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1920s (Australian War Memorial : H17838A)
1920s (Australian War Memorial : H17838A)

Photographs supplied by Peter F Williams / Sandra Brown / Roger Johnson

The cenotaph commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. 

It was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One, and lists their  names. 

It was rededicated on the 26th of October 2007 to commemorate all personnel in all conflicts.

The gun,which was originally part of the war memorial enclosure, has been moved to an adjacent position and is now a separate memorial.

On the 11th November 2018, a new plaque was added containing the names of 762 men from the Lithgow district who served in World War One. 

Location

Address:Main Street, Queen Elizabeth Park, Lithgow, 2790
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.483001
Long: 150.151558
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Designer:D. B. Acton (Lithgow, NSW)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 13th October, 1918
Front Inscription

For God, King and Country

Our heroes in 

Gallipoli
[ Names ]

Egypt
[ Name ]

France
[ Names ]

Far away from all who love them in a hero`s grave they lie.

Erected by women and children of Lithgow

In honor of Lithgow`s fallen heroes 
Worlds War 1914 to 1919

Plaque :

In memory of the fallen

World War II  
Korea  
Malaya  
Vietnam

Plaque :

In memory of Korea

1950 - 1956

 

Left Side Inscription

For God, King and Country

Our heroes in 

France

[ Names ]

Far away from all who love them in a hero`s grave they lie.

Back Inscription

For God, King and Country

Our heroes in 

France

[ Names ]

Far away from all who love them in a hero`s grave they lie.

Right Side Inscription

Plaque :

Lithgow City R.S.L. Sub-Branch wishes to express our appreciation & gratitude to the following :-

Lithgow City Council  
Delta Electricity  
Lithgow Workmen`s Club  
Quota International of Lithgow  
Lithgow Legacy Widows

For the donations to the restoration of this memorial this 26th day of October 2007

Plaque :

Lithgow City R.S.L. Sub-Branch wishes to extend our appreciation & gratitude to the Lithgow City Council & staff for all your  assistance this 26th day of October 2007

Plaque :

This Cenotaph was rededicated by Reverend Howard Knowles on the 26th day of October 2007

In memory of all personnel in all conflicts

 

Source: MA,SKP,NRWM
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