The Domain Memorial Wall
Description
Located within The Domain in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens is this sandstone block memorial wall. It is approximately 100 meters long and divides the Cahill Expressway and the Phillip Precinct of The Domain. It runs alongside the pathway between the State Library of NSW and the Art Gallery of NSW, behind the NSW Parliament House.
Attached to the wall is a large transparent plastic plaque, which contains a dedication to those men and women of the Australian Defence Force who have died as a result of their service to Australia. At the bottom of the plaque are the insignias of the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force.
The memorial was unveiled by The Hon. Bob Debus on 2 April 2006.
Inscription
Plaque
This memorial wall is dedicated
to those men and women
of the Australian Defence Force
who have died as a result
of their service to Australia
on non-operational duties
here and overseas.
Lest we forget
Unveiled by The Hon. Bob Debus
Attorney General, Minister for the Environment,
And Minister for the Arts.
2 April 2006
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Address
Royal Botanic Gardens
Domain Phillip Precinct
Sydney NSW 2000
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Setting
- Garden/park
Location status
Original locationMemorial type
- Wall
Recorded by
Ronald L McIntoshEstablished Date format:
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02 April 2006 Conflict/s
- All conflicts
Materials
- Other
- Sandstone