The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Plaster sculpture of a monument to the Australian lighthorseman. An Australian, in full military uniform, rides a horse holding aloft a sword in his right hand. Below him is the inscription 'Like a knight of the old'. The middle of the monument depicts a rough drawing of the Rising Sun emblem, a wreath and an Australian flag. The artist's title "They put him on a monument" seems to lament this formal and somber depiction of the Australian soldier. It is in contrast to Blaiberg's other playful caricatures that accentuate the larrikin and lively qualities of the character of the Digger.
Depicts the monument erected to the Australian Tunnelling Corps on Hill 60. Inscribed on the monument is 'In memoriam of Officers and men of the Australian Tunnelling Corps who gave their lives in the
This sculpture offers historical insight on the life of Australian soldiers beyond the battlefield. Playfully seated on the camel smiling, the digger captures a moment of recreation for Australian sol
Depicts the 5th Division Monument at Polygon Wood which is situated atop a mound. Polygon Wood was the objective of several battles and the monument commemorates the Australian soldiers of the fifth d
Depicts the monument erected at Pozieres cemetery to the 1st Australian Division AIF. The painter, teacher and etcher John Goodchild was born in London and arrived in Adelaide in 1913. He was initiall
Depicts the memorial to the 15th Field Company, Australian Engineers. Carved in to the wooden cross monument is 'In loving memory of the officers, N.C.O's and men of the 15th Field Company Australian
Depicts the wooden cross erected as a monument to the 2nd Australian Division at Pozieres Ridge. The painter, teacher and etcher John Goodchild was born in London and arrived in Adelaide in 1913. He w