The statue of King Leonidas of Sparta, Brunswick, Australia
Designer: Petros Georgariou (Greece The statue of King Leonidas was commissioned by the City of Brunswick to celebrate the Memorandum of Understanding between Sparta and Brunswick. The statue which cost $30,000 has been the subject of local controversy. For many years Brunswick was known as the suburb of Spartans. An influx of migrants from the Laconian region of Greece, including its capital Sparta, moved in during the 1950s and 1960s and gave the suburb some of its best bakeries, cafes and shops. The new residents formed a social organisation called the Pallaconian Brotherhood. Front Inscription "Leonidas" King of ancient Sparta died at the Battle of Thermopylae 480BC (Greek spelling) Left Side Inscription This memorial was erected by Moreland City Council and the Pallaconian Brotherhood in memory of all those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom and democracy. It symbolizes the enduring friendship between the people of Greece