Carnamah War MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates those from the District who died in service or were killed in action in both World Wars. It was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
The Memorial was erected by public subscription at a cost of £200 and unveiled by the Chief Secretary , Mr J.L.Drew M.L.C on the 25th April 1929. Mr Drew stated in his address that Carnamah had played a creditable part in the war sending 24 men out its small population. After the unveiling ceremony, Lieutenant Cliff Sadlier VC told the crowd he had come to Carnamah because he wanted to say a few words about Anzac Day. He said the word 'Anzac' was unknown prior to 1915 but it was now sacred to the memory of all Australians.
Geraldton Guardian and Express, 1st May 1929.
Location
Address: | Macpherson & Yarra Streets, Carnamah, 6517 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.689132 Long: 115.884324 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | Returned Soldiers Monumental Co (Karrakatta, WA) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 25th April, 1929 |
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In honour of those from this District who fell in the Great War
1914 - 1918
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1939 - 1945
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Their name liveth for evermore
Erected by public subscription