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18-May-2022 [Henry Moulds]
18-May-2022 [Henry Moulds]

Photographs supplied by Ann Goodall / Henry Moulds
The War Memorial is a sandstone sculpture and mosaic which commemorates those from the District who served in conflicts since World War Two,

The memorial is a large stone sculpture consisting of six sandstone columns in a hexagonal formation. They are joined at the top by sandstone 'beams', creating an open-topped structure. On the side of the pathway leading to the memorial are two bronze plaques detailing the dedication and unveiling of the memorial. Set into the floor inside the monument is a circular mosaic made of tiles and stone. The tiles around the edge of the circle bear an inscription. On the sides of the columns facing towards the circle are several bronze plaques dedicated to various areas of conflict where Australians have served.

Location

Address:Hill & Derby Streets, War Memorial Park, Walcha, 2354
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.981321
Long: 151.593809
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Designer:James Rogers & Stephen King with sculptor Michael Purdy
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 25th April, 2019
Front Inscription

Mosaic :

Commemorating Walcha District personnel who have served in regions of armed conflict in the defence of freedom

Plaque on columns :

Plaque :
In memory of Korea
1950 - 1956

Plaque :
Vietnam War
1965 - 1973
Lest We Forget

Plaque :
Gulf War
1990 - 1991
Lest We Forget

Plaque :
Afghanistan
2001-
Lest We Forget

Plaque :
Iraq War
2003 - 2009
Lest We Forget

Plaque :
East Timor
2006 - 2013
Lest We Forget

Inscription in Proximity

Plaque :

This memorial monument was erected by the Walcha Sub-Branch of the Returned Services League acknowledging the generosity of the citizens of Walcha, Walcha Council and the NSW Government.

It was designed by Walcha sculptors James Rogers and Stephen King with sculptor Michael Purdy and the Walcha Council assisting with construction.

Commemorating all Walcha District personnel who have served in regions of armed conflict in the defence of freedom.

Lest We Forget

Plaque :

Unveiled and dedicated by Mr Kevin Anderson MP

25th April 2019

Source: MA,NRWM
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au