War Memorial Drive
Road in Adelaide, South Australia
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War Memorial Drive is a connecting road in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It starts from Bundeys Road near Princes 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]
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| The footpath along the southern fence of the University of Adelaide on War Memorial Drive. | |
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| Type | Street |
| Location | Adelaide city centre |
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| LGA(s) | City of Adelaide |
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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]
