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- Title
- War Memorial, Symonds Street, Auckland Central, 1963
- Content partner
- Auckland Libraries
- Collection
- Kura Heritage Collections Online
- Description
New Zealand Wars memorial at the corner of Wakefield Street and Symonds Street. The memorial, unveiled in 1920, was dedicated as follows: 'In memory of the brave men belonging to the imperial and colonial forces and the friendly Maoris who gave their lives for their country during the New Zealand Wars, 1845-1872.' The statue is that of ‘Zealandia'. The memorial has attracted considerable controversy in recent years.
- Format
- Image
- Date created
- 1963
- Creator
- Arrowsmith, Donald, 1908-1986
- URL
- https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/120876
- Related subjects
- Cars / War memorials - Auckland / Symonds Street (Auckland) / Wakefield Street (Auckland) / New Zealand - History - New Zealand Wars, 1860-1872 / New Zealand - History - New Zealand Wars, 1843-1847
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