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top. The High Commission of 7Civic Square city’s main shopping area.
Papua New Guinea on Forster Civic Centre. @ many routes. The central Civic Square, as
Crescent is built as a Spirit envisaged by Walter Burley
House, with carved totem poles The commercial heart of Griffin in his original city
outside; the Mexican Embassy Canberra is the Civic Centre, plan, is a common meeting
on Perth Avenue boasts a on the north side of Lake place and relaxing area.
massive replica of the Aztec Burley Griffin close to the It is dominated by the
Sun Stone. northwest corner of the graceful bronze statue of
Just across Adelaide Avenue Parliamentary Triangle (see Ethos, by Australian sculptor
is The Lodge, the official pp198–9). It is the centre of Tom Bass, located at the
residence of the Australian many administrative, legal entrance of the ACT
prime minister and his family. and local government Legislative Assembly. In
functions in Canberra, the adjacent Petrie Plaza
6National Gallery as well as having the is a traditional carousel,
of Australia highest concentration of Ethos statue, a much-loved landmark
offices and private sector
among the citizens
S S See pp206–7.ee pp206–7.ee pp206–7 businesses. It is also the Civic Square of Canberra.
VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Hall of Memory Practical Information
Adorning the golden Treloar Crescent, Campbell.
dome is one of the world’s Tel (02) 6243 4211.
largest mosaics, built in ∑ awm.gov.au
part by war widows.
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Transport
@ 10, 81, 910, 981.

Anzac Hall

Stained-glass Windows
The figures on these windows
represent the personal, social
and fighting skills of all
Australians during wartime.

. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Beneath this red marble slab is buried an
unknown Australian soldier who died during
World War I. He symbolizes all Australians who
have been killed while serving their country.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp482–97 and pp504–35