Desert Mounted Corps Memorial
Desert Mounted Corps Memorial
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Rochelle
Perth, Australia1,281 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
This memorial is a beautiful statue and walk to commemorate the desert mounted corps who along with their horses helped serve our country. It’s a very powerful place having views overlooking the last thing along of men and women saw of Australia.
It’s a nice spot to come and reflect on how lucky we are to live in Australia, there are plenty of seats around to just sit and think about the sacrifices made for us
It’s a nice spot to come and reflect on how lucky we are to live in Australia, there are plenty of seats around to just sit and think about the sacrifices made for us
Written 28 March 2021
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John T
370 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
The Desert Mounted Corps Memorial is a wonderous area to remind us of the sacrifice and resilience of the ANZACS during WW1. The bronze monument depicting the two horsemen and horses atop the marble plinth is so lifelike, and depicts their mateship and commitment.
We enjoyed seeing this beautiful vantage point, and seeing right out to the ships in harbour, similar to how the ships would have been taking our troops overseas.
What a magical spot.
We enjoyed seeing this beautiful vantage point, and seeing right out to the ships in harbour, similar to how the ships would have been taking our troops overseas.
What a magical spot.
Written 2 May 2021
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Jon G
Perth, Australia442 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
Of the 100,000 horses that left for WWI only one returned home. Wether it’s the charge of Beersheba or the work they did elsewhere they deserve this amazing monument.
Make sure you go to the Anzac Centre first to understand their story, then walk the stairs to the monument and enjoy the views.
It touched me, I hope it reaches to you also
Make sure you go to the Anzac Centre first to understand their story, then walk the stairs to the monument and enjoy the views.
It touched me, I hope it reaches to you also
Written 19 January 2021
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Lee S
Australia3,927 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The Desert Mounted Corps Memorial is in Albany WA if you are in Albany this is a must see in my opinion. This memorial is decorated to the Anzac, ( Australian & New Zealand troops ) who left Australia in WW 1 from Albany with their horses to fight in the Great War to end all wars & we all know how that ended up. The bronze statue of two troopers & horses is a magnificent statue, over 100 steps to reach it but well worth the effort and wonderful views over Albany. For less mobile people I think you can drive up the side road & have the driver drop you off & drive back down to the car park.
Written 29 April 2023
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Arthur V
Perth, Australia1,233 contributions
July 2022
The Memorial is builton a hill overlooking the Harbour and is a tribute to those that served in WW1 and who left for the Middle East from Albany.
It is extremely well put together and one of the horses is supposed to be Sandy, the only horse to be returned from the Middle East.
Well worth a visit.
It is extremely well put together and one of the horses is supposed to be Sandy, the only horse to be returned from the Middle East.
Well worth a visit.
Written 31 July 2022
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westy54
Sydney, Australia13,545 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The current very impressive bronze monument shows a mounted Australian Light-horseman defending a New Zealand Mounted Rifleman who is standing beside his wounded horse. The statue is said to be based on an incident in the charge at El Arish in 1917.
The approximately 3.6 metre tall bronze statue sits on a high granite plinth and is located near the top of Mount Clarence with fantastic views over the King George Sound. The monument is accessed by walking up a staircase from the main car park although there is disabled parking nearer to the monument.
The monument is a replica of the original monument that was erected and unveiled in Port Said in Egypt in 1932. Unfortunately during the Suez conflict in 1956, the original monument was destroyed following an attack by an Egyptian crowd. The fragments were eventually shipped back to Australia in 1960 where is was subsequently restored and unveiled in its new location in 1964.
The approximately 3.6 metre tall bronze statue sits on a high granite plinth and is located near the top of Mount Clarence with fantastic views over the King George Sound. The monument is accessed by walking up a staircase from the main car park although there is disabled parking nearer to the monument.
The monument is a replica of the original monument that was erected and unveiled in Port Said in Egypt in 1932. Unfortunately during the Suez conflict in 1956, the original monument was destroyed following an attack by an Egyptian crowd. The fragments were eventually shipped back to Australia in 1960 where is was subsequently restored and unveiled in its new location in 1964.
Written 30 July 2024
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jazzas
Perth, Australia12 contributions
Oct 2021
Very beautiful memorial and entrance. Loved reading the diary entries of the ANZACs on the walk to the top. Best to see just before sunset as the setting sun frames the statues when seen from the path. There is a viewing platform behind the memorial built on top of the granite tip of Mt Clarence with incredible views of Albany and surrounds.
Written 6 October 2021
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Geni7
Perth Western Australia264 contributions
Nov 2020
Albany has so much history with so many sites to visit but this one is a must. The detail in the monument is amazing and coupled with the history and the views it is well worth a visit. You need a car to get up there.
Written 18 December 2020
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Spanner007
Perth, Australia25 contributions
Jan 2020
We initially went here to look for a geocache, but got caught up in the stories of the Anzac while we walked up the steps..... The view from the top would be magnificent, except it started to rain and became foggy. Whatever the weather it is still worth a trip.
Written 9 January 2020
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deanwebb2016
Brisbane, Australia332 contributions
Apr 2022
Anzac Day 25/4/2022 - was one of the lucky ones to score a ticket to the Dawn service. This is held at the base of the Memorial monument. Very cold on the day (I'm assuming that's normal), so 3-4 layers plus a thick jacket is recommended. There's 100+ steps up to the Monument, but they allowed shuttle buses up a side road, so not sure if that's open on every other day of the year. There's also a lookout about 100 metres down from the car park on the left, which you can stop at, to take in the spectacular view and take a picture.
Written 2 May 2022
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