Sir Leslie Morshead Memorial Fountain
Description
A series of 36 tall, vertical brass pipes, fluted at the top, from which water cascades into a shallow red-tiled, circular pool at the base. Surrounding the pool is a larger circular paved area which bears the inscription. At the perimeter of the area are 20 smaller stone pillars. Two of these pillars house the initial dedication plaque and the plaque dedicating the new fountainhead. The memorial is located at an entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens, opposite the State Library of NSW, Mitchell Library building.
Inscription
Inscription at base of fountain:
This fountain was erected in remembrance of Lieutentant General Sir Leslie Morshead KCB, KBE, CMG, DSO, ED and all the men who served with him 1914-18 1939-45.
Plaque 1:
To a distinguised soldier and citizen Sir Leslie Morshead KCB, KBE, CMG, DSO, ED. This plaque was unveiled by His Excellency The Governor of NSW Sir Roden Cutler, VC, KCMG, CBE, on the occasion of the setting in operation of the fountain by Lady Morshead on 27th November, 1966. (Woodward, Taranto and Wallace - Architects)
Plaque 2:
New Fountainhead 1983 Phill Taranto Architect
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | Morshead | World War 1, World War 2 | view |
Address
Royal Botanic Gardens
Cnr Macquarie Street and Cahill Expressway
Sydney NSW 2000
Local Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Setting
- Roadside
Memorial type
- Fountain/Drinking fountain
Recorded by
David RodenEstablished date
1966Established Date format:
$e_original_date = $entity->field_established['und'][0]['value'];
if (!empty($e_original_date)) {
$changed_date = strtotime($e_original_date);
$new_date = date("d F Y", $changed_date);
print 'Established date
';
print $new_date;
}
else{
print '';
}Dedication date:
1966-11-27Dedication date
27 November 1966 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45
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