The war memorials in Adelaide tell us much about people’s responses to loss and the impacts of war on our community. This tour is based on Keith Conlon’s walk first run for the History Festival in 2014. Reflect with Keith on these moving monuments, and remember those who have given their lives for South Australia.
The mounted trooper reining in his horse commemorates South Australians who served in the South African War (1899-1902).
North Terrace &, King William Rd, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
The mounted trooper reining in his horse commemorates South Australians who served in the South African War (1899-1902).
Architect Louis Laybourne-Smith and sculptor George Rayner Hoff created a memorial that conveys the impact of the First World War.
190 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Architect Louis Laybourne-Smith and sculptor George Rayner Hoff created a memorial that conveys the impact of the First World War
13 Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Lining the pathway behind Government House, next to the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Gardens, a series of plaques honour
During both world wars the Parade Ground served as a mustering point and enlistment centre.
Torrens Training Depot, 1 Victoria Dr, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
During both world wars the Parade Ground served as a mustering point and enlistment centre. The distinctive white building, known simply as the Torrens Training Depot, was built in 1936.
Vietnam War Memorial Torrens Parade Grounds, Victoria Dr, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
The Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated on 15 October 2006 and dedicated to the 58 servicemen from South Australia who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
Australia’s first memorial to recognise the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was unveiled in Adelaide on 10 November 2013.
Stop AO11 Victoria Dr – South side, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Australia’s first memorial to recognise the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was unveiled in Adelaide on 10 November 2013.
The iconic figure of 'Simpson and his Donkey' looks towards War Memorial Drive from the Angas Garden.
Stop 1 Sir Edwin Smith Ave – South side, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
The iconic figure of of ‘Simpson and his Donkey’ looks over War Memorial Drive from the Angas Garden.
The Cross of Sacrifice, part of the Women's War Memorial, was funded completely by donation from 'the women of South Australia'.
Stop AO25 and AO26 King William Rd, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
The Cross of Sacrifice, part of the Women’s War Memorial, was funded completely by donation from ‘the women of South Australia’
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