Sir Leslie Morshead Memorial Fountain Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Expand Display full screen carousel Prev Next Description / Background The Sir Leslie Morshead Memorial Fountain consists of 36 tall brass pipes, which are positioned vertically and fluted at the top. They are arranged in a tight circle, in the centre of shallow circular basin that is lined with red tiles. Water cascades from the top of the pipes into the basin. Surrounding the basin is a large concrete circle, constructed on an angle so as to slope away from the fountain in the middle. The inscription is inlaid into the concrete, around the edge of the basin. Positioned at regular intervals around the outside edge of the concrete circle are 20 low stone pillars. Two of these pillars bear the original dedication plaque from 1966 and the plaque dedicating the new fountainhead in 1983. 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 Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Royal Botanic Gardens Cnr Macquarie Street and Cahill Expressway Sydney NSW 2000 Local Government Area Sydney, City of Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Fountain/Drinking fountain Recorded by David Roden. Liz Burge. Year of construction 1966 Dedication date 27 November 1966 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Brass Concrete