Buttresses
Buttresses
The external buttress sculptures on the east and west walls represent the virtues of Patriotism, Sacrifice, Justice and Peace and Goodwill. In each a female fi gure stands on a chariot drawn by a pair of lions in triumphal procession. A small child between the lions represents the generations unborn who will be heirs to freedom.
As generation succeeds generation, the Memorial will be a constant inspiration to all that is best in our national life, for the sacrifi ce of the past makes possible the glory of the future. It will always be – a Shrine of Remembrance.
Hudson and Wardrop, First brochure on the fi rst premiated design: the national war
memorial of Victoria, Melbourne 1924
Buttresses
Buttresses
The external buttress sculptures on the east and west walls represent the virtues of Patriotism, Sacrifice, Justice and Peace and Goodwill. In each a female fi gure stands on a chariot drawn by a pair of lions in triumphal procession. A small child between the lions represents the generations unborn who will be heirs to freedom.
As generation succeeds generation, the Memorial will be a constant inspiration to all that is best in our national life, for the sacrifi ce of the past makes possible the glory of the future. It will always be – a Shrine of Remembrance.
Hudson and Wardrop, First brochure on the fi rst premiated design: the national war
memorial of Victoria, Melbourne 1924