Sydney Cenotaph the London Cenotaph at Whitehall, 'the glorious dead'). On the south face are the words: "LEST WE FORGET". The Cenotaph and flagpoles is narrowly enclosed by a low fence of metal bollards linked by a metal chain. A white poplar tree was planted several metres from either end of the Cenotaph during the 1970s. As at 20 July 2009, Excellent physical condition. Minor modifications Bollards and chains around cenotaph apparently added by Sydney City Council in 1950s. Populus alba were planted on the axis of the Cenotaph at eastern and western ends 1970s. The model for the soldier was Private
Sydney Cenotaph the sacrifices made by all who served. Sydney Cenotaph The Sydney Cenotaph is a heritage-listed monument located in Martin Place, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Bertram Mackennal and built from 1927 to 1929 by Dorman Long & Co. It is also known as Martin Place Memorial and The Cenotaph. It is one of the oldest World War I monuments in central Sydney. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 11 November 2009. The cenotaph takes the form