South African War Memorial, War memorial in North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia.
The South African War Memorial is an equestrian bronze statue on a granite pedestal along North Terrace in Adelaide, Australia. It honours South Australians who served and died in the conflict fought between 1899 and 1902.
The memorial was unveiled in 1904 by Governor George Le Hunte and was among the first public war monuments erected in Australia after the South African War. The bronze figure was sculpted by Adrian Jones in London before being shipped to Adelaide.
The memorial stands on North Terrace, one of Adelaide's most walked streets, and draws visitors during remembrance occasions each year. The bronze plaques on the base invite people to stop and read the names of those who served.
The monument stands on the public North Terrace and is easy to reach on foot from central Adelaide. Visitors who want a quieter experience can stop by on ordinary days outside of remembrance occasions.
The face of the rider on the bronze statue is said to resemble Adelaide resident George Henry Goodall, even though sculptor Adrian Jones never intended to portray a specific person. This accidental likeness was noticed after the unveiling and surprised both the family and the public.
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