XS0103 Accession Number: XS0103

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Construction of the Australian War Memorial commenced in 1929. Shown here is a detail of the Commemorative Area and parapet under construction. In the background landscaping of Anzac Parade has begun, with a clear line of vision to the Provisional Parliament House and Capital Hill. Construction of the Australian War Memorial was completed in 1941.

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Accession Number
XS0103
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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