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with veterans and their families and descendants of those who fought in wars.
                                                                                                                                                                                       The Memorial's success as a shrine, an architectural form and as part of Canberra's urban plan results in part from special associations with the lives and works of a number of individuals whose activities have been significant in Australia's history. These include the Memorial's founders Charles Bean, John Treloar and Henry Gullett; architects Emil Sodersteen and John Crust; and M Napier Waller who created artworks for the building.
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                                                                                                                                                                                       The whole building, including its architectural design, its setting, its commemorations, its artworks, displays, memorabilia and archival records.
 Commentary                                                                                                                                                                            Minor editorial changes to CHL citation text needed.
 Suggested Revision                                                                                                                                                                    The AWM is significant for its associations with Australia's military forces and veterans.
                                                                                                                                                                                       It is associated with its founders, CEW Bean, John Treloar and Henry Gullet, as well as significant associations with Emil Sodersten and John Crust—all involved in the creation and design of the precinct, and artists/sculptors Web Gilbert, Louis McCubbin, Wallace Anderson, Leslie Bowles, Ray Ewers, M Napier Waller and George Browning.
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                                                                                                                                                                                       The whole building, including its architectural design, its setting, its commemorations, its artworks, displays, memorabilia and archival records.

  Criterion (i) Indigenous Tradition— the place's importance as part of Indigenous tradition.

 Official Statement of Heritage Value  No values identified.
 Commentary                            Based on current evidence and consultation, there are no Indigenous traditions associated with the AWM which meet this criterion at this time. Refer to Section 4.5.2 below.
 Suggested Revision                    No revision required as the AWM does not meet the threshold for inclusion in the CHL under criterion (i).

    4.5   Other Heritage Values

    4.5.1  Natural Heritage Values

 As discussed in Section 3.0, the AWM grounds retain a small number of trees that are possible remnants of the native woodland vegetation from prior to the AWM's construction. The AWM does not currently have National or Commonwealth Heritage-listed natural values — the 'remnant' trees are not items of

   natural heritage significance when measured against the criteria for the CHL. Rather, the grounds of the AWM have been extensively cleared, planted and replanted to create the current landscape.

   The AWM grounds are therefore a planned cultural landscape and have little potential for natural heritage values. However, heritage values on the site that are not listed at the National and Commonwealth level, including any possible natural heritage values, must still be managed appropriately. Further information on vegetation and the potential for natural heritage values can be found at Appendix H.

4.5.2  Indigenous Heritage Values

   Indigenous people have occupied Canberra and the surrounding region for more than 20,000 years, and the landscape of the central Canberra area and its natural and cultural environment continue to have cultural heritage significance to the