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Armistice Day, Martin Place Sydney, 1937

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Unique IDA-01141990SeriesPercy James Bryant Photograph CollectionDate11th November 1937Date qualifierexactFormatPhotograph - NegativeDescriptionElevated view north west from General Post Office (1 Martin Place, Sydney) on Armistice Day, 1937. Nearly 15,000 people gathered at Martin Place near the Cenotaph to honour the fallen and give thanks for the sacrifices made during World War I. On left hand side is the Cenotaph, surrounded by wreaths and bouquets of flowers, and guarded by members of the armed services. In centre are a flagpole with the Australian flag at half-mast, ranks of sailors and soldiers, and large groups of spectators on the steps of the General Post Office (foreground) and under hoardings in front of Challis House, 4 Martin Place (background), then under reconstruction.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: Percy James BryantGeographic location^[1]

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Colour depthGrayscaleDimensions (free text)127 Film - 3 x 4 cmImage aspectPortrait

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Street number4Street nameMartinStreet typePlaceSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access noteWhen using this image please acknowledge the photographer, and that it is provided courtesy of the City of Sydney Archives.

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Authenticity & integrityThis series was donated. The donor provided information to the City Archives when this collection was acquired. It has formed the basis of the descriptive information added by volunteers and City of Sydney staff.

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CollectionMartin PlacePercy James Bryant Photograph CollectionRemembrance DayBoxCSA118900

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Armistice Day, Martin Place Sydney, 1937