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1941, there have been several alterations to the configuration and content of these exhibitions, including the additional transept wings in 1968–1971. Between 1996 and 1999 the Memorial undertook redevelopment of the Second World War Galleries as part of the Gallery Development One. This included the redevelopment of the Orientation Gallery, introduction of a cloverleaf layout introduced for ease of gallery navigation, and the construction of a central lift and staircase to the galleries.

   In 2014 the First World War Gallery was redeveloped as part of the commemoration of the First World War Centenary. These works transformed the historical arrangement by theatres of war—the Gallipoli Gallery, the Sinai Palestine Gallery and the Western Front Gallery—to depict the events of World War I in a chronological circulation. Other works included upgrades to the building infrastructure such as the relocation of fire stairs, and installation of new electrical and IT services for the new exhibitions. Original fabric, including ceilings, skylights, and flooring, was retained and conserved as part of the works.

        Sinai and Palestine Gallery

   The Sinai and Palestine Gallery, in the First World War area, is the only AWM gallery that retains its original 1940s function, and a number of exhibition and architectural features. The original coffered panelled ceiling and marbled rubber tiles remain but the tiles have been covered by parquetry flooring.4 This gallery displays the Transportation of Supplies in the Desert Campaign 1914–1918 series of nine dioramas in its original location, the only set of dioramas to remain in their original location. Even though the First World War Galleries have been refurbished and upgraded, the contrast between the more traditional museum displays,

  Figure 3.21 The Transportation of Supplies 1914– 1918, Palestine Diorama series, retained in its original location.

  Figure 3.22 The Hall of Valour and entrance to the Aircraft Hall.

  Figure 3.23 A section of the Shellal Mosaic within the Hall of Valour.

  Figure 3.24 Afghanistan, the Australian Story, as developed as part of Gallery Development Two.

  Figure 3.25 The Research Centre.

  Figure 3.26 The Orientation Gallery developed as part of Gallery Development One.

  Figure 3.27 Plane on display at the entry to the Aircraft Hall.

  Figure 3.28 The 'As of today' artwork by Alex Seton located along the eastern ground floor corridor.

  such as the Sinai and Palestine Gallery, and the contemporary displays, such as that in ANZAC Hall, provides a depth and sense of the historical development of the place for the visitor.

     Hall of Valour

  Located directly below the Hall of Memory, the Hall of Valour honours the 100 Australian recipients of the Victoria Cross and ten recipients of the George Cross. Adjacent to the Hall of Valour, the Shellal Mosaic is located within the original external