Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia
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S 33° 52.264 E 151° 12.707
56H E 334602 N 6250700
The Archibald fountain commemorates the World War One association between Australia and France.
Waymark Code: WM16HN
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/01/2007
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The Archibald Fountain, widely regarded as the finest public fountain in Australia, was unveiled on the 14th March 1932 by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Samuel Walder and commemorates the WWI association between Australia and France. It was the bequest of J.F. Archibald, owner and editor of The Bulletin magazine.
Inscription:
"This fountain is a gift of the late J.F. Archibald to his fellow countryman and is intended in terms of his will to commemorate the association of Australia and France in the Great War 1914 - 1918. It was erected in 1932 and is the work of Francois Sicard, Sculptor, Paris."
The fountain depicts a bronze Apollo surrounded by Diana, Theasus slaying the minotaur and other mythical figures.
The fountain is situated at the north end of Hyde Park opposite the ANZAC Memorial.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 03/14/1932
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Municipality of Sydney with private bequest
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
North End, Hyde Park
Sydney, NSW Australia
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