrance Nature Park, located behind the War Memorial, is the Canberra terminus of the Remembrance Driveway, a system of arboreal parks, landmarks and road-side stops between Sydney and Canberra commemorating the 24 World War II and Vietnam War Victoria Cross recipients. ANZAC Parade is a short, broad boulevard named in honour of the soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It stretches from near the north shore of Lake Burley Griffin to the foot of the Memorial proper, along the line of sight from Parliament House. It separates the residential suburbs of Campbell and Reid, and is fairly heavily trafficked as a route between northeastern Canberra (Dickson etc.) and Kings Avenue Bridge. Along each side of the Parade is a row of monuments commemorating specific military campaigns or services, such as the Vietnam War and Australia's wartime nurses. The monuments are mostly sculptures in a variety of styles ranging from naturalistic to Modern. The foot of the Parade, near the lake, is paired by monumental sculptures in the form of gigantic basket handles, donated to the Memorial by New Zealand. The two monuments are dedicated to Australia and New Zealand, respectively, and are inspired by the Māori proverb Mau tena kiwai o te kete, maku tenei, Each of us at a handle of the basket, signifying the long tradition of cooperation and general closeness between the two Commonwealth countries. The symbolic association of the two nations is carried forward in the vegetation decorating ANZAC Parade. Long beds of New Zealand Hebe shrubs line the middle of the avenue, and behind the two rows of monuments are narrow bands of Australian eucalyptus trees. Behind the trees are narrow residential streets paralleling the Parade and separating it from the residential neighbourhoods. In the high summer, cicadas in the eucalyptus trees can be heard from several blocks away.
[4K] Walking to the Australian War Memorial Part 1 - Canberra - Australia Tourism
A gorgeous day walk to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. This Part 1 featuring the exterior of the Memorial.
The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia, and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation. The memorial includes an extensive national military museum. The Australian War Memorial was opened in 1941, and is widely regarded as one of the most significant memorials of its type in the world.[citation needed]
The Memorial is located in Australia's capital, Canberra. It is the north terminus of the city's ceremonial land axis, which stretches from Parliament House on Capital Hill along a line passing through the summit of the cone-shaped Mount Ainslie to the northeast. No continuous roadway links the two points, but there is a clear line of sight from the front balcony of Parliament House to the War Memorial, and from the front steps of the War Memorial back to Parliament House.
The Australian War Memorial consists of three parts: the Commemorative Area (shrine) including the Hall of Memory with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Memorial's galleries (museum) and Research Centre (records). The Memorial also has an outdoor Sculpture Garden. The Memorial is currently open daily from 10am until 5pm, except on Christmas Day.
Many people include Anzac Parade as part of the Australian War Memorial because of the Parade's physical design leading up to the War Memorial, but it is maintained separately by the National Capital Authority (NCA).
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Australian War Memorial - The Lone Nurse
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Australians At War. Medics Nurses Doctors. Plus a Tribute to Australian Serving Nurses.
A Doctor, Captain Nevil Howse was the first Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), for saving the life of a wounded trumpeter. 6 VC's were awarded to Australians during the Boer War, not for killing but for saving lives.
The Australian Service Nurses National Memorial consists of two curvilinear glass walls. Each wall is faced with clear glass over glass. Etched and cast into the inner glass walls, in a timeline sequence, are important images and events drawn from the history of Australian service nursing. They include names of places in which nurses have served and a collage of historical photographs and extracts from diaries and letters, in the original handwriting. Some panels are blank. This is intentional, reminding visitors of the inconclusive nature of any memorial to an ongoing service group. The interlocking glass walls represent nurturing hands, symbolic of nursing.
Part 02: Nominal Rolls; Australian War Memorial - Researching Australians in the Great War
This video on researching the nominal roles of the AWM is provided by the Shrine of Remembrance to assist students and the community to research Australian service personnel of the Great War.
Colours paraded at AWM to mark RAR 70th
The 70th anniversary of the raising of the Australian Army’s Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) was marked with a ceremonial parade at the Australian War Memorial on 23 November 2018.
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Part 04: Red Cross Inquiry Files; Australian War Memorial - Researching Australians in the Great War
This tutorial video is one of a series of online resources provided by the Shrine of Remembrance to assist students and the community to research Australian service personnel of the Great War.
The Australian War Memorial, Canberra
Video taken at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra in October 2016. The displays are in half light and therefore the displays are a little had to see at times, The video was taken as I walked around the displays so they might appear to be a little disjointed.
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial July 2011
2019 Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial
The Dawn Service is a standing ceremony conducted prior to sunrise at the Australian War Memorial. It provides visitors an opportunity to reflect in those quiet, peaceful moments before dawn. This year’s Dawn Service address was delivered by Corporal Mark Donaldson VC.
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PUREdiamond available at Angel Ashes Pet Cremations, Adelaide.
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AUSTRALIA Canberra ADFA open day 2019 Helicopter Show
ADFA open day 2019
NMC ANZAC Commemorative Service 2015 Snapshot
On Sunday, 19 April 2015, the Nurses Memorial Centre hosted the 68th annual Nurses Commemorative Service to remember and honour nurses past and present and to those who have given their lives in service to their country. The Nurses Memorial Centre also commemorated the ANZAC Centenary and honored those lost at war.
Australian War Memorial Monuments filmed by Sky Eye UAV Solutions
What a great day to fly...
These are some of the Australian War Memorial monuments..
Armed Services Nurses, a blue coloured glass is stunning...
Korean War Memorial
Vietnam War Memorial
National Memorial to the Australian Army
These are our sacred memorials dedicated to our proud military heritage..
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Nurses: from Zululand to Afghanistan
The special Nurses: from Zululand to Afghanistan exhibition at the Australian War Memorial tells the stories of Australian nurses who have been going to war for well over 100 years. Their important contribution to Australia's overseas military operations often goes unreported.
This beautiful exhibition explores their involvement from the War of 1879 up to recent conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
It highlights the personal stories of service nurses who have served overseas, the challenges they faced, and their care for the sick and wounded come what may.
The exhibition runs until October 2012.
Australian War Memorial - Bomber Command Wreath Laying Ceremony, 4 June 2017
The Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony. Starts at 4:55pm every day.
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ANZAC DAWN SERVICES
ANZAC Day Dawn Services - Lest We Forget
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Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
LEST WE FORGET.
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served.
Observed on 25th April each year, Anzac Day was originally to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Anzac Day is also observed in the Cook Islands, Niue, Pitcairn Islands, and Tonga, and previously also as a national holiday in Papua New Guinea and Samoa.
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Australian War Memorial 6th Battalion Roll Of Honour Lest We Forget
Australian War Memorial 6th Battalion Roll Of Honour.
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Lou Williams, Mesothelioma Patient and Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA) Member
11th Annual ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference – “Where Knowledge and Action Unite” – April 17 – 19, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
The Townsville Hospital - Git up Challenge Emergency Hospital
The city slickers tried to 'Git Up', but no one throws down like a North Queenslander! Congratulations to our Emergency Department team who practised before and after work to pull this brilliant dance together.
Thank you for warming up the stage for the main act Metro South Health and West Moreton Health.
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