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for spectators and dignitaries at ceremonial events. The design used the same materials as in the main Memorial building, in keeping with the national significance of this site. All of the existing terraces were demolished, leaving only the Stone of Remembrance. Sandstone terraces and a forecourt were created around the stone. The design has successfully enhanced the relationship between the AWM and Anzac Parade and is a fittingly grand, yet simple, design for this significant ceremonial area.

Figure 2.12 The Sinai and Palestine Gallery in 1944. (Source: Australian War Memorial, ID number 086848)   Figure 2.13 One of the France galleries in 1944 showing the effect of the skylights. (Source: Australian War Memorial, ID number 086859)

Figure 2.14 Trench mortars displayed in the Gun Gallery located on the lower level, beneath the courtyard in 1945. (Source: Australian War Memorial, ID number 085721)   Figure 2.15 The Pozieres, Semakh and Magdhaba dioramas in their original location, c1947. (Source: Australian War Memorial, ID number XS0375)

 Figure 2.16 Photograph of the AWM and Anzac Parade in 1984. (Source: Canberra, from Limestone Plains to Garden City, National Capital Development Commission, p 72)

   Figure 2.17 Anzac Day at the AWM, 1965. (Source: National Library of Australia, nla.obj-143720304)

       2.4.1  The Western Precinct—1999 to Present

   The Western Precinct of the AWM was remodelled in 1999 for the creation of the commemorative Sculpture Garden—a place to display individual memorials and a range of significant sculptures from the Memorial's collection. In 1995, Ray Ewers' monumental 'Australian Serviceman' was moved from the Hall of Memory to the Sculpture Garden and other works have subsequently been sited in the area. The sculptures have been linked with commemorative plantings, including the earliest planting on the site, the Lone Pine. Sir Betram Mackennal's famous bust 'Bellona' or 'War' was sited near the Lone Pine in 1998. This new location is particularly appropriate because Mackennal is said to have presented the work to the Commonwealth Government as a mark of respect for the valour exhibited at Gallipoli.

   Two new memorials were commissioned in 1998 (British Commonwealth Occupation Force) and 1999 (Australian Servicewomen's memorial). These more architectural memorials contrast with the monumentality and figurative nature of the earlier bronze sculptures which have been relocated to the garden. Since this time, a total of 25 memorials or sculptures have been installed within the formalised grounds of the AWM, and 10 large objects put on display. Over 150 plaques which commemorate individual unit associations have also been located in the garden.

    Western Precinct Memorials

   Since 1999 a number of memorials have been installed in the Western Precinct.

     General Sir John Monash (2018)

 Figure 2.18 Sir John Monash sculpture, Australian War Memorial (Source: Australian War Memorial).

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