Anzac Cove Roadworks

Aliantha · 10-27-2008, 08:45 PM

Most people will have a basic knowledge of what happened at Gallipoli between Australian and New Zealand forces and the Turkish army, so it's not really surprising that the site has a high cultural and historic significance to most Australians and New Zealanders.

Recently, roadworks were conducted through the area which is now a national park, with the approval of the Australian government.

There is now a fuss going on because other works were carried out which have exhumed the remains of some ANZAC soldiers.

I understand that it's not a pleasant situation to have occured, and I'm sure all involved would have preferred not to have to deal with this issue, but I'm at a loss as to why the Australian government should have any say in where another country puts its roads, regardless of the significance of the site to Australian people.

Am I being heartless or do you think it's reasonable?

10-27-2008, 08:45 PM	#1
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Anzac Cove Roadworks Most people will have a basic knowledge of what happened at Gallipoli between Australian and New Zealand forces and the Turkish army, so it's not really surprising that the site has a high cultural and historic significance to most Australians and New Zealanders. Recently, roadworks were conducted through the area which is now a national park, with the approval of the Australian government. There is now a fuss going on because other works were carried out which have exhumed the remains of some ANZAC soldiers. I understand that it's not a pleasant situation to have occured, and I'm sure all involved would have preferred not to have to deal with this issue, but I'm at a loss as to why the Australian government should have any say in where another country puts its roads, regardless of the significance of the site to Australian people. Am I being heartless or do you think it's reasonable? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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