Anzac Parade, Sydney
Anzac Parade is a major road in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia which travels south-east from the CBD, named in memory of members of the First Australian Imperial Force (later to become known as Anzacs) who marched down the street from their barracks (now a heritage listed part of the University of New South Wales) to Sydney Harbour, where they were transported to Europe during World War I.
Anzac Parade New South Wales | |
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| Bunnerong Road ,Kingsford | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Road |
| Length | 13.5 km (8.4 mi) |
| Opened | 1917 |
| Gazetted | August 1928 |
| Former route number | State Route 70 (1974–2004) |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Flinders Street Moore Park, Sydney |
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| South end | No through road La Perouse, Sydney |
| Location(s) | |
| Major suburbs | Kensington, Kingsford, Maroubra, Matraville, Malabar, Chifley, Little Bay |
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