War Memorial Drive

The footpath along the southern fence of the University of Adelaide on War Memorial Drive.
War Memorial Drive is located in City of Adelaide
East end
East end
West end
West end
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TypeStreet
LocationAdelaide city centre
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LGA(s)City of Adelaide
Highway system

War Memorial Drive is a connecting road in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It starts from Bundeys Road near Princess Highway, runs in a western direction following the River Torrens, past the Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide University, Adelaide Oval and past Bonython Park into North Adelaide.[1] Along the road, there are numerous statues of significant Australians and war heroes. The drive was dedicated and named after the heroes and victims of World War I.[2][3]

History

The first section of the road, between Frome Road and Sir Edwin Smith Avenue, was opened in 1919.[4] It was built by returned soldiers, with funding from Adelaide City Council, the Federal Government, and a donation from Lord Mayor Charles Glover. The second stage of the road, from King William Road to Montefiore Road was constructed in 1920.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Adelaide and surrounds street directory 2021 (59th ed.). Ultimo, N.S.W. 2020. ISBN 978-0731932412.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ↑ "War Memorial Drive". Monument Australia. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "Adelaide War Memorial Drive, SA". Places of Pride. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE. Official opening". The Express and Telegraph. South Australia: National Library of Australia. 30 October 1919. p. 1. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  5. ↑ Adelaide Parks Lands Preservation Association. "Angas Gardens". Adelaide City Explorer. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
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