South African (Boer) War MemorialPrint Page 
The monument was erected by public subscription to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in the South African (Boer) War.
A meeting of the gentlemen who have in hand the selection of a suitable memorial for the south-eastern soldiers who fell in the Boer war was held tonight. Mr Howland presided. Several designs of monuments were received, and the meeting selected one sent in by Mr. J. T. Topham of this town. It will be about 20 ft. high. The base, 9 ft. in diameter at the ground, will be of red dolomite and the shaft of granite, with marble slabs inlaid to receive inscriptions It is estimated to cost £140 to £160.
The Register (Adelaide), 16th May 1904
Location
| Address: | Bay Road & Lake Terrace, Mount Gambier, 5290 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.838444 Long: 140.775589 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Boer |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 11-October-1899 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 31-May-1902 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 13th June, 1906 |
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| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | Mr. J. T. Topham |
South African War Memorial
Erected by the public
To the memory of the Mount Gambier soldiers who fell in the South African War 1899 - 1902.
Lieutenant J. W. Powell
Killed at Hopkirks Farm Feb 12th 1900.
Regt Sergt Major J. McGillivary
Killed at Vankollensfontein July 21st 1901.
Trooper A. T. Palmer
Died at Pretoria March 10th 1901.
Trooper A. J. Bennier
Killed at Cornelis River Bridge May 27th 1901.
Trooper W. R. Ewens
Killed at Reitz June 6th 1901.
Trooper F. W. Hirth
Died at Kroonstadt Feb 27th 1902.
Unveiled by Lieut Col F. H. Howland June 13 1906.
Foundation stone laid by His Worship the Mayor Dr C C MacDonald
Dec 14th 1904
