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Sydney Cenotaph, War memorial in Martin Place, Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Cenotaph features a monolithic stone block with bronze statues of a soldier and sailor standing guard at opposite ends.

The memorial's dedication ceremony took place on August 8, 1927, drawing 10,000 attendees including government officials and military representatives.

The memorial serves as the central location for Anzac Day and Armistice Day dawn services, drawing thousands of participants for remembrance ceremonies.

The granite structure weighs 20 tonnes and includes inscriptions reading 'To Our Glorious Dead' on the southern side and 'Lest We Forget' on the north.

The bronze statues were modeled after real servicemen: Private William Pigott Darby and Leading Seaman John William Varcoe.

Location: City of Sydney

Inception: April 25, 1927

GPS coordinates: -33.86753,151.20777

Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:41

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