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 Shrine of Remembrance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, is one of the largest war memorials in Australia.
He opposed suggestions that an "unknown soldier" should be buried at the Shrine, on the grounds that this should be done at a national war memorial in the new Australian capital, Canberra.
Although Remembrance Day (11 November) is the official day for commemorating the war dead, it has gradually been eclipsed in the public estimation by ANZAC Day (25 April), which unlike Remembrance Day is a specifically Australian (and New Zealand) day of commemoration.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shrine_of_Remembrance   (2217 words)

  
 The Shrine of Remembrance
In remembrance of those who served and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918 and armed conflicts and peacekeeping duties since.
The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s largest and most visited war memorial and is probably Melbourne’s most recognised landmark.
It is a permanent and lasting memorial to the ANZAC spirit which is confirmed by the number of visitors to the Shrine throughout the year and the many people who attend the more than 120 ceremonies that are held at the Shrine annually.
www.shrine.org.au   (105 words)

  
 The Commonwealth Treasurer – Press Release - Shrine of Remembrance Foundation and Restoration And Development ...
Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance is an asset of national significance commemorating the sacrifices made by Australian servicemen and women during the two Great Wars and the conflicts in Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam and the Gulf.
The Shrine is an important symbol of our struggle as a nation with enormous potential to contribute to the social cohesion and sense of purpose within our community.
As the Shrine Galleries trace the history of Australia at war from the Boer War through to the post-World War II conflicts, they demonstrate how Australians have had to fight to maintain the freedom of their country.
www.treasurer.gov.au /tsr/content/pressreleases/2004/069.asp   (339 words)

  
 Shrine of Remembrance - Historical - Sightseeing - Only Melbourne
The Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne's most recognisable landmark, is open from 10am to 5pm daily, except on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
The Shrine of Remembrance was built between July 1928 and November 1934 in remembrance of those 114,000 men and women of Victoria who served and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918.
The most extraordinary feature of the Shrine is the Ray of Light which shines on the word LOVE on the Stone of Remembrance at 11am on the 11th of November.
www.onlymelbourne.com.au /melbourne_details.php?id=3619   (283 words)

  
 Shrine to Circusanity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Shrine building, the structure of holy pilgrimage, is designed to speak for itself.
The Shrine is the shock of the ordinary.
And in remembrance, the Shrine of Circusanity is not a goal, it is an occassion; only a moment really.
members.aol.com /kkrogstad/movies/circus.htm   (439 words)

  
 Shrine of Remembrance, Brisbane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Shrine of Remembrance is located in Anzac Square, between Ann Street and Adelaide Street, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Designed in the Greek Classic Revival style, the columns of the Shrine of Remembrance are built of Helidon sandstone,and the Eternal Flame is kept in a brass urn within the Shrine.
Each year, on ANZAC Day, on April 25, a Dawn memorial service is held at the Shrine of Remembrance, with wreaths being laid around the 'Eternal Flame' in memory of those who died in conflict.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shrine_of_Remembrance,_Brisbane   (572 words)

  
 Shrine of Remembrance - www.theage.com.au
An aerial view of the Shrine of Remembrance in St Kilda Road.
The extension to the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance is a sleight of hand.
The culture of war has been denied, too, by the burrowing of an important space under another in such a way that the legends of conflict are subsumed only to be represented in a new world of peace and light.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/10/18/1066364533630.html   (751 words)

  
 Brisbane
Topping the stairs leading from ANZAC Square are the Shrine and Eternal Flame of Remembrance, and in the subway beneath are the Shrine of Memories and a Crypt holding plaques honouring men and women of varied specialist units.
The Shrine forms the focus of the radially pattern pathways, pools, and lawns of the lower park area which is planted with palms, Bribie Island pines, and mature bottle trees.
The World War 2 Shrine of Memories was built by the Queensland Patriotic Fund as part of the RSL State Branch headquarters at ANZAC House in Wickham Terrace, and officially opened in 1959.
www.anzacday.org.au /education/tff/memorials/queensland.html   (819 words)

  
 RJN HISTORY: AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
I took this photo on May 6, 1989 at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia.
One of the most impressive features of the memorial is the Stone of Remembrance and the Ray of Light.
The Stone of Remembrance is the focal point of the Sanctuary.
www.stumble.com /rjnemeth/AUSWARMEM.HTML   (152 words)

  
 The Melbourne Shrine
The design for the Shrine of Remembrance was selected by competition among Australian artists and architects; 83 designs were submitted and the winning design was by two Melbourne returned-soldier architects, Peter Hudson and James Wardrop.
Thanks to the combined skills of the astronomer, the mathematician and the surveyor the Ray of Light falls on 'LOVE' on the Stone of Remembrance at 11 a.m.
A water garden on the western slope of the Shrine grounds commemorates the armed conflicts in, Malaya, Borneo, Korea, Vietnam, and Kuwait.
www.diggerhistory.info /pages-memorials/melbourne.htm   (470 words)

  
 Shrine Visit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The past two years we have marched to the Shrine on Anzac Day but we've never been inside.
We went inside the Shrine and saw a display of when the sun shines on the memorial stone at 11 o'clock on the 11th of November.
We saw the eternal flame and found the statue of Simpson and the donkey.
www.users.bigpond.com /neilrstewart/shrine_visit.htm   (112 words)

  
 While the memorial is in a quiet serene rose garden on the grounds at the Shrine of Remembrance it is viewed from two ...
While the memorial is in a quiet serene rose garden on the grounds at the Shrine of Remembrance it is viewed from two major traffic arterioles in the city at the base of Pikes Peak, which forms the scenic background for the location.
The Shrine of Remembrance had donated a bronze plaque which was unveiled during the reunion memorial ceremony.
Moving the refurbished tank across the city to the Shrine of Remembrance site, was another challenge, as the 60 ton tank could not be transported over several bridges along the route.
www.11thcavnam.com /cs_memorial/history_of_memorial.htm   (769 words)

  
 Voluntary Guides of the Shrine of Remembrance Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The staff working at the Shrine are its Custodian (or Senior Commissionaire) and two of several part-time Commissionaires, who are called in for duty as required and available.
These staff members are quite capable of assisting visitors to the Shrine with information, but are often busy with their official duties.
In about 1988 the Shrine Trustees were mindful that as new generations of Victorians, who had not been born in the times when Victorians and Australians were defending their nation, came to visit the Shrine, they needed to be given detailed information about the Shrine and its significance.
home.vicnet.net.au /~shrine/volguide.htm   (811 words)

  
 Ahoy - Mac's Web Log-HMAS Sydney honored at Shrine of Remembrance-   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It will be mounted in the new Undercroft of the Shrine, where up to 1,000 visitors a day visit this memorial for all Servicemen and Women from the State of Victoria who have served their Country, and died from such service.
The 645 crosses in the Shrine lawn, one for each Sailor lost in HMAS Sydney in fight with Kormoran on the 19th.
We mounted the HMAS Sydney11 Exhibition at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance
www.ahoy.tk-jk.net /macslog/2004ShrineofRemeberance.html   (444 words)

  
 Welcome to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Funds for the construction and on-going operations of the Shrine come completely from donors who recognize the importance of such a place of pilgrimage.
The Shrine must, therefore, rely solely on the generosity of those who understand its profound importance to a well-nourished spiritual life and whose deep devotion to the Mother of God can be expressed through this most prayerful endeavor.
This is an overview of the many buildings envisioned in the Shrine complex and a sampling of the many items that may be donated by you or in memory of a loved one;
www.guadalupeshrine.org /Home/Contributions.asp   (295 words)

  
 Shrine of Remembrance - Accessibility.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Description:  the Shrine is a tribute to the men and women of Victoria who served in war to preserve our freedom.
Access:  wheelchair access to the Shrine area is from Birdwood Ave., near the entrance to the information centre of the Botanic Gardens.  There are accessible paths around the Shrine, but the Shrine building cannot be accessed by wheelchair.  The only access is via stair.
Toilet:  there is an accessible toilet at the rear of the Shrine on Birdwood Ave.
www.accessibility.com.au /melbourne/sights/shrine.htm   (178 words)

  
 The Shrine
Melbourne’s most recognisable landmark, the Shrine of Remembrance, is Victoria’s memorial to the service and sacrifice of its men and women in times of conflict.
Free tours, incorporating a short service of remembrance and a demonstration of the unique ray of light, are conducted by voluntary guides every day.
Various events throughout Victoria with a solemen ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance conducted by various dignitaries and including the traditional minute's silence at 11am.
www.whitehat.com.au /melbourne/Places/Shrine.asp   (310 words)

  
 The Commonwealth Treasurer – Press Release - Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance: Federation Funding [22/9/98]
Commemorating the men and women who served their country in time of war is commemorating a large contribution to the Centenary of the Australian nation.
The Galleries of Remembrance will provide a total experience for visitors by demonstrating, in realistic settings, aspects of life as it was lived by soldiers, sailors, airmen and of civilian men, women and children during both wartime and peace-keeping activities in which Australians have been involved.
The Shrine of Remembrance is a venue for approximately 300,000 visitors a year.
www.treasurer.gov.au /tsr/content/pressreleases/1998/096.asp   (316 words)

  
 Information Victoria's Update Bulletin - Issue No 8., December 2005 - City & Country Getaways — Accommodation Guide ...
The new Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre officially opened on 10 November 2005.
Built in the Undercroft of the Shrine and sympathetic to original 1934 features, the 300 square metre space contains 2 classrooms, an auditorium, resource centre, conference room and office space for the Shrine Education Team.
Current educational programs are available to download on the Shrine of Remembrance website www.shrine.org.au as well as upcoming ceremonies, exhibitions and public programs.
www.information.vic.gov.au /newsletter/dec_05/shrine.htm   (235 words)

  
 11TH ARMORED Cavalry
From this point Ft. Carson personnel began an extensive restoration and demilitarization of the tank so it could be mounted in a public place at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Unveiling of the bronze memorial plaque during the 1995 Memorial Day Ceremony was the highlight of the dedication during the large public ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs.
Costas Rombocos, donor and CEO of the Shrine of Remembrance in discussion after a ceremony at the tank.
www.11thcavnam.com /cs_memorial/photo_chronology_memorial.htm   (425 words)

  
 Shrine of Rememberance
The Shrine of Remembrance is modeled on the ancient Greek Parthenon, and was completed in 1934 to honour the 114,000 Victorians who served in World War 1, of whom 19,000 died.
The Shrine has a central chamber with the Stone of Remembrance which is illuminated by a shaft of sunlight at 11 am every 11 November.
Up high above the Shrine is a gallery that provides a spectacular panorama of Melbourne city laid out in front of it.
www.upfromaustralia.com /shrinofrem.html   (150 words)

  
 Shrine of St. Joseph - Welcome
Many of you knew Art Szymanski, long time caretaker at the Shrine of St. Joseph who passed away this week.
Because of the Wake and Funeral at the Shrine on Tuesday, June 22 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M., there will be no 5:30 P.M. Mass on Tuesday.
5:30 PM *the 10:00AM liturgy is celebrated with the Christian Community at the Shrine of St. Joseph.
www.stshrine.org   (270 words)

  
 Shrine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A shrine, from the Latin scrinium (‘box’; also used as a desk, like the French bureau) is originally a container, usually in precious materials, especially for a relic and often a cult image, and/or a holy or sacred place, often containing the same, dedicated towards a certain deity, saint, or similar religious figure.
In the United States, many Christians (especially Anglican and Roman Catholic) have small yard shrines; some of these greatly resemble side altars, since they are composed of a Deity or saint statue placed in a niche or grotto; this type is colloquially referred to as a bathtub Madonna.
Nativity scenes are also a form of yard shrine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shrine   (1351 words)

  
 Aussies gather to remember | | The Australian
Olympian and former Victorian governor John Landy will lay a wreath and lead the recitation of The Ode at the Shrine of Remembrance, as thousands of Victorians acknowledge a minute's silence to remember servicemen and women who lost their lives.
RSL state president David McLachlan said numbers attending the ceremony at the Shrine were expected to be down on past years with many schools having attended a special ceremony held yesterday.
Mr McLachlan said Remembrance Day was the second most poignant day for returned servicemen after Anzac Day.
www.theaustralian.news.com.au /story/0,20867,20738906-29277,00.html   (323 words)

  
 Remembrance Day - The day we remember.
The 11th of November was originally called Armistice Day, but was changed to Remembrance Day after World war II as a gesture to commemorate those who have died in all manner of war and conflict over the last century.
The Shrine of Remembrance, a memorial to the fallen in Melbourne, Australia, was even constructed such that sunlight shining through a particular window would hit the main centrepiece at precisely 11 AM on the 11th of November.
The tradition has alway been to observe a minutes in honour of those who died, a practice which is sadly falling by the wayside as time goes on.
www.aussieslang.com /features/remembrance-day.asp   (383 words)

  
 Shrine of St. Jude :: Military Outreach: Spiritual Care Packages
As the Christmas season approaches we often think of family and friends, especially those who are far away and cannot be with us during the holidays.
The Shrine is offering a special remembrance in honor of All Souls Day, Nov. 2.
The card includes remembrance in a Novena of Christmas Masses at the altar of St. Jude in St. Peter's, the Vatican.
shrineofsaintjude.com /mm5/military_promo.php   (554 words)

  
 Remembrance Day 2005 - Australian ceremonies
As Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday this year, the Shrine has planned a special Remembrance Day Service for Victoria’s school community.
Students and members of the public are invited to lay poppies in the Field of Poppies located near the Eternal Flame.
Large Flanders poppies may be ordered from the Shrine of Remembrance for $4 including postage.
www.dva.gov.au /commem/rememb/ceremony/national.htm   (406 words)

  
 Shrine Monthly Remembrance Service
THIS REMEMBRANCE SERVICE IS IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORIAN SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED OVERSEAS IN WORLD WAR 1, EITHER IN UNITS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES OR IN SHIPS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY.
THEIR NAMES ARE RECORDED FOR EVER IN THE BOOKS OF REMEMBRANCE DISPLAYED IN THE AMBULATORY OF THE SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE.
All served on the Western Front from 1916.
www.shrine.org.au /content.asp?document_id=1447   (171 words)

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