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National War Memorial
Gummer and Ford's winning design.
The Carillon under construction.
The dedication of the National War Memorial, Anzac Day 1932.
'Thousands watched the ceremony from every vantage point' - Anzac Day 1932.
The carillon bells and clavier set up in the foundry
for testing.
Photograph from Gillett & Johnston, Croydon.
Inspecting one of the bells.
'Peace" (Rangimarie) - with a diameter of 3 metres and a weight of 12.25 tonnes, this is the largest bell in the Carillon.
Looking through the entrance gates towards the sanctuary.
The focal point of the Hall of Memories is this bronze sculpture by Lyndon Smith of Auckland.
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