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War Memorial Drive

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War Memorial Drive is a connecting road in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It starts from Bundeys Road near Princess 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. 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.

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War Memorial Drive, Adelaide North Adelaide

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War Memorial Drive

War Memorial Drive
5006 Adelaide, North Adelaide
South Australia, Australia
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