Plans for unknown soldier tomb sent back

From: The Press | Date: March 19, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Plans for a Tomb of the Unknown Warrior have been sent back to the drawing board after a protracted dispute over the original design.

Culture and Heritage Ministry chief executive Martin Matthews said yesterday that proceeding with the original plans would invite further controversy, which was not in the spirit of the project.

"The tomb must be a symbol of unity and national identity, not controversy ... it is time to move forward with the project as a mark of respect to those it honours."

The Returned Services Association, which has been asking for years for such a memorial, is ...

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