The Voortrekker Memorial will be an imposing structure designed by the Pretoria architect, Mr. Gerard Moerdyk [Gerard Moerdijk]. Scenes representing Voortrekker episodes will be depicted on the walls in relief, executed by Mr. Anton Van Wouw. The exact form of the structure has not yet been settled, as the details will depend on the site selected.
So closely is the Voortrekker monument guarded, and such strict precautions are being taken to prevent anybody from entering or photographing it, that the public is beginning to weave a mystery round the huge edifice.
AFRIKAANS SUMMARY: Voorlopige aanduidings van die vorm wat die Voortrekkermonument sal aanneem, is vervat in 'n amptelike verklaring van die Sentrale Volksmonumentekomitee. Die ontwerp deur Gerard Moerdijk word beskryf as ...
AFRIKAANS SUMMARY: Indien duursame graniet vir die bou van die Voortrekkermonument gebruik gaan word, gaan die koste aansienlik meer wees as die aanvanklike £130,000. In ag genome die betekenis en waarde vir die Afrikanervolk, ...
