War Memorial Drive is a connecting road in the

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n capital of

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. It starts from Bundeys Road near

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, 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

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History

The first section of the road, between Frome Road and Sir Edwin Smith Avenue, was opened in 1919. It was built by returned soldiers, with funding from Adelaide City Council, the Federal Government, and a donation from Lord Mayor Charles Glover. The second stage of the road, from King William Road to Montefiore Road was constructed in 1920.

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