page_title: Shrine of Remembrance, Brisbane
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Shrine of Remembrance, Brisbane / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Queensland National Anzac and South African War Memorials, Brisbane, Australia. Circular memorial is The Shrine of Remembrance in Anzac Square, which has an eternal flame. The building in the background is Central Railway Station, featuring an ornate clock tower. Part of the Sidues series of postcards, no. 819.
context_page_description: The Shrine of Remembrance is located in ANZAC Square, between Ann Street and Adelaide Street, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. With its 'Eternal Flame', the Shrine is a war memorial dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
  The Shrine of Remembrance is a major Brisbane landmark of cultural, architectural and historic importance and is a key component of the Queensland Heritage listed square and annually hosts ceremonies for ANZAC Day and Armistice Day. A service marking Singapore Day is held annually on the closest Sunday to the 15th, in remembrance of the losses of the 8th Division during World War 2.
context_section_description: Funds were raised by public subscription for a memorial to fallen soldiers in World War I and in 1928 a competition was held for its design.  The competition was won by Sydney architects Buchanan and Cowper who proposed a Greek Revival structure.  The Shrine took two years to build and was dedicated on Armistice Day 11 November 1930 by Governor John Goodwin with a dedication plaque.
caption: Anzac Square and the 
  Shrine of Remembrance c1930
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