{"id":1793,"date":"2020-05-01T19:44:51","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T05:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/?page_id=1793"},"modified":"2020-05-06T23:03:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T09:03:14","slug":"shrine-introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/shrine-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Shrine introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”282″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/BPA-Info”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][heading]The Shrine of Remembrance[\/heading][vc_column_text]\n
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The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria\u2019s memorial to the men and women who fought in World War One.<\/p>\n

In 1922 a competition was held for a non-utilitarian memorial to be funded by public subscription.<\/p>\n

A panel chaired by Sir John Monash chose the entry by Melbourne Architects Philip Hudson, James Wardrop and Kingsley Ussher in 1923. Building commenced in 1927 and employed many ex-servicemen as Great Depression sustenance labourers. The cost was \u00a3235,000.<\/p>\n

The Shrine was dedicated by a son of King George V, the Duke of Gloucester, on Armistice (Remembrance) Day, 11th November 1934.<\/p>\n

The Shrine became the place for the Anzac Day Dawn Service and from 1936, the termination point of Anzac Day Marches.<\/p>\n

Reference: Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Remembering Melbourne 1850-1960. (2016)<\/em><\/p>\n

The images below show the Shrine as it appears in 2017.
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 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”611″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”25″][vc_column_text]Avenue from St Kilda Road to the main entrance of the Shrine. The Avenue is used for the Anzac day parade each year.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”579″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”25″][vc_column_text]\n

First set of steps in the forecourt leading to the main entrance of the Shrine.<\/p>\n

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Eternal flame in the forecourt of the Shrine. It is on the same level as the first set of steps.<\/p>\n

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Continuously burning Eternal flame in the forecourt of the Shrine.<\/p>\n

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The Shrine is located in a significant area of manicured lawns.<\/p>\n

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A foundation stone laid during the construction of the Shrine.<\/p>\n

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The main entrance to the Shrine features an imposing facade.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”594″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”25″][vc_column_text]\n

The north facing side of the Shrine<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

The north facing side of the Shrine features the following inscription:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”1317″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”596″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”25″][vc_column_text]\n

Dedication stone for the Shrine laid in 1934.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”598″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”25″][vc_column_text]\n

More of the lawns surrounding the Shrine.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”600″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”25″][vc_column_text]\n

The Eastern side of the Shrine<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Eastern side of the Shrine features the following inscription:[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”1319″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”766″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/poppies\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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