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26-August-2011 (Roger Johnson)
26-August-2011 (Roger Johnson)

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson / Russell Byers / Sandra Brown

The monument is a sandstone tapered obelisk on which rests an elevated marble alcove, supported by four columns and was originally erected to commemorate those from the district who served in World War One. The names of those who died in service or were killed in action are listed on marble rolls in the alcove. 

A plaque was added at a later date to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  A marble plaque was added in 2015 to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary. 

 

Location

Address:Cowper Street, Wallsend Park, Wallsend, 2287
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.904601
Long: 151.666791
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 24th May, 1919
Front Inscription

Our heroes who fought and fell in the Great War

1914 -1918 

In memory of

[ Names ]

Plaque : 

Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC 1915 - 2015

[ Names ]

Plaque :

A tribute of honour to sons and citizens of glorious memory

All for each and each for all twas thus they heard the Empire`s call for freedom home and motherland

Plaque :

Red Cross Contingent

They were also ready and their names liveth for evermore

Matron B. Lowrey 
Matron A. Cuthbertson   Sister I. E. Lovell
Sister L. Abell Royal Red Cross
Nurse E. Scott
                      

Left Side Inscription

[ Names ]

Plaque :

This monument was unveiled on the 24th May 1919 by the Hon. John Estell M.L.A.

Adam Cook                  Town Clerk
Thomas Abel Esq J.P.  Mayor
 

Back Inscription

[ Names ]

Plaque :

To those who paid the supreme sacrifice

1939 - 45 - Korea - Vietnam

 

Right Side Inscription

[ Names ]

Plaque :

Erected by public subscription 

In commemoration of service and sacrifice in the world`s greatest war 1914 - 1918

Source: MA,SKP,NRWM
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