Shrine Of Remembrance Essay

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The Shrine of Remembrance has a great historical significance in Victoria as it initially was the largest memorial Australia, until the Australian war Memorial was built in 1941. It is an embodiment of the devastating effect of the wars on the entire nation of Australia, which suffered the huge loss of lives in the country. The Shrine honours the service men and women as well as peace keepers from 1939 to the present day as it remains one of the many commemorative sites built following the war. Inside the site are commemorative forecourt, trees, statues, and memorials, all of which are a tribute to those who made sacrifices in the war effort. With all the items in the Shrine Reserve, the site is of archaeological significance as it contains

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