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Albury War Memorial

The Albury War Memorial is known for its art deco design and is thought to be one of the first monuments in Australia to be floodlit.

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Mildura War Memorial

Mildura's war memorial is in Henderson Park, on the main road that runs through town.

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Bendigo War Memorial

Bendigo's War Memorial was built in 1921, on the site of a former gold mine. It sits outside an RSL hall and military museum in the heart of Bendigo.

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Anzac Peace Park

Albany has a prominent place in Anzac history. The first and second Anzac convoys set sail from here to the war, meaning it was their last glimpse of Australia. In 2014, the Peace Park will be one of...

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Albany Desert Mounted Corp memorial

Albany's Desert Mounted Corp memorial was unveiled by Sir Robert Menzies in 1964. It is closely modelled on the original Desrt Mounted Corp memorial destroyed in Egypt in 1956.

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David Evans OAM and the Tamworth Light Horse Memorial

Tamworth's Light Horse Memorial was unveiled in 2005. David Evans OAM was one of the major forces behind raising funds for the memorial.

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Animals in War Memorial

The Animals in War Memorial is part of the sculpture gardens at the Australian War Memorial. At its heart is a bronze horse head. It's the last remaining fragment of the original Desert Mounted Corp...

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Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial was completed in 1941, and has been expanded since then. It consists of three areas: the Shrine, including the Hall of Memory and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (the dome...

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