Boer War Memorial, Canberra, War memorial on Anzac Parade, Canberra, Australia.
Four bronze horsemen navigate through a stone field, flanked by blue-copper walls that frame the memorial's central display at Anzac Parade.
The memorial honors 16,000 to 21,000 Australian volunteers who fought in the Boer War from 1899 to 1902, marking Australia's first international military engagement.
Bronze plaques feature handwritten soldiers' reflections and verses from Banjo Paterson's 1902 poem, connecting visitors with personal wartime experiences.
The memorial's layout includes designated spaces for commemoration ceremonies between Anzac Parade and the main installation, facilitating public gatherings.
Each bronze statue employs specific coloring techniques, depicting khaki uniforms, tan horses, and black manes, creating a detailed representation of mounted troops.
GPS coordinates: -35.28830,149.14142
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:43
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